The Dinosaur Department Store

Description

Eliza Jane was an unusual child. Some called her wilful, some called her wild! Our feisty heroine Eliza Jane isn't your average child. Instead of a cute, fluffy bunny, she has her heart firmly set on a prehistoric pet. Join Eliza Jane and her parents on a marvellous magical tour of their local dinosaur department store. From huge, stomping sauropods stretching their necks to a pair of loved-up Ankylosaurs called Maud and Frank, there are plenty of amazing dinosaurs for Eliza Jane to choose from. But this wild child is hatching a fantastic plan of her own. With the rich and vivid art of bestselling illustrator Richard Merritt and a witty rhyming text by picture book author Lily Murray, this truly wild picture book will appeal to dino-loving, adventurous children everywhere.

Born and bred in North London, Richard Merritt has been an illustrator for over 10 years after graduating from Central Saint Martin's college of Art and Kingston University. Richard has worked with many book and editorial publishing houses, design groups, advertising agencies and more, on lots of varied projects, from children's books and packaging to magazines and costume illustration for film. His intricately detailed illustrations have become a staple of the best-selling Art Therapy and Menagerie series, and has led to television appearances. Lily Murray is a freelance writer who has been writing and editing children's books for over 15 years. Her titles for Frances Lincoln Children's Books include Hello, Hot Dog!,This Book is Magic and The People Awards. Other recent titles include Dinosaurium for Big Picture Press and World of Cities for Walker Books. She studied English Literature at university and now lives in a cottage on the edge of some woods with two children, a heroic dog and a strange assortment of other animals. She enjoys walking, reading and trips to London on the slightest excuse.

Refreshing... gloriously colourful and bold. Lots of fun for all ages * Books for Keeps * Wild, fun and adventurous * Primary Times * This picture book has a brave and compassionate lead character, perfect for curious young children * Absolutely Mama * With bright, bold artwork, a feisty female lead and a great twist at the end, The Dinosaur Department Store is perfect for fans of dinosaurs * Mini Travellers Blog * This truly wild picture book will appeal to dino-loving children everywhere * Surrey Life * Youngsters are going to fall in love with this fabulously flamboyant story. A fun and adventurous tale which is sure to be a hit * The Book Activist Blog * A vibrant, lively story filled with humour and action. A real treasure which will go down well with dinosaur lovers and makers of mischief. This will raise laughter and excitement and would make a wonderful bedtime read * Book Murmuration Blog * [A] fantastic new picture book. This read aloud romp of a story will get you and your little bookworms giggling. A fun and witty story * Along Came Poppy Blog * Brilliantly bright and oodles of fun * Books for Topics Blog * The rhyming text is fun to read aloud vibrant illustrations jump off the page. It's lovely to have a main character that's a girl in a dinosaur book! * A Little Book Habit Blog * A brilliantly illustrated picture book with a gorgeous nod to looking after animals * A Little But a Lot Blog * A roaring success at bedtime. I loved the wicked rhyming text about the wilful Eliza Jane * Library Girl and Book Boy Blog * Bright engaging. Fun and informative. Lily Murray and Richard Merritt have created a fantastic book * Mamma Filz Blog * A hilarious and energetic new book * Books with Baby Blog *