Dinos Driving by Lynn Leitch (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Dinos Driving by Lynn Leitch, Scot Ritchie Now in board book format! In a smart and silly picture book enriched with preschool-friendly facts, Lynn Leitch and the acclaimed Scot Ritchie propose the perfect modes of transport for eight charismatic dinosaurs FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Age range 2 to 5In a smart and silly picture book enriched with preschool-friendly facts and activities, Lynn Leitch and the acclaimed Scot Ritchie propose the perfect modes of transport for eight charismatic dinosaursA witty and whimsical picture book for young fans of dinosaurs and vehicles alike.What kind of a car would a tiny Velociraptor drive? Perhaps a mini car? But what would suit a vegetarian Iguanodon or a pack of rowdy Triceratops? What would an ideal vehicle be for a T-rex? Whatever it is, it had better come with an adjustable steering wheel for those short arms!Illustrated by award-winning artist Scot Richie, this humorous picture book helps dinosaurs find their perfect way to get around. Carnotaurus, Brachiosaurus, Diplodocus, and more, ride around on a variety of vehicles that suit their style, anatomy, and nature. At story time, readers will ask themselves the inevitable question: out of all the things that go, what would my favourite dinosaur drive?Scot Richies fun and witty dinosaurs will have children laughing at the absurdity of a T-rex in a monster truck, while they simultaneously learn the names of these prehistoric creatures. Author Lynn Leitch includes preschooler-friendly dinosaur facts that help readers to go beyond the story. A closing page of activities is included to further enrich the reading experience. Author Biography Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Lynn Leitch is a childrens author with a passion for stories that lead to giggles. After graduating from Queens University and Dalhousie, Lynn worked at the Bank of Montreal before becoming a freelance writer. Her debut picture book brings together eight humorous dinosaurs with their ideal modes of transport. Lynn lives in Burlington, Ontario.Scot Ritchie is an award-winning illustrator and author with more than 60 books to his credit, including most recently On the Line. His books have been translated into French, Korean, Indonesian, Polish, Finnish, Arabic and Dutch. Scot has worked with the National Film Board of Canada and has had his illustrations exhibited at the National Gallery of Canada. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. Review Praise for Dinos Driving2024 Childrens Book Council "Summer Imagination Celebration" Feature 2023 Childrens Book Council "November Hot Off the Press" Feature 2022 The Childrens Book Council "August: Hot Off the Press" feature"The concept of the book is interesting and gets a big lift from four appended suggestions for caregivers on engaging readers and honing their critical-thinking skills…Young readers who sit firmly in the Venn diagram overlap of dinosaur lovers and car enthusiasts will be thrilled, and with the right guidance, those outside of that overlap will be interested as well… Amusing fun from the "Car"-taceous era!"—Kirkus Reviews"Dinosaurs hit the road as Leitch and Ritchie pair eight species with their ideal vehicles… Ritchies cartoonlike pencil, ink, and digital art presents the subjects personalities with an anthropomorphized stylishness befitting their vehicle of choice… a playfully tender concluding scene should fuel driving daydreams."—Publishers Weekly"In a (mostly) four wheeled flight of "What If…" Leitch pairs prehistoric motorists to preferred motor vehicles and Ritchie puts pedal to the metal with windswept views of full sized dinos atop, usually, hilariously tiny cars…Sporting loud, unnatural, vigorously brushed colors the eight drivers prance…alongside identifying labels and facts, and the author tacks on a set of extension activities."—Booklist"There is a page of facts about dinosaurs at the end of the book and a list of questions prompting creative thinking about dinosaurs and vehicles."—School Library Journal"Lively dinosaurs and colorful vehicles collide, combining two preschooler-popular topics in one playful story….Whether read aloud by an adult at home, shared by a teacher in the classroom, or selected as an independent reading choice, the title has vast appeal and will fascinate children and adults alike….Reviewer Rating: 5"—Childrens Literature"Dinos Driving would be an entertaining addition to picture book collections for young ones interested in both dinosaurs and things that go. Recommended"—CM Magazine"Cute and cuddly dinosaurs drive a variety of vehicles…The very attractive pen-and-ink drawings filled with digital color look like watercolor…I definitely liked the clean, spare, and stylish look of the book, with its boldly colored illustrations on mostly white pages."—Youth Services Book Review"I recommend this book to parents or teachers of young children in the age 3-8 range who enjoy dinosaurs and are beginning to explore repetitive beginner books with increasing independence."—YA Books Central"I love the opportunity for critical and creative thinking involved in Dinos Driving…Scot Ritchies illustrations are whimsical and fun…Children will have a good laugh seeing how the different dinosaurs navigate driving their vehicles."—Storytime with Stephanie"I like looking at the pictures on each page because they are bright and colorful…This story would be a good one for little kids to enjoy or people of any age who really like dinosaurs! Reviewed by: Lydia - age 8"—Kids Book Buzz"I love the whole exciting vibe of the book and I highly recommend it."—Storywraps"If your favourite dinosaur drives a vehicle, what kind would it drive? In this picture book, author Lynn Leitch answers just that question….I love the illustrations by Scot Ritchie."—Book Time"[A] wild ride that will be especially exciting for little ones who like dinosaurs and cars….A fun book to share out loud."—The International Educator"5 out of 5 stars….This is such a fun book!...I like that the text is simple, but it really sparks your imagination! The illustrations are adorable, and I loved the cute designs for each dinosaur character….Every page has something new and interesting!"—Luminous Libro"[H]umorous, fun filled and adorable."—Picturebookrecommendation (Instagram)"The pictures are fun and colourful…Highly recommend for preschool & kindergarten aged children."—Mrs.MakesReadingFuns Reviews (Goodreads) Promotional 5,000-copy print runPitch to major review media, including Quill & Quire, CM Magazine, The New York Times, The Horn Book Magazine, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal Featured at physical and virtual library conferences Targeted marketing to major review centers, influential bloggers, and major library system selectors Digital review copies will be available on Edelweiss Promotion on social media, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest E-newsletter promotion Long Description Age range 2 to 5 In a smart and silly picture book enriched with preschool-friendly facts and activities, Lynn Leitch and the acclaimed Scot Ritchie propose the perfect modes of transport for eight charismatic dinosaurs A witty and whimsical picture book for young fans of dinosaurs and vehicles alike. What kind of a car would a tiny Velociraptor drive? Perhaps a mini car? But what would suit a vegetarian Iguanodon or a pack of rowdy Triceratops? What would an ideal vehicle be for a T-rex? Whatever it is, it had better come with an adjustable steering wheel for those short arms! Illustrated by award-winning artist Scot Richie, this humorous picture book helps dinosaurs find their perfect way to get around. Carnotaurus, Brachiosaurus, Diplodocus, and more, ride around on a variety of vehicles that suit their style, anatomy, and nature. At story time, readers will ask themselves the inevitable question: out of all the things that go, what would my favourite dinosaur drive? Scot Richies fun and witty dinosaurs will have children laughing at the absurdity of a T-rex in a monster truck, while they simultaneously learn the names of these prehistoric creatures. Author Lynn Leitch includes preschooler-friendly dinosaur facts that help readers to go beyond the story. A closing page of activities is included to further enrich the reading experience. Review Text Praise for Dinos Driving 2022 The Childrens Book Council "August: Hot Off the Press" feature "The concept of the book is interesting and gets a big lift from four appended suggestions for caregivers on engaging readers and honing their critical-thinking skills...Young readers who sit firmly in the Venn diagram overlap of dinosaur lovers and car enthusiasts will be thrilled, and with the right guidance, those outside of that overlap will be interested as well... Amusing fun from the "Car"-taceous era!"--Kirkus Reviews "Dinosaurs hit the road as Leitch and Ritchie pair eight species with their ideal vehicles... Ritchies cartoonlike pencil, ink, and digital art presents the subjects personalities with an anthropomorphized stylishness befitting their vehicle of choice... a playfully tender concluding scene should fuel driving daydreams."--Publishers Weekly "In a (mostly) four wheeled flight of "What If..." Leitch pairs prehistoric motorists to preferred motor vehicles and Ritchie puts pedal to the metal with windswept views of full sized dinos atop, usually, hilariously tiny cars...Sporting loud, unnatural, vigorously brushed colors the eight drivers prance...alongside identifying labels and facts, and the author tacks on a set of extension activities."--Booklist "There is a page of facts about dinosaurs at the end of the book and a list of questions prompting creative thinking about dinosaurs and vehicles."--School Library Journal "Lively dinosaurs and colorful vehicles collide, combining two preschooler-popular topics in one playful story....Whether read aloud by an adult at home, shared by a teacher in the classroom, or selected as an independent reading choice, the title has vast appeal and will fascinate children and adults alike....Reviewer Rating: 5"--Childrens Literature "Dinos Driving would be an entertaining addition to picture book collections for young ones interested in both dinosaurs and things that go. Recommended"--CM Magazine "Cute and cuddly dinosaurs drive a variety of vehicles...The very attractive pen-and-ink drawings filled with digital color look like watercolor...I definitely liked the clean, spare, and stylish look of the book, with its boldly colored illustrations on mostly white pages."--Youth Services Book Review "I recommend this book to parents or teachers of young children in the age 3-8 range who enjoy dinosaurs and are beginning to explore repetitive beginner books with increasing independence."--YA Books Central "I love the opportunity for critical and creative thinking involved in Dinos Driving...Scot Ritchies illustrations are whimsical and fun...Children will have a good laugh seeing how the different dinosaurs navigate driving their vehicles."--Storytime with Stephanie "I like looking at the pictures on each page because they are bright and colorful...This story would be a good one for little kids to enjoy or people of any age who really like dinosaurs! Reviewed by: Lydia - age 8"--Kids Book Buzz "I love the whole exciting vibe of the book and I highly recommend it."--Storywraps "If your favourite dinosaur drives a vehicle, what kind would it drive? In this picture book, author Lynn Leitch answers just that question....I love the illustrations by Scot Ritchie."--Book Time "[A] wild ride that will be especially exciting for little ones who like dinosaurs and cars....A fun book to share out loud."--The International Educator "5 out of 5 stars....This is such a fun book!...I like that the text is simple, but it really sparks your imagination! The illustrations are adorable, and I loved the cute designs for each dinosaur character....Every page has something new and interesting!"--Luminous Libro Review Quote Praise for Dinos Driving "I love the whole exciting vibe of the book and I highly recommend it."--Storywraps Description for Sales People Award-winning illustrator Scot Ritchie has more than 60 books to his credit, and his illustrations have been exhibited at the National Gallery of Canada Concludes with developmentally appropriate activities for caregivers and educators to try with their children Teaches children about the names of dinosaurs in a fun and easy-to-learn method Dinosaurs are perpetually popular with the target age group World rights available Description for Press or Other Media Velociraptor drives a mini car / Triceratops rides a motorcycle. Pre-schoolers can follow along in this light-hearted, humorous picture book that highlights a variety of whimsical dinosaurs and the vehicles they might drive. Dont miss the extra information about dinosaurs and the enrichment activities that will have readers learning about their favorite prehistoric creatures in no time! Description for Library Eight dinosaurs are humorously depicted in vehicles chosen to suit their habits or anatomy. Back matter includes a relevant fact about each dinosaur, as well as age-appropriate enrichment activities. Details ISBN1772782696 Author Scot Ritchie Pages 24 Publisher Pajama Press Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1772782696 ISBN-13 9781772782691 Format Hardcover Imprint Pajama Press Place of Publication Toronto Country of Publication Canada Illustrations Illustrations, color Illustrator Scot Ritchie Audience Age 1-3 Publication Date 2022-10-31 UK Release Date 2022-10-31 Alternative 9781772782950 DEWEY 813.6 Audience Preschool (0-5) AU Release Date 2023-01-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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