Where's my dinosaur? by Ashley Kwok and Jasmine Berry

‘There’s something growing in Mummy’s tummy.  Daddy says it’s my new playmate.’ However, if you are a young person who loves dinosaurs then the new playmate is certain to be one.  Excited imagining continues for what else the new playmate might be – a puppy? Maybe a chick or a bunny?  A range of hidden dinosaurs on each page add to the interest. 

The young girl even has a name chosen for her dinosaur playmate.  The illustrations and colour are lively and add humour complementing the text.

But the new addition to the family is not a dinosaur.  It’s not a bear or an elephant.  A very funny, wide mouth opened, exclamation ‘Where’s my dinosaur?’ is sure to bring a smile.

The ending is wonderfully constructed, with the adjustments and change of a new sibling thoughtfully presented.

Cate Telfer