Overview
This evocative, beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates one girl's limitless imagination, perfect for fans of the Fan Brothers. Anything is possible and nothing’s as it seems . . . In a town by the seaside, Marianne is often seen digging for buried treasure on the beach. One day, she finds the most wonderful treasure of all--a dinosaur skeleton! That night, Marianne makes a wish upon a star that her dinosaur will come to life. She wishes it with all her heart--and it comes true. Together, Marianne’s adventures with her new friend are limited only by their imagination. This enchanting picture book will take you on a magical journey far beyond the page.
Full Product Details
Author: Hollie Hughes ,
Sarah Massini
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Weight: 0.210kg
ISBN: 9781408880548
ISBN 10: 1408880547
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 03 September 2020
Recommended Age: Up to 5 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Beautifully written, and enhanced by stunning illustrations from Sarah Massini, this is a delightful book * The Sun * Superb watercolour illustrations by Sarah Massini and a lively rhyming narrative all contribute to making this a classic book for keeps * Irish Examiner * It's a lovely tale, beautifully illustrated and captures the magic of children's imagination * Book Activist * Marianne - a modern Mary Anning * Storytime Books - Books of the Month * Older nursey children and reception and year 1 classes will love this book * Nursery World * With evocative and stunning illustrations, this is a special book where the words and pictures take all children on a magical journey far beyond the page * Creative Steps * A seaside adventure with a difference, to delight dreamers and dinosaur enthusiasts especially * Books For Keeps * Books like this remain an important way to challenge typical gender stereotypes. This is a dreamy, wonderful book and one that I highly recommend. * TES *
Author Information
Hollie Hughes finds much of her work taking place in schools--both as a visiting author, and as a literacy consultant. Previously a youth worker and higher education lecturer, she also runs writing workshops for children and adults. She lives in the United Kingdom with her family. www.holliehughes.com @holliejhughes (Twitter) Sarah Massini studied graphic design and worked in corporate design and children’s book design before settling down to pursue her life-long dream of illustrating books. She is also the illustrator of Kiss It Better by Smriti Prasadam-Halls. She lives in Sussex with her husband Peter, her son Mathew, and her mad terrier Tess. @sarah_massini (Instagram) @sarahmassini (Twitter)
