What’s the book about?
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?
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, from bestselling children’s author Ashleigh Barton with illustrations by Blithe Fielden.
Recommended for:
Ages 3+.
Three reasons to read it:
- Dinosaur in My Pocket delivers an important message about sticky fingers, the consequences of stealing, guilt and admitting when you’ve done the wrong thing.
- The picture book is told in a humorous yet cautionary way, allowing kids to fully grasp the storyline with ease.
- The plotline focuses on growing guilt in the form of a dinosaur, and how that can, in turn, make one feel small. It’s engaging storytelling, paired with vividly captivating illustrations by Fielden that show off each character’s emotions. Whether read aloud at bedtime or enjoyed independently, Dinosaur in My Pocket is sure to become a favourite for young readers.
Buy a copy of Dinosaur in My Pocket here.
About the authors:
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.
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.
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