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Harry And The Dinosaurs United

By Ian Whybrow

Part of the Harry and the Dinosaurs series
engaging teamwork-focused imaginative

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Average score: 5

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What does the Pageticker team say about Harry And The Dinosaurs United?

A lively, accessible story, in which Harry and his dinosaurs bring humour and imagination to a familiar challenge: learning to play as a team. It offers clear themes of friendship, cooperation and listening to others, making it a good choice for children aged 5–8 who enjoy sport, dinosaurs or stories about working together.

Genres

Sport Friendship/Family

What is Harry And The Dinosaurs United about?

Harry is appointed captain of his class football team, but the players struggle to work together. With the school competition approaching, Harry, his friends, and their dinosaur mascots must learn the importance of teamwork to succeed in the big match.

About the author

Ian Whybrow is a much-loved British author who has written over 100 books for children. He is best known for creating the fun and adventurous 'Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs' series. Ian’s stories are full of excitement, laughter, and heart, making them favourites for children and their families everywhere.

Discussion ideas around Harry And The Dinosaurs United

Being a captain: What makes Harry a good captain, and what could he learn about helping his team?

Working together: Why do the players struggle when they do not work as a team, and what helps them improve?

Listening to others: How might the match change if each player only followed their own ideas?

Teamwork in real life: Where might you need teamwork at school, at home or when playing with friends?

Winning and taking part: What do you think makes a team successful besides scoring the most goals?

Pages

24 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2016

First published

2009

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