A Dinosaur Called Tiny [Hardcover]

Alan Durant (Author), Jo Simpson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 24, 2008 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Meet Tiny -- the pint-sized, prehistoric hero! He may be very small, but he's got a very big heart! When Tiny the dinosaur hatches out of a great, big egg, no one can believe their eyes! he is so small! Tiny grows --a little -- and tries to make friends with the other young dinosaurs but they laugh and say that he isn't big enough to play their games. But what Tiny lacks in size, he more than makes up for in spirit!

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1—Constantly teased for being "teeny tiny" and "teensy-weensy," Tiny is excluded from all of the other dinosaurs' games. He feels sorry for himself, until he is befriended by a small bird named Archie. When the two discover Tyro the Tyrannosaurus rex trapped on shaky ground, it is Tiny who is able to rescue him. All of the dinosaurs now want to be his friend, the teasing ceases, and his Mom declares: "You may be small…but you've got a big heart." Playful pastel illustrations depict expressive, fun-loving dinosaurs in a fanciful prehistoric setting, but there is nothing unusual or original in this predictable plot. It's a shame that Tiny has to prove his courage and usefulness before the other dinosaurs will accept him. And, it isn't until they want to become friends with him that Tiny comes to accept himself. Nonetheless, children will relate to the familiar message, especially if they have ever felt left out.—Rachel Kamin, Des Plaines Public Library, IL
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Review

Praise for Alan Durant's picture books: Dear Tooth Fairy: "This book is fabulous. Children will be fascinated." BBC Parenting Big Bad Bunny: "Had all my testers whooping with laughter! Big Bad Bunny is the best bad guy ever." The Guardian. Angus Rides the Goods Train: "Moving and resonant." The Mail on Sunday Mouse Party: "Readers will want to rave on with this one until they drop." The Observer Always and Forever: "A wonderful and moving story! The illustrations are fantastic." BBC Parenting --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (June 24, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061366331
• ISBN-13: 978-0061366338
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,456,760 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Alan Durant is the author of books for a wide age-range, from picture books such as Burger Boy to top-end teenage thrillers (Blood, Flesh and Bones). Having worked as a copywriter at Walker Books, he is now a full-time author.

He's married, with three children and lives just outside London. He does a lot of school visits throughout the UK and abroad and also runs writing workshops.