Some Dinosaurs Are Small
An opposites picture book for little ones aged 3+ learning about size, filled with read-aloud fun
Will be published approx. on 6. January 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-4063-9420-7 (ISBN)
Description
A book about opposites: big and small, fast and slow, carnivore and herbivore.
Some dinosaurs are small, and some dinosaurs are BIG. Some dinosaurs have tiny teeth for munching leaves, and some dinosaurs have pointy teeth for munching ... OTHER dinosaurs! UH-OH. Some dinosaurs need to RUN!
In pure pantomime spirit, children will want to cry out, "He's behind you!" in this bright, bold and thrilling picture book from one of the most acclaimed contemporary children's book makers, Charlotte Voake.
Some dinosaurs are small, and some dinosaurs are BIG. Some dinosaurs have tiny teeth for munching leaves, and some dinosaurs have pointy teeth for munching ... OTHER dinosaurs! UH-OH. Some dinosaurs need to RUN!
In pure pantomime spirit, children will want to cry out, "He's behind you!" in this bright, bold and thrilling picture book from one of the most acclaimed contemporary children's book makers, Charlotte Voake.
Reviews / Votes
Charlotte Voake's loose, inky line, earth colours and few well-chosen words conjure up dinosaurs and vegetation in a book that teaches opposites, involves children in the action, shows how to triumph over bullies and celebrates the powerful protection of mothers. * Watch Out For, The Sunday Times * As usual, Voake's illustrations are simple but sublime; with just a few strokes of her brush she creates large, fearsome creatures which defy the size of the page, and a lush, otherworldly forest in which to set the scene. * The School Librarian *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 5 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 265 mm
Width: 217 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
174 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4063-9420-7 (9781406394207)
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Persons
Charlotte Voake is the author-illustrator of Ginger, shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal, Ginger Finds a Home and Hello Twins, which was awarded one of the 2006 New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Books. She is also the illustrator of Steve Voake's Insect Detectives and Vivian French's Caterpillar, Caterpillar. Charlotte lives in Surrey.