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The Dinosaur Next Door

By David Litchfield

Liz suspects her leafy neighbour is hiding something—and races to rescue him before it’s too late.

heartwarming imaginative engaging

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 5

From 6 readers

Genres

Fantasy Friendship/Family

What is The Dinosaur Next Door about?

Liz is convinced her neighbour, Mr Wilson, is hiding a secret—he has a long neck, clumpy feet, and a peculiar taste for green leaves. Could he be a dinosaur? When scientists take Mr Wilson away, Liz realises everyone should be free to live as they wish. Determined to help her friend, she embarks on a mission to rescue him, learning valuable lessons about acceptance and friendship along the way.

About the author

David Litchfield is a talented author and illustrator from the UK. He is best known for creating the much-loved picture book 'The Bear and the Piano'. David’s stories are full of warmth, imagination, and beautiful artwork that inspire children to dream big and believe in themselves.

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2025

First published

2024

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