This is the fascinating story of Mary Anning, probably the world's best known fossil-hunter. As a baby, Mary was struck by lightening, then as a little girl she found a fossilised sea monster, the most important prehistoric discovery of its time. The spectacular tale of a little girl who dared to be different and who followed her dreams will inspire young children - especially those who love dinosaurs!

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2006 by Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd .

Includes the work of John Agard, Michael Rosen, Robert Frost, Eleanor Farjeon and many more well-loved writers. The sections are illustrated in full colour by popular illustrators: SPRING by Sheila Moxley; SUMMER by Lydia Monks; AUTUMN by Ruth Rivers, and WINTER by Tom Saeker. Around half of the Anholts' titles are illustrated by Catherine, including the Chimp and Zee serie