By Andy Day (author) , Steven Lenton (illustrator) Part of the Dino Dad series
"A roar-somely satisfying mash-up of family adventure, funny fiction and anthropomorphic dinosaur antics"
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May 2024 Debut of the Month
Voiced by the effervescent Ruby Roo, Dino Dad — the children’s fiction debut by CBeebies star Andy Day — sets up a new series in entertaining style. Enhanced by animated, characterful illustrations by the ever-brilliant Steven Lenton, it’s a riot of family-centred adventure accompanied by dinosaur facts and page-turning energy.
Ruby (“I’m six-and-a-little-bit years old, and I have long, wavy blonde hair. I love outdoor adventures, solving problems and learning new things”) comes from a long line of dinosaur experts. Not only does her dad own a “VERY popular local dinosaur museum, full of fossils and models of amazing prehistoric creatures that people come from all over the world to visit”, but her great-great-GREAT-grandad named the first-ever dinosaur to be discovered.
But, as our heroine discovers on one typically chaotic Saturday when her little sister Indie vanishes, Ruby and her dad are, in fact, “POOPAs”, AKA Protectors of our Prehistoric Allies, and that’s not even the half of it! After journeying to find Indie on a special island on which dinosaurs still exist, Ruby finds out she and her dad can actually transform into dinosaurs.
Cue all manner of mayhem and anthropomorphic dinosaur antics, with a satisfying “home in time for tea” ending that’ll leave fans of funny adventure fiction hungry for the next book in the series.
A fantastic new magical dino-tastic adventure series from CBeebies superstar Andy Day, paired with illustration powerhouse Steven Lenton!
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What if YOUR dad could change into a dinosaur?
Hi, I'm Ruby! And I've got a big secret . . . everyone thinks my dad is an amazing dinosaur expert at our local museum. And he totally is! But he's also . . . a POOPA! And so am I!
What's a POOPA? Well, it means he's a Protector Of Our Prehistoric Allies.
When me and Dad touch his special, magic ammonite shell, we travel to an incredible island, full of dinosaurs who live just like us humans do. And when we go there, we turn into dinosaurs too! We have so many amazing adventures . . . and I can't wait for you to join us!
From the dino-mad mind of Andy Day, one of the most recognisable and beloved stars of children’s TV, comes a roar-some new magical adventure series. Dino Dad is a magical whirlwind adventure featuring fun real-life dino facts to fascinate and feed the curiosity of young readers. The imaginative world of Dino Dad is brought to life with the with brilliantly funny illustrations from award-winning illustrator Steven Lenton
Look out for the next book, Dino Dad: Ice Age , out in October 24.
'Three years ago Andy, I wouldn't have been able to identify you at a crime scene. But now, I'll be honest, I see you in my dreams.' - Josh Widdicombe, Parenting Hell podcast
Andy Day, as well as being a beloved host in the CBeebies house, is the star of multiple CBeebies programmes, most notably his Andy's Adventures , which span from dinosaurs, safari and 'aquatic'. He is also the star of Andy and the Band which features Andy's real-life pop band, Andy and the Odd Socks.
Photo credit Natasha Merchant
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Give Five Loud Roars for Dino Dad! It's a Roar-some book!
Dino Dad by Andy Day is brilliant! Enter an amazing adventure with Ruby and her mischievous sister, called Indie, as they explore an exciting dino-land where they turn into dinosaurs! Actual dinosaurs! I would recommend this book to anyone who likes adventure books. The main character Ruby is nice and fun, it is great to explore the world with her-an ordinary girl, in an ordinary house but has this incredible power to turn into a dinosaur! Join them as they take part in lots of games, fun and drama. The pictures by Steven Lenton help you to imagine the exactly all the exciting things that they get up to.... Read Full Review
I would recommend it as it is a really nice story.
The cover of this book is very nice, attractive and fun. The story is quite interesting, charming and magical. We've read it together with my 6 year-old son and he was very into it. There are some funny moments in it and some very thoughtful.... Read Full Review
Dino Dad is a charming and educational book that encourages curiosity and a love for learning. It's a must-have addition to any dino loving child's library and is sure to be treasured by dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages.
Dino Dad by Andy Day blends prehistoric adventure with themes of family, love and acceptance. Andy Day, known for his work in children’s television, brings his storytelling expertise to the pages of this book. The story follows the adventures of a young dinosaur named Danny, whose dad has an unusual secret – he's a dinosaur too! Danny's dad can transform into a T-Rex, which leads to some heart-warming moments as they navigate through the challenges of being a dinosaur family in a modern world! Plenty of vibrant and engaging illustrations, by Martin Ursell, help to transport the reader to a world where they can learn facts about different dinosaur species and their habitats.... Read Full Review
A fantastic new magical dino-tastic adventure series from CBeebies superstar Andy Day, paired with illustration powerhouse Steven Lenton! What if YOUR dad could change into a dinosaur?
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Dino Dad and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
Dino Dad features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Dinosaurs, The Natural World, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Stories about Family and Friends, Featured Books for 5+ readers
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Dino Dad was written by Andy Day and published by Puffin an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK
Dino Dad has 133 pages
Yes it is part of Dino Dad series
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