A library-loving picture book in which an enthusiastic dinosaur absorbed in storytime threatens to flatten the library-until the children decide to take the books outdoors The children are late for storytime at the library. Ever helpful, Lei the enthusiastic dinosaur can get them... there one time! Lei's small head is the only part of him that fits so he must listen through the window. But he gets so excited by the story, he starts to shake the building. Lei's love of stories risks destroying the library until the children decide to take the books outdoors. This library-loving picture book reminds us how it feels to be transported by story. And what first seems a problem for Lei the dinosaur becomes a triumph.
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| ISBN |
9781776573325 |
| Published NZ |
7 Jul 2021 |
| Publisher |
Gecko Press |
| Format |
Paperback |
| Alternate Format(s) |
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| Language |
English
(translated from: Chinese)
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| Availability |
87 In stock at supplier; delivery usually 20-30 working days due to covid19 delays
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Full details for this title
| Interest Age |
0-5 years |
| Reading Age |
0-5 years |
| NBS Text |
Picture Books |
| ONIX Text |
Children/juvenile |
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Awards, Reviews & Star Ratings
| NZ Review |
A heart-warming, humorous read. Readers will instantly fall in love with this likeable (slightly goofy) brontosaurus - the juxtaposition of him and the quiet setting of the library is ridiculously delightful. -- The Children's Book Council of Australia * Reading Time * Text and illustrations are perfectly matched here. Via Wang's smooth translation from Chinese, Liu employs simple, direct third-person narration, enhanced by intriguing dialogue and winning characters. Lynn's intricate cartoons provide scope and setting and much of the fun as well as thought-provoking details * Kirkus Reviews * Leilong is a cheerful, bright-green standout among bustling cityscapes and quiet interiors with dark line art and crayon-like smears of rose and dusty blue. * Foreword Reviews * |
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Author's Bio
Julia Liu has worked as an editor of children's fiction at several of Taiwan's biggest and most prestigious publishers, and has published picture books, illustrated biographies of Einstein and Archimedes and a collection of fairy tales. Bei Lynn is an award-winning Taiwanese illustrator who has written and illustrated over 20 picture books, stories, magazines and comics.
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