Laughs, giggles, yucks and chuckles. That's what's waiting for you in Tony Philips's award-winning collection of laugh-out-loud poetry and beautiful illustrations for elementary readers, What's Wrong with a Pet Dinosaur? Inside, you'll discover the secret letter that comes after Z, the bestest animal in the world, what pets do when their owners are away, and how to cope with a creature under your bed.
A perfect gift for birthdays, back-to-school, new parents and any special occasion. Fans of Shel Silverstein and Dr. Seuss will appreciate Tony Philips's musical poetry and entertaining illustrations, which delight adults and young readers alike. Perfect for fans of Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Jack Prelutsky and Roald Dahl.
If you want to find out how to have the very best birthday party, what to do if a vine grows out of your nose, and why you should never, ever elect McPutty, then get ready to stretch your brain and laugh til your sides hurt!
Praise for What's Wrong with a Pet Dinosaur:
Finalist in three categories in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards and a Wishing Shelf Book Award Finalist.
"A whimsical look at life that will definitely appeal to young readers.... witty, comical, thoughtful, and unique. ... If you do not get a chuckle from this book, go see your doctor because your funny bone is broken!" - Readers' Favorite
"A timeless collection of humor-laced poetry aimed at entertaining young readers.... an instant classic.... Funny, quirky, and undeniably charming." -- IndieReader
"The author has the gift of seeing the world through children's eyes.... often amusingly unexpected endings keep readers off-kilter and highly entertained." -- BlueInk Review
"A wild maze of imagination and the wonders of growing up.... the kind of poetry book that will remain entertaining for years, ... surprisingly wise in its underlying messages." - Self-Publishing Review
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