The dinosaur game
Melling, David200607UU
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Fidget and Quilly are having fun dressing up as animals, but nothing seems to be going according to plan - until they discover the dinosaur game, which is just about perfect. This is a lift the flap book that captures the magic of play and the small rivalries between friends that loom large one moment and disappear the next. How many animals can Fidget and Quilly be in a day? There are tigers and polar bears. crocodiles and dinosaurs in this wonderful new LIFT THE FLAP book. These are very popular characters and this is a very strong story, with funny, appealing illustrations and lots of young, pre-school appeal. David captures the magic of play and the small rivalries between friends that loom large one moment and disappear the next. The flaps animate the story and provide a real interactive experience.Review: Fans of lift-the-flap books can't fail to fall in love with The Dinosaur Game... currently pulled off the book shelf at least once a day by my three-year-old. What's more, every time we read it, he doesn't fidget once! -- Adoption-net.co.uk On Fidget and Quilly's previous books, Count Down to Bedtime and Are you Ready: The characters are irresistible -- The Children's Bookseller 'engaging' - The Guardian 'absolutely enchanting!' -- The Junior Times The interactive multi-layered flaps are perfect for keeping pre-schoolers interested in what's going on, with both text and illustrations hidden underneath. There are also secret 'little' friends to be found, which never fail to delight. -- The South Wales Argus 20050827.
Main title:
The dinosaur game / David Melling.
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Edition:
rev.ed.
Imprint:
Hodder Children's Books, 2006.
Collation:
20 p. : col.ill., chiefly ; 25x24x1 cm.
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Notes:
Paperback.
Audience:
Interest age level: 3-6.
Biography/History:
David Melling was born in Oxford. His father was a sculptor and David inherited his artistic leanings. David has received much recognition for his artistic talent. His first book 'Brilliant the Dinosaur' 'Pavilion' was shortlisted for the 1994 Smarties Book Award and 'What's that Noise?' was longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award. More recently, The Kiss That Missed was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award. His recent picture book, The Tale of Jack Frost was animated and shown on BBC1 on Christmas Day with a voice over by Hugh Laurie. \nIt was shortlisted for the Pulcinella Award 2005 for 'Best TV Movie' category. David Melling is married and lives with his wife and two children in Oxfordshire.
ISBN:
9780340878149 (pbk)0340878142 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.914
Language:
English
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BRN:
108549
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