Age of the Dinosaurs by Jonny Marx Illustrated by Christiane Engel Curious Kids series Little Tiger ISBN 9781838911829 £10.99
Vibrant illustrations
Dramatic pop-up dinosaurs capture the eye and the imagination especially the powerful bite of Tyrannosaurus Rex, and the huge head of Triceratops. Vibrant illustrations enhance the appeal of the book. Information is dotted around the pages. Did you know that Stegosaurus and Tyrannosaurus lived further apart in time than Tyrannosaurus and humankind? Or that the Velociraptor had a killing claw that could be up to 10cm long – the same length as a pen? The reader journeys back millions of years and meet the super Stegosaurus, the dauntless Diplodocus, the vicious Velociraptor, the terrific Tyrannosaurus, the tremendous Triceratops and the amazing Ankylosaurus. There is a useful pronunciation guide, and the final double-page raises the issue of what happened to the dinosaurs and what traces have been left behind. An excellent introduction to the age of the dinosaurs that will inform, entertain and inspire young children.
Brenda Marshall
