# The Dinosaur's Diary by Julia Donaldson (Paperback)

All fans of Julia Donaldson's should read the enchanting tale of _The Dinosaur's Diary._  
  
Surviving and finding a safe place to lay her eggs is difficult for Hypsilophodon with dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus Rex around. When she falls into a mysterious pool and finds herself on a modern farm there are still problems. Finally she finds a safe place to hatch her babies, but how can she keep thirteen baby dinosaurs safe and secret? When the farmer catches one - Hector - and plans to take him to the vet, it's up to Hypsilophodon and her fiesty daughter, Henrietta, to get him back. After a daring rescue, Hypsilophodon takes all her youngsters back through the mysterious pool to her own world.  
  
\*\*\*A perfect read-aloud book for children age 7+\*\*\*  
  
\*\*\*Julia Donaldson is one of today's most loved children's book authors\*\*\*  
  
Julia Donaldson has a fast-growing reputation as a children's writer. She won the Smarties Prize and the Blue Peter Award for _The Gruffalo_, illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Since then, Julie and Axel have collaborated on a number of highly successful and award-winning picture books, including _The Gruffalo's Child_ and _Room on the Broom_. Julia lives in Glasgow.  
  
'Donaldson's flair for a good story extends way up the age-scale' _The Times_  
'canters along, full of fun and energy' _The Scotsman_  
  
Visit www.juliadonaldson.co.uk for

## Details

- **Price:** 6.99 GBP
- **Vendor:** Penguin Adult
- **Type:** Julia Donaldson
- **Tags:** All Books, Children 7+

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