ReviewsPraise for "Tyrannosaurus Drip": "With scansion firmly in hand, Donaldson pens a rhymed tale of dino-heroism perfectly complemented by Roberts's comical cartoon scenes of toothy carnivores and trumpet-mouthed vegetarians . . . T. Drip is definitely a dino worth hooting over."--"Kirkus Reviews" Praise for "The Gruffalo": "A modern classic."--The Observer, In this prehistoric setting, waterweed-eating duckbill dinosaurs live on one side of a river, and a "mean Tyrannosaurus with his grim and grisly bride" live on the other. … The dinosaurs are rendered in an Art Deco-influenced style, and the lines roll off the tongue like the rhymes of Dr. Seuss. Children will enjoy the repetitive lilt, and adults will appreciate how naturally it reads. Expressive characters enhance the humor, and the limited palette helps emphasize just how different the creatures' worlds are. An enjoyable group read-aloud., In this prehistoric setting, waterweed-eating duckbill dinosaurs live on one side of a river, and a "mean Tyrannosaurus with his grim and grisly bride" live on the other. ... The dinosaurs are rendered in an Art Deco-influenced style, and the lines roll off the tongue like the rhymes of Dr. Seuss. Children will enjoy the repetitive lilt, and adults will appreciate how naturally it reads. Expressive characters enhance the humor, and the limited palette helps emphasize just how different the creatures' worlds are. An enjoyable group read-aloud., Brilliant fun from the creator of The Gruffalo . Slightly older kids will love this, and you adults will probably enjoy it too., Praise for Tyrannosaurus Drip : "With scansion firmly in hand, Donaldson pens a rhymed tale of dino-heroism perfectly complemented by Roberts's comical cartoon scenes of toothy carnivores and trumpet-mouthed vegetarians . . . T. Drip is definitely a dino worth hooting over." Kirkus Reviews "Brilliant fun from the creator of The Gruffalo . Slightly older kids will love this, and you adults will probably enjoy it too."supernanny.co.uk Praise for The Gruffalo : "A modern classic."The Observer, Praise forTyrannosaurus Drip: "With scansion firmly in hand, Donaldson pens a rhymed tale of dino-heroism perfectly complemented by Roberts's comical cartoon scenes of toothy carnivores and trumpet-mouthed vegetarians . . . T. Drip is definitely a dino worth hooting over."-Kirkus Reviews "Brilliant fun from the creator ofThe Gruffalo. Slightly older kids will love this, and you adults will probably enjoy it too."-supernanny.co.uk Praise forThe Gruffalo: "A modern classic."-The Observer, Praise forTyrannosaurus Drip: "With scansion firmly in hand, Donaldson pens a rhymed tale of dino-heroism perfectly complemented by Roberts's comical cartoon scenes of toothy carnivores and trumpet-mouthed vegetarians . . . T. Drip is definitely a dino worth hooting over."-Kirkus Reviews Praise forThe Gruffalo: "A modern classic."-The Observer, Praise for Tyrannosaurus Drip : "With scansion firmly in hand, Donaldson pens a rhymed tale of dino-heroism perfectly complemented by Roberts's comical cartoon scenes of toothy carnivores and trumpet-mouthed vegetarians . . . T. Drip is definitely a dino worth hooting over."- Kirkus Reviews "Brilliant fun from the creator of The Gruffalo . Slightly older kids will love this, and you adults will probably enjoy it too."-supernanny.co.uk Praise for The Gruffalo : "A modern classic."-The Observer, With scansion firmly in hand, Donaldson pens a rhymed tale of dino-heroism perfectly complemented by Roberts's comical cartoon scenes of toothy carnivores and trumpet-mouthed vegetarians . . . T. Drip is definitely a dino worth hooting over., Praise for Tyrannosaurus Drip : "With scansion firmly in hand, Donaldson pens a rhymed tale of dino-heroism perfectly complemented by Roberts's comical cartoon scenes of toothy carnivores and trumpet-mouthed vegetarians . . . T. Drip is definitely a dino worth hooting over." - Kirkus Reviews , starred review "In this prehistoric setting, waterweed-eating duckbill dinosaurs live on one side of a river, and a "mean Tyrannosaurus with his grim and grisly bride" live on the other. … The dinosaurs are rendered in an Art Deco-influenced style, and the lines roll off the tongue like the rhymes of Dr. Seuss. Children will enjoy the repetitive lilt, and adults will appreciate how naturally it reads. Expressive characters enhance the humor, and the limited palette helps emphasize just how different the creatures' worlds are. An enjoyable group read-aloud." - School Library Journal "Brilliant fun from the creator of The Gruffalo . Slightly older kids will love this, and you adults will probably enjoy it too." -supernanny.co.uk Praise for The Gruffalo : "A modern classic." - The Observer, Praise for Tyrannosaurus Drip : "With scansion firmly in hand, Donaldson pens a rhymed tale of dino-heroism perfectly complemented by Roberts's comical cartoon scenes of toothy carnivores and trumpet-mouthed vegetarians . . . T. Drip is definitely a dino worth hooting over." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review "In this prehistoric setting, waterweed-eating duckbill dinosaurs live on one side of a river, and a "mean Tyrannosaurus with his grim and grisly bride" live on the other. … The dinosaurs are rendered in an Art Deco-influenced style, and the lines roll off the tongue like the rhymes of Dr. Seuss. Children will enjoy the repetitive lilt, and adults will appreciate how naturally it reads. Expressive characters enhance the humor, and the limited palette helps emphasize just how different the creatures' worlds are. An enjoyable group read-aloud. -School Library Journal "Brilliant fun from the creator of The Gruffalo . Slightly older kids will love this, and you adults will probably enjoy it too." -supernanny.co.uk Praise for The Gruffalo : "A modern classic." - The Observer, Praise for Tyrannosaurus Drip : "With scansion firmly in hand, Donaldson pens a rhymed tale of dino-heroism perfectly complemented by Roberts's comical cartoon scenes of toothy carnivores and trumpet-mouthed vegetarians . . . T. Drip is definitely a dino worth hooting over."- Kirkus Reviews "Brilliant fun from the creator of The Gruffalo . Slightly older kids will love this, and you adults will probably enjoy it too."-supernanny.co.uk Praise for The Gruffalo : "A modern classic."-The Observer
Dewey Edition23
Grade ToThird Grade
SynopsisFrom the author of the bestselling picture book "The Gruffalo" comes a deceptively simple, completely charming story about a little dinosaur who takes on the big wide world. Full color., The duckbill dinosaurs live across the river from the T-Rex's. The duckbills are peaceful plant-eaters. The T's are scary meat-eaters. When a duckbill egg hatches in the T's nest, both the new baby and the T-Rex family must try very hard to get along. But the little dinosaur, nicknamed Drip by his new family, soon proves he's not such a drip after all in fact, he's a real hero Dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages will cheer for Drip in this timeless story about little versus big, by the author of the beloved and bestselling picture book, "The Gruffalo."", The duckbill dinosaurs live across the river from the T-Rex's. The duckbills are peaceful plant-eaters. The T's are scary meat-eaters. When a duckbill egg hatches in the T's nest, both the new baby and the T-Rex family must try very hard to get along. But the little dinosaur, nicknamed Drip by his new family, soon proves he's not such a drip after all--in fact, he's a real hero! Dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages will cheer for Drip in this timeless story about little versus big, by the author of the beloved and bestselling picture book, "The Gruffalo,", From the author of the bestselling picture book, The Gruffalo , comes a deceptively simple, completely charming story about a little dinosaur who takes on the big wide world., The duckbill dinosaurs live across the river from the T-Rex's. The duckbills are peaceful plant-eaters. The T's are scary meat-eaters. When a duckbill egg hatches in the T's nest, both the new baby and the T-Rex family must try very hard to get along. But the little dinosaur, nicknamed Drip by his new family, soon proves he's not such a drip after all--in fact, he's a real hero! Dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages will cheer for Drip in this timeless story about little versus big, by the author of the beloved and bestselling picture book, The Gruffalo .