Edwina: The Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct

Edwina: The Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct

by Mo Willems (Author), Mo Willems (Illustrator)

Synopsis

What happens when a dinosaur doesn't know she's extinct? Find out in this comical cartoon-style picture book! Everyone knows Edwina. She's the dinosaur who plays with the children and helps little old ladies across the road. She's the dinosaur who bakes chocolate-chip cookies! Everyone loves her ... except the class know-it-all Reginald Von Hoobie-Doobie. Reginald knows dinosaurs are extinct, and he is ready to prove it. But will anyone listen? And if they do, what will happen to Edwina?

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 40
Publisher: Walker
Published: 07 Apr 2008

ISBN 10: 1406312290
ISBN 13: 9781406312294
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years

Media Reviews
Full of fun and frivolity. * Liverpool Echo *
A funny premise that gives US author and illustrator Mo Willems the perfect chance to excel with some brilliantly inventive illustrations. * Junior *
In his spare but expressive line illustrations Mo Willems captures the force of Reginald's passionate argument. -- Julia Eccleshare * The Guardian *
Edwina is a mammoth of a sweetie who helps everyone she meets ... fun for the under fives. * Newbury Weekly News *
The text and the pictures are funny and surprising ... this rewards rereading - the jokes work, there is lots to look at and it has a wordless feel-good finish. -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *
Author Bio
Six-time Emmy Award Winner and Caldecott Honor recipient Mo Willems spent nine years as a scriptwriter and animator for Sesame Street. His distinctive animated films have been shown at festivals around the world and translated into numerous languages. His groundbreaking picture books include Leonardo, the Terrible Monster (9781406308075), Knuffle Bunny (9781844280599) and the popular Pigeon series. He lives in Brooklyn, New York with his family.