The Christmasaurus

What do our readers think of The Christmasaurus? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the silly humour, exciting adventure, lovable dinosaur and rhymes, and they like the messages about friendship, kindness and never giving up. Some children find the bullying and the hunter quite scary, although they still describe the story as funny, magical and hard to put down.

What does the Pageticker team say about The Christmasaurus?

The Christmasaurus is a big, bouncy festive adventure with dinosaurs, singing elves, flying reindeer and enough glittery magic to make even the sternest Scrooge crack a smile. Tom Fletcher combines lively illustrations, jokes, songs and heartfelt themes about friendship, difference and believing in the seemingly impossible.

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What is The Christmasaurus about?

William Trundle, a young boy who uses a wheelchair, dreams of dinosaurs. One Christmas Eve, he meets the Christmasaurus, a dinosaur longing to fly with Santa's reindeer. Together, they embark on a magical adventure filled with friendship, festive cheer, and the belief that the impossible can become possible.

About the author

Tom Fletcher is a much-loved British author and musician. He is famous for writing exciting books like 'The Christmasaurus' and 'The Creakers'. Tom's stories are full of adventure, fun, and imagination. When he's not writing, he enjoys making music and sharing his love of reading with children everywhere.

Discussion ideas around The Christmasaurus

Being different: William and the Christmasaurus both feel different from the people around them. How do their differences shape the friendship they build?

Believing in the impossible: What does the story suggest about the power of belief, and when might believing in something help a person overcome a challenge?

Kindness and forgiveness: William has to decide how to respond to people who have treated him badly. What makes forgiveness difficult, and when might it be worthwhile?

Courage and determination: The Christmasaurus longs to fly even when his attempts go wrong. Which character shows the most courage, and what can we learn from their determination?

Christmas traditions: How does the book mix familiar Christmas ideas with surprising new ones, such as a dinosaur at the North Pole? Which traditions would you keep, change or invent?