The Dinosaur Next Door - David Litchfield

The Dinosaur Next Door

By: David Litchfield

Paperback | 8 January 2025

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Liz is sure that her next-door neighbour has a secret. He's got a very long neck, clumpy feet and a strange taste for green leaves... he's a dinosaur!

Unfortunately, she's not the only one who's noticed. When Mr Wilson is taken away by scientists, Liz realises that everyone is free to live the life they wish and she must help save her friend. A delightful book perfect for children aged 3+
  • A beautiful story about acceptance and letting people live the life they want
  • Written and illustrated from the prize-winning and best-selling author of The Bear and the Piano, Grandad's Secret Giant and Kid Christmas
  • Young children will love being in on the secret that Mr Wilson is a dinosaur!


About the Author

David Litchfield is an illustrator from Bedfordshire in the UK, represented by The Bright Agency. David first started to draw when he was very young, creating Star Wars and Indiana Jones 'mash-up' comics for his older brother and sister. He is the creator of the award-winning, best-selling The Bear and the Piano trilogy, as well as numerous other picture books. His first picture book The Bear and the Piano, won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize (Illustrated Book Category) and became a best-seller in the UK and US. It has sold in over 25 languages to date, with the next books in the trilogy: The Bear, the Piano, the Dog and the Fiddle, and The Bear, the Piano and Little Bear's Concert available now.

His other picture books include Grandad's Secret Giant, Lights on Cotton Rock and Kid Christmas. David lives in Bedford with his family.
Industry Reviews
"The Dinosaur Next Door brilliantly combines the joys of dinosaurs and cake... I promise you'll be rooting for Mr Wilson" - The Guardian

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