Are the Dinosaurs Dead, Dad? - Hardcover

Middleton, Julie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 156145690X ISBN 13: 9781561456901

Publisher: Peachtree Pub Co Inc, 2013

Synopsis

What were the dinosaurs like when they were alive? Dave and Dad are about to find out!
Dad takes Dave to the museum. As they walk through the dinosaur exhibit, Dave tries to get his father's attention. Why is this one grinning and why is that one interested in Dave's lunch? But Dad is too busy telling Dave all there is to know about these amazing creatures to notice that they've sprung to life! Dave gets the feeling that Dad has one terribly important fact very, very wrong...
In this deliciously witty story, Middleton brings a fresh twist to a familiar day out that will leave readers laughing out loud. Ayto's quirky illustrations add surprising details to this fast-paced museum adventure.

About this title

Review:

"Children will enjoy the small museum warning signs, the droll humor, and most of all the surprise ending... Great for kids who like to tell their parents a thing or two about dinosaurs."

"Young children going through the 'dinosaur phase' of enthusiasm for the Mesozoic and its reptiles will get a kick out of Julie Middleton's 'Are the Dinosaurs Dead, Dad?' with comic illustrations by Russell Ayto."

"Ayto's minimalist line drawings deliver laughs...[Middleton] does a fine job of channeling the fears--or fantasies--of young dinosaur fans."

"A comedic treat... The dialogue between father and son is delightfully conducive to a read-aloud, and Ayto's artwork adds rich, rib-tickling layers to the book's humor.... A highly entertaining selection that is sure to be a big hit."

Book Description:

Dad finds out just how alive the dinosaurs are in this wickedly dark and humorous story

About this edition

• Publisher: Peachtree Pub Co Inc
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 156145690X
• ISBN 13: 9781561456901
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Ayto Russell