The Day I Had a Dinosaur

A fun-filled friendship story about our favorite prehistoric reptiles…Dinosaurs!

When Luke and his friends have “real-life” dinosaurs for a day, there can only be one outcome, the best-osaurus day ever! Join these kind-hearted friends as they adventure through their day, ensuring that no dinosaur is left out, and everyone has fun working together.  

Book Details

  • Illustrator: Vaughan Duck
  • Formats available: Hardback and eBook
  • ISBN Hardcover: 978-1-960616-11-1
  • Publication Date: June 2024

Reviews and Accolades

Readers’ Choice Book Award Finalist

1. Why Imagination is Crucial for Children’s Development Imagination is a cornerstone of childhood development, playing a vital role in shaping a child’s cognitive, emotional, and social growth. When children engage in imaginative activities, such as storytelling, they exercise their…

“There are several SEL components to the story. The children display empathy and kindness throughout the book … A new worthy addition to the series, The Day I Had a Dinosaur, provides multiple learning opportunities while being a fun and…

“A laugh-out-loud, fun-filled playground adventure, with a dino-sized twist.” 

“Embedded into the story are accompanying messages about diversity, friendship, problem-solving, adaptation, and building inclusive support systems. These themes will especially delight adults looking for picture books that feature basic examples of cooperative thinking.”

‘A simple, charming story about dinosaurs, adventure and friendship’. “A message-driven tale that will appeal most to young construction-vehicle enthusiasts. Our verdict: Get it!”

“Highlighting the importance of patience, kindness, empathy, and never giving up, this is a well-rounded, heartwarming story that’s so fun that its lessons about friendship and supporting each other slip in offhandedly, without didacticism. The spread of worn-out dinos being…