What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night

Name: What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780316559812
Price: 19.99 NZD
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A Very Messy Adventure

By Susan Tuma and Refe Tuma

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Summary

What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night by Susan and Refe Tuma is a delightful children's book that captures the whimsical chaos caused by toy dinosaurs that come to life after everyone has gone to bed. Through a series of imaginative photographs, it reveals the mischievous antics and adventures of these dinosaurs, sparking laughter and unleashing creativity. Perfect for young readers, it's a playful exploration of the endless possibilities of imagination.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you love stories that spark imagination and creativity. It's perfect for those enchanted by the whimsy of dinosaurs having playful nighttime adventures. Children and parents alike will find joy in the vibrant and amusing scenarios captured, making bedtime a delightful experience.

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Description

From the creative parents who brought the world the web sensation "Dinovember" comes photographic proof of what toys get up to when the rest of the house is asleep. Now in paperback.

You might have noticed weird things happening in your house. Unexplainable messes. Food all over the kitchen floor. Who could the culprits be? Dinosaurs! Boasting bright and hilarious photographs, along with a story written from the point of view of an older, wiser sibling, Refe and Susan Tuma's picture book documents a very messy adventure that shows just what the dinosaurs did last night.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night is praised for its creativity and humour, capturing children's imaginations with vibrant, whimsical photographs of toy dinosaurs in mischievous scenarios. Recognised as a Bank Street College Distinguished Children's Book and nominated for the Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award, it combines excellent compositions with engaging, hyperbolic narration. The book has been described as a delightful source of messy fun that inspires children and parents to join in the raucous play with dinosaurs.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316559812

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Refe Tuma Susan Tuma

About the Author

Refe and Susan Tuma began photographing their dinosaurs' adventures in 2012, creating Dinovember-the month when plastic dinosaurs come to life-and igniting the imagination of children young and old across the word. They live in Kansas City, Missouri, with their four children, Boris the dog, and, of course, the dinosaurs. They are the authors of the bestselling and award-winning What the Dinosaurs Did picture-book series. For more information and fun activities, they invite you to visit them online at dinovember.com.

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