Christopher Franceschelli is a seasoned publisher,
editor, and creator of children’s books. He currently runs
Chronicle’s Handprint imprint and the SmartInk packaging company. A
born-and-raised New Yorker, Franceschelli lives with his family in
Brooklyn. His books include the Hello City! Series and the Abrams
Trail Tale series.
David Partington is an illustrator based in Bristol, UK. His
influences range from mid-century design to Saturday morning
cartoons. As part of Peski Studio (formerly Peskimo) he enjoys
screen printing, a process which often informs his approach to
illustration. David’s work can be seen in kids’ books, food
packaging, and jumbo floor puzzles around the world. He especially
enjoys creating characters, drawing friendly robots, and sending
them on incredible adventures. His books include the Abrams Block
Book series and the Hello Dinosaur series.
The age-appropriate new vocabulary and the clever design will
prompt hours of study by aspiring paleontologists; the sturdy
construction ensures the book will survive them.
*Kirkus Reviews*
A companion volume to the author’s Alphablock (2013) and
Countablock (2014, both Abrams), this chunky block of a book,
replete with flaps, offers tiny tots a litany of 21
dinosaurs...VERDICT Board book lovers and beyond will enjoy this
fun look at dinos.
*School Library Journal*
This chunky board book clocks in at 96 pages, but its cheerful
design and trove of dinosaurs will easily capture youngsters’
attention. Vintage print-style illustrations implement bright
colors and die-cut pages to draw comparisons between modern animals
and their dinosaur counterparts... The clues and die-cut dino
reveals make for a fun, informative read.
*Booklist*
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