Synopsis
Imagine a town where dinosaurs never went extinct. What would you do? Would you frantically run away and hide under your bed? Or, would you have a hamburger-eating contest with a Tyrannosaurus rex; go fishing with a Rhamphorhynchus; or travel through space with a Coelophysis? The possibilities are endless!
Can you guess which dinosaur would be a crossing guard, a babysitter, or a circus star? Presenting enjoyable, quirky scenarios led by lovable but gigantic creatures, readers of all ages will surely be whisked away to a world where a Stegosaurus, Velociraptor, and Leaellynasaura are merely your friendly neighbors. Marianne Plumridge includes insightful facts about your favorite dinos, which complement Bob Eggleton's vivid and imaginative illustrations to create a thrilling experience for kids and parents to enjoy. Prepare to enter a world ruled by dinosaurs and humans alike!
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About the Authors
Marianne Plumridge is an artist, writer, and reviewer in the science fiction, fantasy, and mystery genres. Her Heartsong sculpture was the recipient of a Chesley Award nomination in 2000. Currently, Marianne's work can be found gracing the covers of Dreams of Decadence magazine, greeting cards from Milk & Honey Inc., and inside the Mermaid and Dolphin Oracle card deck from Hay House Inc.
Bob Eggleton is a successful science fiction, fantasy, horror, and landscaping artist with over twenty years of experience. He is the recipient of nine Hugo Awards, twelve Chesley Awards, as well as various magazine awards. He also works as a conceptual illustrator for movies and thrill rides. The most recent movie work includes The Ant Bully and Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius.
Reviews
PreS-K—What would your hometown be like if dinosaurs had not gone extinct? Combining modern photography with colorful, semi-realistic artwork, Plumridge and Eggleton provide some interesting possibilities. A Corythosaurus ("big enough to stop traffic") could be a school crossing-guard, a speedy Ornithomimus would be perfect for the track team, and a "very gentle" Maiasaura might be a splendid babysitter. (And then there is that leashed T-rex creating the need for a huge pooper-scooper!) Each facing page spread contains a "Dinosaur Factprint!" box containing a pronunciation guide and some pertinent data on the dino depicted. A small carp here-four of the inclusions were not dinosaurs–Rhamphoryncus, Peteinosaurus and Pteranodon were all Pterosaurs, and Liopleurodon was a Pliosaur (whose exact size is a matter of scientific controversy). Appended is a list of references, for those looking for "more, please!" Eye-catching and fun (if more than a tad far-fetched), this is a evolutionary improvement on Bernard Most's very golden-oldie If the Dinosaurs Came Back (Harcourt 1978) and will have imaginative kids conjuring up their own ideas, and inspiring them to hit the shelves for scientific works as well.—Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY
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