Dinky the Tinysaur
By (Author) Maggie Edkins Willis
Illustrated by Maggie Edkins Willis
Simon & Schuster
Beach Lane Books
25th November 2025
United States
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Dinosaurs and prehistoric world
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Hardback
40
Width 216mm, Height 279mm, Spine 3mm
An oversized dinosaur named Dinky helps two siblings discover that a persons heart matters more than their appearance in this delightful picture book perfect for fans of Clifford the Big Red Dog and Dragons Love Tacos.
Twin siblings have their heart set on adopting a dinosaur. But not just any dinosaurthey want a pocket-sized tinysaur! They find the perfect one and name her Dinky. Life with Dinky is lots of fununtil one day when the twins start to notice that Dinky is growing.
When Dinkys new size causes trouble at their birthday party, the twins get angry and Dinky runs away. But it isnt long until the twins miss their beloved pet. Can they find Dinky and bring her back home
Maggie Edkins Willisgrew up in Missouri and Maine. She now writes and illustrates books for children from her home studio in the Hudson Valley, where she lives with her husband and two children. Her debut picture book, Little Ghost Makes a Friend, is a highly acclaimed bestseller. She is also the creator of the middle grade graphic novelSmaller Sister. You can visit her online atMaggieMadeThis.com.