The Girl and the Dinosaur -- Hollie Hughes

This evocative, beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates one girl's limitless imagination, perfect for fans of the Fan Brothers.

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.

Author: Hollie Hughes
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 01/14/2020
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 12.10h x 9.60w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781547603220
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 10/01/2019
Booklist 11/01/2019 pg. 55
School Library Journal 12/01/2019 pg. 69
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2020
Foreword 12/26/2019

About the Author

Hollie Hughes finds much of her work taking place in schools--both as a visiting author, and as a literacy consultant. Previously a youth worker and higher education lecturer, she also runs writing workshops for children and adults. She lives in the United Kingdom with her family.
www.holliehughes.com
@holliejhughes (Twitter)

Sarah Massini studied graphic design and worked in corporate design and children's book design before settling down to pursue her life-long dream of illustrating books. She is also the illustrator of Kiss It Better by Smriti Prasadam-Halls. She lives in Sussex with her husband Peter, her son Mathew, and her mad terrier Tess.
@sarah_massini (Instagram)
@sarahmassini (Twitter)