Dino Dad: Big School Talent Show

A magical dino-tastic adventure series from children's TV superstar Andy Day, with amazing illustrations from illustrator powerhouse Steven Lenton! 
 
What if YOUR dad could change into a dinosaur? 
 
Hello! It's me, Ruby Thumb. You might remember me and my dad - we're famous POOPAs. What do you mean you've not heard of us? And you don't know what a POOPA is?! It means we're Protector Of Our Dinosaur Allies - obviously! 
 
Me and my dad have loads of amazing adventures in Dinotropolis - an incredible island, full of dinosaurs who live just like us humans do. And when we go there using our special magic Ammonite shell, we turn into dinosaurs too! 
 
Let me tell you about the time I spent the week at Pangea’s Largest Outstanding Prehistoric School - or PLOPS, as we call it, ha! - AND took part in the Big School Talent Show. I was quite nervous about starting school - and there were a few dino-tastic surprises along the way - but in the end it was totally roarsome! 
 
A hilarious and brilliantly illustrated easy-to-read story peppered with real dino facts - perfect for any young dinosaur-lover! 
 
Make sure you read Ruby's first two adventures - Dino Dad, and Dino Dad: Ice Age, out now - and look out for Dino Dad: Dino Detectives, coming Summer 2025. 
 
Here's what real readers are saying about Dino Dad! 
 
“My son loves both dinosaurs and Andy, so this book was an absolute hit with him” 
 
“A great way to help children transition into chapter books with beloved TV star Andy” 
 
“The story is fun and engaging, with just the right amount of humour to keep them giggling” 
 
“Great book for kids aged 5-8 years old. The artwork is great, the story is fun and there’s also a learning element to it” 
 
“A delightful and engaging story that’s perfect for young Andy Day or dinosaur fans”

Andy Day (Author) Andy Day is one of the best-known stars of preschool television. Andy is the star of multiple children's programmes, most notably his Andy's Adventures, which span from dinosaurs, safari, aquatic, and global, and he is excited to be currently filming brand new adventures, which are going to be dinoriffic! Alongside this he is also the star of 'Andy and the Band' which features Andy's real-life pop band Andy and the Odd Socks, who have played hundreds of live shows, and released over three albums. Andy won a BAFTA for his performance in ‘As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe’. Andy is also the author of the bestselling Dino Dad young fiction series, illustrated by Steven Lenton, and his first picture book, Dylan the Dino Boy Saves Christmas, illustrated by Alex Patrick, will be published in October 2025. Instagram: @andyday81 | X: @AndyDayTV Steven Lenton (Illustrator) Steven Lenton is a multi-award-winning illustrator, originally from Cheshire, now working from his studio in Brighton. He has illustrated many children's books including Virtually Christmas by David Baddiel, The Hundred And One Dalmatians adapted by Peter Bently, The Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam series by Tracey Corderoy, Frank Cottrell-Boyce's fiction titles and his self-penned series Genie and Teeny.

Hello! It's me, Ruby Thumb. Me and my dad have loads of amazing adventures in Dinotropolis - an incredible island, full of dinosaurs who live just like us humans do. And when we go there using our special magic ammonite shell, we turn into dinosaurs too! 
 
Let me tell you about the time I spent the week at Pangea’s Largest Outstanding Prehistoric School - or PLOPS, as we call it, ha! - AND took part in the Big Dino Talent Show. It was totally roarsome, but there were a few dino-tastic surprises along the way...

Dino Dad: Ice Age

A magical dino-tastic adventure series from children's TV superstar Andy Day, with amazing illustrations from illustrator powerhouse Steven Lenton! 
 
What if YOUR dad could change into a dinosaur? 
 
Hello! It's me, Ruby Thumb. You might remember me and my dad - we're famous POOPAs. What do you mean you've not heard of us? And you don't know what a POOPA is?! It means we're Protector Of Our Dinosaur Allies - obviously! 
 
Me and my dad have loads of amazing adventures in Dinotropolis - an incredible island, full of dinosaurs who live just like us humans do. And when we go there using our special magic Ammonite shell, we turn into dinosaurs too! 
 
I can't wait to tell you all about our amazing frozen adventure. We had to rescue a baby woolly mammoth, and make sure it got back safely to its mummy - as well as un-freeze Dinotropolis! It was pretty roarsome - now let me tell you all about it! 
 
A hilarious and brilliantly illustrated easy-to-read story peppered with real dino facts - perfect for any young dinosaur-lover! 
 
Make sure you read Ruby's first adventure - Dino Dad, out now - and look out for Dino Dad: Big Dino School Talent Show, coming February 2025. 
 
 
Here's what real readers are saying about Dino Dad! 
 
“My son loves both dinosaurs and Andy, so this book was an absolute hit with him” 
 
“A great way to help children transition into chapter books with beloved TV star Andy” 
 
“The story is fun and engaging, with just the right amount of humour to keep them giggling” 
 
“Great book for kids aged 5-8 years old. The artwork is great, the story is fun and there’s also a learning element to it” 
 
“A delightful and engaging story that’s perfect for young Andy Day or dinosaur fans”

Hello! It's me, Ruby Thumb. You might remember me and my dad - we're famous POOPAs. What do you mean you've not heard of us? And you don't know what a POOPA is?! It means we're Protector Of Our Dinosaur Allies - obviously! 
 
Me and my dad have loads of amazing adventures in Dinotropolis - an incredible island, full of dinosaurs who live just like us humans do. And when we go there using our special magic Ammonite shell, we turn into dinosaurs too! 
 
I can't wait to tell you all about our amazing frozen adventure. We had to rescue a baby woolly mammoth, and make sure it got back safely to its mummy - as well as un-freeze Dinotropolis! It was pretty roarsome - let me tell you all about it!

How to Grow a Mermaid

Join Sarah and Mr Pottifer in their magical plant shop, where fantastical creatures grow from trees! 
 
A new customer at the shop buys some mermaid seeds, and Sarah is only too happy to help him grow them. But when the plants are accidentally given too much sugar, their vines spread throughout the town, flooding the streets and causing a whole heap of MER-MAYHEM! 
 
Can Sarah and her new friend use their quick thinking and green fingers to save the day? 
 
This hilarious story celebrating friendship and kindness is the third magical adventure from the author and illustrator of the bestselling stories How to Grow a Unicorn and How to Grow a Dragon.

Rachel Morrisroe (Author) 
Rachel Morrisroe is the bestselling author of the How to Grow Magic series, The Drama Llama and The Truth About Yeticorns. Her favourite job before becoming a writer was working at Battersea, where she got to foster puppies and take dogs for walks on her lunch breaks. Originally from Wales, she now lives in Cheshire with her husband, two young children and a very daft dachshund called Dottie Disco Dog. Visit her at rachelmorrisroe.com and @RachelMorrisroeAuthor on Instagram. 
 
Steven Lenton (Illustrator) 
Steven Lenton is a multi-award-winning illustrator, originally from Cheshire, now working from his studio in Brighton. He has illustrated many children's books including Virtually Christmas by David Baddiel, The Hundred And One Dalmatians adapted by Peter Bently, The Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam series by Tracey Corderoy, Frank Cottrell-Boyce's fiction titles and his self-penned series Genie and Teeny.

Dino Dad

A fantastic new magical dino-tastic adventure series from children's TV superstar Andy Day, paired with illustration powerhouse Steven Lenton! 
 
What if YOUR dad could change into a dinosaur? 
 
Hi, I'm Ruby! And I've got a big secret . . . everyone thinks my dad is an amazing dinosaur expert at our local museum. And he totally is! But he's also . . . a POOPA! And so am I! 
 
What's a POOPA? Well, it means he's a Protector Of Our Prehistoric Allies. When me and Dad touch his special, magic ammonite shell, we travel to an incredible island, full of dinosaurs who live just like us humans do. And when we go there, we turn into dinosaurs too! 
 
We have so many amazing adventures . . . and I can't wait for you to join us! 
 
A hilarious and brilliantly illustrated easy-to-read story peppered with real dino facts - perfect for any young dinosaur-lover! 
 
Make sure you read Ruby's second dino-tastic adventure - Dino Dad: Ice Age - and look out for the next book, Dino Dad: Big School Talent Show, out in February 2025. 
 
 
Here's what real readers are saying about Dino Dad! 
 
“My son loves both dinosaurs and Andy, so this book was an absolute hit with him” 
 
“A great way to help children transition into chapter books with beloved TV star Andy” 
 
“The story is fun and engaging, with just the right amount of humour to keep them giggling” 
 
“Great book for kids aged 5-8 years old. The artwork is great, the story is fun and there’s also a learning element to it” 
 
“A delightful and engaging story that’s perfect for young Andy Day or dinosaur fans”

Three years ago Andy, I wouldn't have been able to identify you at a crime scene. But now, I'll be honest, I see you in my dreams.

Andy Day (Author) 
Andy is the star of multiple children's television programmes, most notably his Andy's Adventures, which span from dinosaurs, safari and 'aquatic'. He is also the star of Andy and the Band which features Andy's real-life pop band, Andy and the Odd Socks. 
Steven Lenton (Illustrator) 
Steven Lenton is a multi-award winning illustrator. He has illustrated many children's books including Head Kid by David Baddiel, The Hundred And One Dalmatians adapted by Peter Bently, The Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam series by Tracey Corderoy, and Frank Cottrell-Boyce's fiction titles.

What if YOUR dad was a dinosaur? Hi, I'm Ruby! And I've got a big secret . . . everyone thinks my dad is an amazing dinosaur expert at our local museum. And he totally is! But he's also . . . a POOPA! And so am I! 
 
What's a POOPA? Well, it means he's a Protector Of Our Prehistoric Allies. When me and Dad touch his special, magic ammonite shell, we travel to an incredible island, full of dinosaurs. And when we go there, we turn into dinosaurs too! We have so many amazing adventures . . . and I can't wait for you to join us!

How to Grow a Dragon

Join Sarah and Mr Pottifer in their magical plant shop, where fantastical creatures grow from trees! 
 
A story that celebrates problem solving, kindness and resourcefulness. 
 
An unexpected delivery of dragodil seeds provides the perfect chance for Sarah and Mr Pottifer to grow helpful dragon pets for their customers - or does it? It turns out that these fiery dragons are not very well-behaved at all... and everything soon spirals into smoke-filled, out-of-control DRAGON CHAOS! 
 
Can Sarah's quick thinking and green fingers save the day? 
 
The second magical adventure from the author and illustrator of the bestselling How to Grow a Unicorn.

Rachel Morrisroe (Author) Rachel Morrisroe is the bestselling author of the How to Grow Magic series, The Drama Llama and The Truth About Yeticorns. Her favourite job before becoming a writer was working at Battersea, where she got to foster puppies and take dogs for walks on her lunch breaks. Originally from Wales, she now lives in Cheshire with her husband, two young children and a very daft dachshund called Dottie Disco Dog. Visit her at rachelmorrisroe.com and @RachelMorrisroeAuthor on Instagram. Steven Lenton (Illustrator) Steven Lenton is a multi-award-winning illustrator, originally from Cheshire, now working from his studio in Brighton. He has illustrated many children's books including Virtually Christmas by David Baddiel, The Hundred And One Dalmatians adapted by Peter Bently, The Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam series by Tracey Corderoy, Frank Cottrell-Boyce's fiction titles and his self-penned series Genie and Teeny.

Join Sarah and Mr Pottifer in their magical plant shop, where fantastical creatures grow from trees! 
 
An unexpected delivery of dragodil seeds provides the perfect chance for Sarah and Mr Pottifer to grow helpful dragon pets for their customers - or does it? It turns out that these fiery dragons are not very well-behaved at all... and everything soon spirals into smoke-filled, out-of-control DRAGON CHAOS! 
 
Can Sarah's quick thinking and green fingers save the day? 
 
The second magical adventure from the author and illustrator of the bestselling How to Grow a Unicorn.

How to Grow a Unicorn

A rollicking, rhyming read-aloud treat from wordsmith extraordinaire, debut author Rachel Morrisroe, and the ridiculously talented, bestselling Steven Lenton 
 
Welcome to Mr Pottifer's Parlour of Plants: a magical shop with the most surprising plants you'll ever see! 
 
Sarah thinks she's discovered the perfect gift for her garden-loving grandma, but before you can say GARDEN FULL OF UNICORNS, things grow wildly out-of-hand! 
 
Live your own hilarious unicorn fantasy in this rip-roaring, rhyming delight from a terrifically talented new picture book author, with illustrations from the brilliant, bestselling illustrator Steven Lenton - illustrator of Shifty McGifty and The Hundred and One Dalmations picture book.

A rollicking, rhyming read-aloud treat from wordsmith extraordinaire, debut author Rachel Morrisroe, and the ridiculously talented, bestselling Steven Lenton 
 
Welcome to Mr Pottifer's Parlour of Plants: a magical shop with the most surprising plants you'll ever see! 
 
Sarah thinks she's discovered the perfect gift for her garden-loving grandma, but before you can say GARDEN FULL OF UNICORNS, things grow wildly out-of-hand! 
 
Live your own hilarious unicorn fantasy in this rip-roaring, rhyming delight from a terrifically talented new picture book author, with illustrations from the brilliant, bestselling illustrator Steven Lenton - illustrator of Shifty McGifty and The Hundred and One Dalmatians picture book.

Andy Day

Steven Lenton

Hello! It's me, Ruby Thumb. Me and my dad have loads of amazing adventures in Dinotropolis - an incredible island, full of dinosaurs who live just like us humans do. And when we go there using our special magic Ammonite shell, we turn into dinosaurs too! 
 
I can't wait to tell you all about our next adventure. It was fantastic - I got to be a real-life dino detective! Me and dad had to solve the mystery of a missing fossilised dinosaur egg . . . and we discovered something amazing along the way . . . !

Steven Lenton

Books by Steven Lenton

Series by Steven Lenton

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