Dinosaur in My Pocket

Publisher details

Authors
Ashleigh Barton, Blithe Fielden
Publisher
Hachette
Genre
Fiction
Released
27 March, 2024
ISBN
9780734422668

Dinosaur in My Pocket

Synopsis

James loves two things more than anything in the world: dinosaurs and miniatures, but what happens when he takes a dinosaur that isn't his? A warm-hearted cautionary tale for sticky fingers everywhere, from bestselling children's author Ashleigh Barton with illustrations by Blithe Fielden.

James loves two things more than anything in the world: dinosaurs and miniatures. So when his class goes on an excursion to a museum and James finds a miniature dinosaur in the gift shop, he can't help himself: he steals the dinosaur. But as the day continues, James's guilt grows. And so does the dinosaur!

The only thing that can cure James's guilt - and shrink the dinosaur back to its proper size - is doing the right thing.

A warm-hearted cautionary tale for sticky fingers everywhere.

Reviews

3 Reasons Why You Should Read Dinosaur in My Pocket by Ashleigh Barton and Blithe Fielden

Review | Our Review

10 April 2024

3 Reasons Why You Should Read Dinosaur in My Pocket by Ashleigh Barton and Blithe Fielden

Ashleigh Barton
About the author

Ashleigh Barton

Ashleigh Barton is a children's author and copywriter. Before writing full time, she pursued her love of books (children's books especially) by working in some of Australia's biggest publishing houses, running marketing and publicity campaigns for globally renowned authors and illustrators. Ashleigh has previously published five successful and highly acclaimed picture books and a junior fiction series. She lives in Sydney with her husband, three children and their dog.

Books by Ashleigh Barton

Blithe Fielden
About the author

Blithe Fielden

Blithe Fielden is an illustrator from the UK but now based in Brisbane. Blithe loves to create playful, colourful and happy illustrations, depicting the world through the eyes of children. Since graduating from Leeds Arts University with a BA (Hons) in Illustration, Blithe has showcased her illustrations to a range of audiences.

Books by Blithe Fielden

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