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December picture book of the month: The Dinosaur that Pooped Christmas - ANSWERS BACK FROM DOUGIE AND TOM McFLY

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RachelMumsnet · 03/12/2012 12:31

December's picture book of the month, The Dinosaur that Pooped Christmas has caused much excitement at MNHQ; First of all copies of the book came in and it had us all Xmas Shock and Xmas Grin in equal measures. Then we received confirmation that authors Dougie and Tom of McFly had recorded a very special Christmas message to Mumsnetters. Visit December picture book of the month page to watch the vid, read more about the book and find out how you can win one of 50 free copies ...

It's All about You this month: We're inviting you to send in your Qs to Dougie and Tom before the end of Sunday 9 December. We'll pick ten Qs and send them over to Tom and Dougie to answer before Christmas. If you're question has been chosen, not only will you feel like a Star Girl, but you will also receive a SIGNED copy of The Dinosaur who Pooped. Everybody Knows this will Obviously make a great Christmas present, so we'll announce winners early next week so the books can be sent out before Christmas.

We urge anyone who received a free copy to please come back to this thread and let us know what your kids think (and we don't want any Lies) so we can pass on the feedback to the McFly boys.

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Helium123 · 03/12/2012 22:21

Hi, what's it like writing together? Do you find that you bring the best out of each other to write the best book? What's your way of solving a conflict of ideas between you (if there are any!)

ThePlatypusAlwaysTriumphs · 03/12/2012 22:14

I've actually just bought the book last week for my dino-mad ds for christmas! It made me giggle, and I'm sure he will love it. I had no idea who wrote it...

horleyflyer · 03/12/2012 22:09

My daughter is a huge fan and has been to loads of gigs.She has a picture of you guys which almost covers the whole wall! She wants to get your book for her neice and says if she brings it when you play in Portsmouth will you sign it? ( Mind you she wouldn't part with it if you did LOL)
ps.Does Dougie remember the cd signing in Portsmouth? She met you then :)

gloriafloria · 03/12/2012 21:51

Do you have good memories of sharing stories/being read to by your parents when you were children and do you feel this may have had some influence on your creative skills?

The title of the book definitely appeals to my son and daughter's humour Smile

McPhee · 03/12/2012 21:20

Fab title Grin

Soooo boys....is this the type of book you can see yourself reading, to your own children one day. And if not, what would be your ideal bedtime read Wink

HeadfirstForAMistletoeKiss · 03/12/2012 21:14

How do they fit all that on? Xmas Grin

Sorry catinthehat, I've asked a similar question to you!

thisthreadwilloutme · 03/12/2012 21:02

Oh yes I forgot the English version had a polite title Headfirst Still I think the Dutch title About a Little Mole Who Wants to Know Who It Was that Pooped on its Head is my favourite Xmas Grin

JustFabulous · 03/12/2012 19:58

Ooooo DS2 would love that book!

HeadfirstForAMistletoeKiss · 03/12/2012 19:54

The Little Mole Who Went In Search Of Whodunnit is a favourite is our house too, so this sounds like our kind of book Xmas Grin

Will there be a sequel? Like the Crocodile That Spewed Easter (but better than my idea)

thisthreadwilloutme · 03/12/2012 19:31

My kids would love this book, their favourite book is The Little Mole Who Got Pooped On so this is right up their street.

My question for both of you is

What was your favourite book when you were a child?

camdancer · 03/12/2012 14:40

Toilet humour, dinosaurs and Christmas all in one book - what's not to love! My kids might enjoy it also. Wink

This might not be the type of question you want but here goes. (I hope it isn't inappropriate.) Do you think that your mental health issues help or hinder you in writing songs and books?

Catiinthehat · 03/12/2012 12:53

Love the title! If the books as good as the title I think this will be a huge hit! It's great to have a kids book that will hit the note with dads as well!
Do you have any more books in the line up? (More in the series? Or something completely different?)

Firewall · 03/12/2012 12:46

Hi! You are both fantastic and its great to see such a wonderful book from you both! My question is what inspired you to write a picture book? Is it something you always had in mind to do?

Thanks :)

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