Dinotrux [Hardcover]

Chris Gall (Author)

Book Description

Grade Level: P and up

Millions of years ago, DINOTRUX ruled the earth! These mighty part-truck, part-dino creatures rumbled, plowed and bulldozed their way through the centuries, demolishing anything in their path.

From the nosy Craneosauraus and the mega-hungry Garbageadon to the bully of the jungle, Tyrannosaurus Trux, Chris Gall guides you on a safari through the wild world of these mechanical monstes of prehistoric times. So buckle up for the ride--you'll never look at Dad's rusty old pickup the same way again!

Whatever happened to the Dinotrux? A big bonus foldout page inside reveals all!

Editorial Reviews

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* "Comically overheated narration... fire-roasted settings and hilariously imagined creatures..." ( Publishers Weekly, starred review

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* "This title will be hard to keep on the shelves." ( School Library Journal, starred review

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* "Dinotrux ruled their world, now they're likely to rule this one too. Bellow on!" ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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About the Author

Chris Gall is the award-winning author and illustrator of Dear Fish, There's Nothing to Do on Mars, and his most recent, Dinotrux, a Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2009. His books have received numerous starred reviews and awards including a Borders Original Voices Book for 2006 for Dear Fish and a Kirkus Best Children's Book for 2008 for There's Nothing to Do on Mars. Chris has won a multitude of awards from organizations like the Society of Illustrators and Communication Arts Magazine, and is also the illustrator of America the Beautiful, a Publishers Weekly's Best Children's Book of 2004. He lives in Tucson, Arizona.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; First Edition edition (June 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316027774
• ISBN-13: 978-0316027779
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 0.5 x 12 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #134,157 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Chris Gall has been drawing pictures and writing stories for as long as he can remember. When he was caught drawing pictures on his desk in second grade, his teacher made him clean all the desks in the classroom. She suggested that he might be an artist someday. He won a Read Magazine Young Writer's Award in 7th grade, and that inspired him to write stories to go with his art. His artwork has been seen in almost every publication in America, including Time, Newsweek, People, Fortune, The New York Times, and the Washington Post. His first book, "America the Beautiful", was a Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2004. "There's Nothing To Do On Mars" was a 2008 Kirkus Best Children's Book, and "Dinotrux" was a 2009 Publisher's Weekly Best Children's Book.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Nephews Love Love Love it!, May 10, 2009

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Ann Courtney - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dinotrux (Hardcover)

The boys in your life (and girls too) will love the characters in this book! This is such an original idea you wonder why it has not been thought of before. Dinosaurs and trucks combined! The artwork is great and we can't wait to see the 3d animated movie that is now in development at Dreamworks!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My 2 year old is addicted to Dinotrux, January 8, 2010

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This review is from: Dinotrux (Hardcover)

My 2 year old son is addicted to this book. He knows all the "species" of Dinotrux and wants to read it every night. It is extremely clever and even makes adults smile. My 5 year old daughter likes it too!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dream book for 3 year old boys!, August 3, 2009

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Jane A. Stones (Houston, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dinotrux (Hardcover)

This has been the nonstop nightly read for my son and his older sister since we picked it up last month. Cute story, wonderful illustrations, hilarious names for the dinotrux. We often go back to look at one page and talk about the trucks on that page. Volcanoes, lava, cavemen, flattened snakes, bodily fluids, trucks, dinosaurs. . .Heaven for a 3 year old boy!

INSTANT CLASSIC!