Dinosaur Friends is two books in one, a novel concept that little readers may find a little confusing at first but will then be amazed. If they flip the book over, they will get a completely different story!
Two dinosaur friends have two different adventures. In the first, little Spike wants to give an erupting volcano a gift while the bigger Conifer just wants to run. However, showing that they truly are the best of friends, Conifer helps Spike prepare the present. When the volcano erupts, they flee, only to find that Spike’s present is not what it seems. In the second, they have to save Conifer’s eggs from a forest fire. Spike overcome his fear of water and Conifer, her eggs and Spike are all saved.
These stories explore what it means to be a friend and will help children to understand the concept of looking out for each other. The stories are illustrated by delightfully simple and colourful pictures by Nicolás Milano. With nothing to detract from the experience, I award this book 5 stars.
By Phoebe Wilby