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Dino Dad: Dino Detectives
By (Author) Andy Day
Illustrated by Steven Lenton
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Puffin
19th August 2025
19th June 2025
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Dinosaurs and prehistoric world
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Magical realism / Magical fantasy
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Time travel
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction
Paperback
176
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 15mm
200g
A fantastic new magical dino-tastic adventure series from children's TV superstar Andy Day, paired with illustration powerhouse Steven Lenton!
What if YOUR dad could change into a dinosaur
Hello! It's me, Ruby Thumb. Me and my dad have loads of amazing adventures in Dinotropolis - an incredible island, full of dinosaurs who live just like us humans do. And when we go there using our special magic Ammonite shell, we turn into dinosaurs too!
I can't wait to tell you all about our next adventure. It was fantastic - I got to be a real-life dino detective! Me and dad had to solve the mystery of a missing fossilised dinosaur egg . . . and we discovered something amazing along the way . . . !
We have so many amazing adventures . . . and I can't wait for you to join us!
A hilarious and brilliantly illustrated easy-to-read story peppered with real dino facts - perfect for any young dinosaur-lover!
Make sure you read the rest of Andy's brilliant Dino Dad stores: Dino Dad; Ice Age and Big School Talent Show
Here's what real readers are saying about Dino Dad!
My son loves both dinosaurs and Andy, so this book was an absolute hit with him
A great way to help children transition into chapter books with beloved TV star Andy
The story is fun and engaging, with just the right amount of humour to keep them giggling
Great book for kids aged 5-8 years old. The artwork is great, the story is fun and theres also a learning element to it
A delightful and engaging story thats perfect for young Andy Day or dinosaur fans
Andy Day (Author)
Andy Day is one of the best-known stars of preschool television. Andy is the star of multiple children's programmes, most notably his Andy's Adventures, which span from dinosaurs, safari, aquatic, and his currently-being-filmed 'global' adventures. He is also the star of 'Andy and the Band' which features Andy's real-life pop band Andy and the Odd Socks, who have played hundreds of live shows, and released two albums.
Steven Lenton (Illustrator)
Steven Lenton is a multi-award-winning illustrator, originally from Cheshire, now working from his studio in Brighton. He has illustrated many children's books including Virtually Christmas by David Baddiel, The Hundred And One Dalmatians adapted by Peter Bently, The Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam series by Tracey Corderoy, Frank Cottrell-Boyce's fiction titles and his self-penned series Genie and Teeny.