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Dinosaurs and All that Rubbish

Name: Dinosaurs and All that Rubbish
Rating: 4.67 (9 reviews)
ISBN: 9780140552607

By Michael Foreman

He returns from the stars to find Earth transformed—but who restored its wild beauty?

thought-provoking engaging educational

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.67

From 9 readers

Genres

Nature

What is Dinosaurs and All that Rubbish about?

A man dreams of reaching a distant star and builds a rocket, leaving Earth polluted and desolate. While he's away, dormant dinosaurs awaken and restore the planet's beauty. Upon his return, the man is amazed by the transformed Earth and learns that the planet belongs to everyone, emphasising the importance of caring for our shared home.

About the author

Michael Foreman is a much-loved author and illustrator from the UK. He has created many wonderful books for children, including the popular story 'War Game'. Michael’s colourful pictures and imaginative stories have inspired children all over the world to enjoy reading and drawing. He loves bringing his characters and adventures to life on every page.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

1993

First published

1972

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