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The Girl and the Dinosaur

by Hollie Hughes

A seaside discovery becomes a shared adventure

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A seaside discovery becomes a shared adventure

On a beach in a seaside town, Marianne uncovers a dinosaur skeleton and wishes for it to come alive. The wish turns her find into a companion for adventures shaped by imagination. Framed as a rhyming picture book, the story brings together buried treasure, dinosaurs and make-believe, with the seaside setting anchoring its fantastical premise. The description presents the dinosaur’s awakening as part of Marianne’s imagined world, without spelling out the adventures that follow.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • For children ages 4–8 who enjoy dinosaurs and adventure.
  • A possible choice for families seeking a rhyming picture book to read aloud.
  • For young readers who like imaginary worlds and fantastical creatures.

Themes

Imagination and make-believeAdventureDinosaursDiscovery

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Book overview

This rhyming, beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates a girl's special adventure with a dinosaur

The silver foil cover makes this a perfect gift!

Anything is possible and nothing's as it seems . . .

In a town by the seaside, Marianne is often seen digging for buried treasure on the beach. One day, she finds the most wonderful treasure of all--a dinosaur skeleton!

That night, Marianne makes a wish upon a star that her dinosaur will come to life. She wishes it with all her heart--and it comes true. Together, Marianne's adventures with her new friend are limited only by their imagination.

This enchanting picture book will take you on a magical journey far beyond the page.

Perfect for fans of:
- dinosaurs and adventure
- imaginary worlds and fantastical creatures
- easy rhyming read-aloud for story-times
- special books for birthday and holiday gifts

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