The Dinosaur Who Lived in My Backyard

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On sale Jun 01, 1990 | 32 Pages | 9780140507362

"A young boy's wishful thinking becomes a smooth piece of nonfiction, charmingly packed with facts."--Publishers Weekly

"An appealing combination of fantasy and reality".--Kirkus Reviews


A young boy imagines what it was like long ago when dinosaurs lived in his own backyard. The story combines the little boy's charming imagination with early concepts of science and history to create a wonderful tale. The Dinosaur Who Lived in My Backyard is a great pick for classroom story time.
© B.G. Hennessy

B. G. Hennessy is the author of more than 35 picture books published in more than ten languages. She is the author of fifteen books based on Don Freeman’s loveable Corduroy bear. Read more about her on her website (www.bghennessy.com) and learn about her Read Aloud Library project at www.theresalapforthat.com.

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Susan Davis has worked in public radio for more than a decade and is currently a senior producer at North Carolina Public Radio/WUNC in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. View titles by Susan Davis

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"A young boy's wishful thinking becomes a smooth piece of nonfiction, charmingly packed with facts."--Publishers Weekly

"An appealing combination of fantasy and reality".--Kirkus Reviews


A young boy imagines what it was like long ago when dinosaurs lived in his own backyard. The story combines the little boy's charming imagination with early concepts of science and history to create a wonderful tale. The Dinosaur Who Lived in My Backyard is a great pick for classroom story time.

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© B.G. Hennessy

B. G. Hennessy is the author of more than 35 picture books published in more than ten languages. She is the author of fifteen books based on Don Freeman’s loveable Corduroy bear. Read more about her on her website (www.bghennessy.com) and learn about her Read Aloud Library project at www.theresalapforthat.com.

View titles by B.G. Hennessy
Susan Davis has worked in public radio for more than a decade and is currently a senior producer at North Carolina Public Radio/WUNC in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. View titles by Susan Davis

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