Dino Dad: Mystery of the Missing Egg

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? 
 
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 . . . ! 
 
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 the rest of Andy's brilliant Dino Dad stores: Dino Dad; Ice Age and Big School Talent Show 
 
 
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! 
 
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 . . . !

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”

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!

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 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. 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!

Dino Racers

Hot Wheels meets dinosaurs in this totally ROARSOME new series from bestselling author and CBeebies superstar Andy Day! 
 
Deep in a land where mountains rumble and volcanoes roar . . . 
 
Where deserts and oceans are alive with excitement . . . 
 
Dinosaurs gather for the most thrilling sport in history, to watch the . . . 
 
DINO RACERS! 
 
It's race day at Rumble Ridge, and the Dino Racers are getting ready to put their totally roarsome racecars through their paces. Join Trexy, Bumper, Stretch, Flappa and Zoomer as they compete in the Jungle and Lava Cups, and navigate not just the track but tricky teammates too. Who will get stuck in the mud - and who will speed their way to glory? 
 
With two brilliant short stories in one book, this highly illustrated new series has bite-size chapters, and is perfect for new and emergent readers aged five and up.

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

Deep in a land where mountains rumble and volcanoes roar . . . 
 
Where deserts and oceans are alive with excitement . . . 
 
Dinosaurs gather for the most thrilling sport in history, to watch the . . . 
 
DINO RACERS! 
 
It's race day at Rumble Ridge, and the Dino Racers are getting ready to put their totally roarsome racecars through their paces. Join Trexy, Bumper, Stretch, Flappa and Zoomer as they compete in the Jungle and Lava Cups, and navigate not just the track but tricky teammates too. Who will get stuck in the mud - and who will speed their way to glory? 
 
With two brilliant short stories in one book, this highly illustrated new series has bite-size chapters, and is perfect for new and emergent readers aged five and up.

Andy Day

Alex Patrick

A laugh-out-loud festive adventure written by children's TV star, Andy Day. 
 
Dylan is a pretty ordinary kid. Except for one thing: when he sneezes, he turns into a dinosaur! 
 
Usually turning into a dinosaur is great fun, but when Dylan catches his first cold a week before Christmas, his sneezes cause one disaster after another until it starts to look a lot like Christmas might be ruined! 
 
Will Dylan learn to love his dino-sneezes in time to save the day? 
 
A brilliantly funny, dino-tastic, festive adventure that celebrates what makes us extraROARdinary.

Andy Day

Books by Andy Day

Series by Andy Day

Dino Dad4 Books

Dino Racers1 Book

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