By My Side
Published on 29. January 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-4083-6725-4 (ISBN)
Description
A reassuring and beautifully illustrated celebration of the unbreakable parent-child bond. Written by Hollie Hughes, author of The Girl and the Dinosaur, with artwork from award-winning illustrator, Ben Mantle.
As a little girl and her mum discover some dinosaur footprints on the beach - one set small, one set large - they wonder who they could have belonged to . . .
"Come, Little Dino, the world is so wide.
The safe place for you, is here by my side . . ."
Little Dino loves exploring the wide world with Mama, but when they get separated by a storm, can he be brave and find the way back to her side? Perhaps the kindness of others, and some clues in the sand, will help to lead Little Dino home . . .
Inspired by real dinosaur footprints on the Isle of Skye in Scotland!
As a little girl and her mum discover some dinosaur footprints on the beach - one set small, one set large - they wonder who they could have belonged to . . .
"Come, Little Dino, the world is so wide.
The safe place for you, is here by my side . . ."
Little Dino loves exploring the wide world with Mama, but when they get separated by a storm, can he be brave and find the way back to her side? Perhaps the kindness of others, and some clues in the sand, will help to lead Little Dino home . . .
Inspired by real dinosaur footprints on the Isle of Skye in Scotland!
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 years
Dimensions
Height: 294 mm
Width: 241 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
230 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4083-6725-4 (9781408367254)
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Hollie Hughes (Author)
Hollie Hughes is best known as the author of many much-loved picture books for young children, including the bestselling, award-winning The Girl and the Dinosaur, illustrated by Sarah Massini. When not scribbling away on picture book texts, she occasionally writes stories, poems and plays for older children and grown-ups too.
Previously a youth worker and higher education lecturer, much of her work now takes place in schools - both as a visiting author, and as a literacy consultant. She also runs writing workshops for children and adults, and regularly takes part in literary festivals and events.
Ben Mantle (Illustrator)
Ben Mantle is the illustrator of Shane Hegarty's Boot, shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award. His picture book The Best Birthday Present Ever won the Dundee Picture Book Award and he has illustrated a number of iconic fiction covers such as Piers Torday's The Lost Magician and Jenny McLachlan's The Land of Roar. Ben studied Animation at the Surrey Institute of Art & Design before working as an animator. Since 2008, Ben has been working as a children's book illustrator and also produces screen prints and digital artwork to exhibit. Ben lives in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.
Hollie Hughes is best known as the author of many much-loved picture books for young children, including the bestselling, award-winning The Girl and the Dinosaur, illustrated by Sarah Massini. When not scribbling away on picture book texts, she occasionally writes stories, poems and plays for older children and grown-ups too.
Previously a youth worker and higher education lecturer, much of her work now takes place in schools - both as a visiting author, and as a literacy consultant. She also runs writing workshops for children and adults, and regularly takes part in literary festivals and events.
Ben Mantle (Illustrator)
Ben Mantle is the illustrator of Shane Hegarty's Boot, shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award. His picture book The Best Birthday Present Ever won the Dundee Picture Book Award and he has illustrated a number of iconic fiction covers such as Piers Torday's The Lost Magician and Jenny McLachlan's The Land of Roar. Ben studied Animation at the Surrey Institute of Art & Design before working as an animator. Since 2008, Ben has been working as a children's book illustrator and also produces screen prints and digital artwork to exhibit. Ben lives in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.