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Children's bookclub: There's a Dinosaur in My Bathtub by Catalina Echeverri

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RachelMumsnet · 03/02/2014 16:49

February bookclub choice: Catalina Echeverri's There's A Dinosaur in My Bathtub is the perfect picture book.

With wonderful illustrations, Catalina tells the story of Amelia and Pierre the french dinosaur who lives in her bathtub and their amazing adventures together which include dancing upside down and eating ginormous ice creams.

Apply for one of 50 free copies and come back and let us know what your dcs think.

Children's bookclub: There's a Dinosaur in My Bathtub by Catalina Echeverri
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majjsu · 16/02/2014 22:13

I read the book first and loved it. I agree with many of the comments above. The style of writing is engaging, fun and creative. The illustrations are very entertaining and the odd French words a cool touch.

My DD is 3.5 years old and in 1 day, we have read it 10 times. She loves it, especially the introduction where Amelia has a secret; the pictures of the dinosaur hiding made her laugh, as well as the dinosaur liking stinky cheese; she liked saying the French words and has asked for more; the adventures they have really inspired her, as she is making up more adventures for them and us. I think she wishes Pierre the dinosaur was actually real.

A great hit, thank you so much for sending it to us.

georgieandjess · 16/02/2014 15:42

Thanks very much for the book. My daughter wanted to read it straight away. So enjoyed it a lot and wanted it again and again. The illustrations are really great and I particulary liked the French phrases. A new favourite in our household.

Moofins · 16/02/2014 08:04

Thanks for the book. DS (4) loves it and asked for it to be read 2x on the first reading and then it was requested against bedtime. Lovely illustrations and DS wanted to chat about lots of things as we were reading. (how did they get to the moon, could he have some stinky cheese and a picnic, and the French words). The book got his interest from the first page when Amelia asks the reader to keep a secret.... We have read it about 5 times so far and he has said "ok" to keeping the secret every time! Would highly recommend.

SylviaDaisyPouncer · 15/02/2014 22:40

Dd(3.7), has really enjoyed this book. We both loved the illustrations, especially the "ice cream page" which was fun, she liked turning the book around to look at that picture.
She said she was sad at the end when Pierre leaves but was soon laughing again when she spotted his tail under the bed.
It has been our bedtime story for 3 nights, so a definite hit!
Thankyou for sending us a copy.

StillNoFuckingEyeDeer · 15/02/2014 18:37

Thanks for the book.
DD1 has really enjoyed it. It's a fun story & we loved the pictures and the little bits of French.

bioniknan · 15/02/2014 10:21

My grandson loved this book he read it all the way through struggled on the big words and he really liked the colourful pictures but I think it was a great story and he will read it again and again.

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TenaciousOne · 14/02/2014 19:37

This arrived yesterday and was read at bedtime, twice. I love the art style and the story is fun. I especially like the few French phrases thrown in the book.

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AliceMumsnet · 10/02/2014 10:40

This giveaway is now closed. We will notify those who have been selected to receive a free copy via email. We would love to hear your thoughts, so please feel free to discuss the book here throughout the month, or post a review.

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