The Girl and the Dinosaur

This rhyming, beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates a girl's special adventure with a dinosaur The silver foil cover makes this a perfect gift! 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. Perfect for fans of: - dinosaurs and adventure - imaginary worlds and fantastical creatures - easy rhyming read-aloud for story-times - special books for birthday and holiday gifts

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)