Dinosaurs on Kitten Island
By (Author) Michael Slack
HarperCollins Publishers
Farshore
4th August 2022
6th January 2022
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Dinosaurs and prehistoric world
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Pets and pet care: Cats
813.6
Paperback
48
Width 245mm, Height 275mm, Spine 4mm
290g
A daring dinosaur adventure and tale of purr-severance with timid dinosaurs and fearless kittens!
Sure to elicit giggles with every RAWR! of distress! Kirkus Reviews
Life on Dinosaur Island is BORING. So the dinosaurs are escaping to Kitten Island to play with their new kitty friends.
But these kittens love to tumble and crash and launch things into the air things like uh-oh . . . DINOSAURS!
Can these unlikely playmates find common ground before their playdate ends in cat-astrophe
The cheeky follow-up to Kittens on Dinosaurs, celebrating friendship, creativity and compromise.
A deliciously funny story with a mischievous twist perfect for fans of Jon Klassen and Peter Brown.
Slacks jokey, cajoling narration adds to the fun of this silly romp. The digitally painted illustrations of round-eyed kitties and toothy cartoon dinos will entice fans of both to read or listen.'Kirkus
'A lively story that encourages ambition, tenacity, creative problem-solving, and cuddling.' Publishers Weekly
'Textured, motion-focused digital art in mellow tones complements the feisty, big-eyed kitties nonstop action. An absurd conceit bolsters a lively story that encourages ambition, tenacity, creative problem-solving, and cuddling.' Publishers Weekly
'Slacks jewel-toned digital art is full of action, onomatopoeic text emanate, and visual puns that are sure to bring out the storytime giggles; especially delightful are the kitties mobile litterbox and the dinosaurs hopscotching over hot lava. The clear, conversational text includes plenty of bolding and font size changes to help encourage an active telling and it is sure to result in some listeners choosing to read along.' BCCB
Young children will enjoy the mishaps and high jinks and perhaps take into consideration the feelings of others when playing. Children will enjoy interpreting the illustrations and bring their own takes to what is unfolding. VERDICT Charming illustrations partner well with a simple story of playtime. School Library Journal
Michael Slack is the author and illustrator of many books for young readers, including Bunny Built, Shorty & Clem, and Elecopter. His art and character design has been featured in books, television, and games. He lives with his family in the Bay Area of California.