Dinosaur Day Out

Hardcover | 1 September 2018

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A breakout book from Crichton award-winning author/illustrator Sara Acton, with every-kid appeal--and DINOSAURS.

Sally and Max love dinosaurs. They can’t wait to see them at the museum, but today the dinosaur exhibition is closed. Where will the dinosaurs go on their day off? A whimsical story with humour and heart from author and award-winning illustrator Sara Acton.

Book Features:

Dinosaur Day Out is that ideal picture book you could give as a present to any child. You can read it to a two year old, who will point to all of the dinosaurs, or to an older child who will read a bit more into it.
This is a breakout book for author/illustrator Sara Acton, whose debut picture book Ben & Duck earned her a Crichton Award. She's a tremendous local talent with the potential to have a much larger profile.
Sydney residents will recognise local landmarks, but the book isn’t so Sydney-centric that it will distance other readers.

About the Author

Sara Acton is the Crichton Award-Winning Author/Illustrator of Ben & Duck. She grew up in Cotswolds, England, and trained to be an art teacher in London. After teaching in London and later in New Zealand, she moved with her family to Australia.

Industry Reviews

Dinosaur Day Out also teaches the children that even though something might go wrong, or things don't go your way, there is often a silver lining. A good lesson for everybody.
This is an enjoyable book for young children, especially those who, more often than not, know more about dinosaurs than their parents.

* Glam Adelaide *
A gorgeous addition to the home or school library for dinosaur lovers of all ages. * Children's Books Daily *
The little comical elements in the illustrative details give the text even more irony and humour. And Acton's softly textured paintings and simple colour palette ensure a gentle and playful feel as opposed to some of those slightly scary dinosaur facts that Dad apprises. * Boomerang Books *
A lovely new picture book with a high-quality hard cover production and friendly illustrations that use a gentle colour palette of pale greens and blues. * Kids' Book Review *
Dinosaur Day Out is both an imaginative and informative picture book just right for sharing with pre-schoolers and junior primary students. * ReadPlus *
Such a sweet reminder of how little it really takes to make a kids happy * The Golden Adventures *
I love Acton's illustrative technique (search out The unexpected crocodile for a laugh). She combines watercolour and pencil with a smattering of collage to depict these amazing dinosaurs, ensuring every reader sees some of the characteristics of these beasts, while cherishing the relationship between Dad and the two children as they spend the day together, Dad with his nose in his book, and eating at every opportunity, while the kids roam the park, being involved in outdoor activities and seeing things that pass him by. The underlying humour is infectious and ensure this book will be a firm class favourite. * ReadPlus *
Delightful little escapade. * Magpies Magazine *

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