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The Dinosaur Department Store

Author: Lily MurrayIllustrator: Richard Merritt

When Eliza Jane, a clever, bold, girl with a sound conscience, visits the Dinosaur Department Store, there’s a twist in the tale! The well-paced verse lends itself to a dramatic telling, and there’s a handy guide to pronouncing dinosaur names at the end. The illustrations are exquisitely rich in detail with striking palette.

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  • A Mail on Sunday Event Magazine Top Summer Read 2019
  • A BookTrust Pick
  • Black representation
  • Mixed-heritage representation
  • Diverse cast
  • Challenges gender stereotypes
  • Female lead