"Dinosaur!" by Peter Sís is a captivating children's picture book that follows a young boy whose imagination takes him on a fantastical journey through time. As he explores the world of dinosaurs, he learns about various species, their habitats, and the ancient world they inhabited. The narrative is enriched with Sís's vibrant illustrations that bring the dinosaurs to life, capturing the awe and wonder of these magnificent creatures. Through this engaging story, young readers gain insight into both the science of paleontology and the power of imagination, making it a delightful and educational experience. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 3-8 years.

This book was published in 2000 by HarperCollins Publishers .

Peter Ss is an internationally acclaimed illustrator, author, and filmmaker. He was born in Brno, Czechoslovakia, and attended the Academy of Applied Arts in Prague and the Royal College of Art in London. Peter is a seven-time winner of The New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year, a two-time Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honoree, and has won the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal twice. Peter's books, Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei, Tibet through the Red Box, and The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain were all named Caldecott Honor books by the American Library Association. The Wall was also awarded the Robert F. Sibert Medal. In addition, Peter Ss is the first childrens book illustrator to win the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship. He was chosen to deliver the 2012 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture for the Association for Library Service to Children. Peter won the 2012 Hans Christian Andersen Award. This award is considered the most prestigious in international children's literature, given biennially by the International Board on Books for Young People. Peter Ss lives in the New York City area with his wife and children.