The Dinosaur's Diary

<p>All fans of Julia Donaldson's should read the enchanting tale of <i>The Dinosaur's Diary.</i><br><br>Surviving and finding a safe place to lay her eggs is difficult for Hypsilophodon with dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus Rex around. When she falls into a mysterious pool and finds herself on a modern farm there are still problems. Finally she finds a safe place to hatch her babies, but how can she keep thirteen baby dinosaurs safe and secret? When the farmer catches one - Hector - and plans to take him to the vet, it's up to Hypsilophodon and her fiesty daughter, Henrietta, to get him back. After a daring rescue, Hypsilophodon takes all her youngsters back through the mysterious pool to her own world.<br><br>***A perfect read-aloud book for children age 7+***<br><br>***Julia Donaldson is one of today's most loved children's book authors***<br><br>Julia Donaldson has a fast-growing reputation as a children's writer. She won the Smarties Prize and the Blue Peter Award for <i>The Gruffalo</i>, illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Since then, Julie and Axel have collaborated on a number of highly successful and award-winning picture books, including <i>The Gruffalo's Child</i> and <i>Room on the Broom</i>. Julia lives in Glasgow.<br><br>'Donaldson's flair for a good story extends way up the age-scale' <i>The Times</i><br>'canters along, full of fun and energy' <i>The Scotsman</i><br><br>Visit www.juliadonaldson.co.uk for</p> <p>All fans of Julia Donaldson's should read the enchanting tale of <i>The Dinosaur's Diary.</i><br><br>Surviving and finding a safe place to lay her eggs is difficult for Hypsilophodon with dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus Rex around. When she falls into a mysterious pool and finds herself on a modern farm there are still problems. Finally she finds a safe place to hatch her babies, but how can she keep thirteen baby dinosaurs safe and secret? When the farmer catches one - Hector - and plans to take him to the vet, it's up to Hypsilophodon and her fiesty daughter, Henrietta, to get him back. After a daring rescue, Hypsilophodon takes all her youngsters back through the mysterious pool to her own world.<br><br>***A perfect read-aloud book for children age 7+***<br><br>***Julia Donaldson is one of today's most loved children's book authors***<br><br>Julia Donaldson has a fast-growing reputation as a children's writer. She won the Smarties Prize and the Blue Peter Award for <i>The Gruffalo</i>, illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Since then, Julie and Axel have collaborated on a number of highly successful and award-winning picture books, including <i>The Gruffalo's Child</i> and <i>Room on the Broom</i>. Julia lives in Glasgow.<br><br>'Donaldson's flair for a good story extends way up the age-scale' <i>The Times</i><br>'canters along, full of fun and energy' <i>The Scotsman</i><br><br>Visit www.juliadonaldson.co.uk for</p>