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Did you know dinosaurs still roam the earth A small but mighty bird declares it is a dinosaur! But no one believes that dinosaurs still exist. How can it be a dinosaur when it is so little Dinosaurs didn't have feathers . . . or did they This tiny dino is here to explain to its animal friends that birds are, in fact, dinosaurs, and all creatures are connected to one big animal family. With a playful ensemble of animal characters and dynamic bursts of dialogue, celebrated author and illustrator Deborah Freedman has created a spirited and informative picture book for dinosaur lovers of all ages.



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Deborah Freedman

Deborah Freedman was an architect once-upon-a-time, but now she loves to build worlds in children's picture books. She is the author and illustrator of many, most recently, SHY, THIS HOUSE, ONCE, and CARL AND THE MEANING OF LIFE. Her book IS WAS will be published by Atheneum Children's Books on May 4, 2021. Deborah lives in a colorful house in Connecticut, where she is always busy writing and drawing. Please visit www.deborahfreedman.net to learn more about Deborah and her work.IS WAS"An experience that is, and always will be, memorable." - Kirkus Reviews, ? starred reviewCARL AND THE MEANING OF LIFE"... a beautiful, gently humorous picture book.." Wall Street JournalTHIS HOUSE, ONCE:"Tender, comforting, and complex." -- Kirkus Reviews, ?starred reviewSHY:"An exquisite treasure for bashful readers, animal lovers, and anyone who's ever wanted a friend." -- Kirkus Reviews, ?starred reviewBY MOUSE & FROG"Freedman's story speaks to power of creative passion and the rewards of playing well with others." -- Publishers Weekly, ?starred reviewTHE STORY OF FISH AND SNAIL:"This marvelous metabook shines in both concept and beauty." -- Kirkus Reviews, ?starred reviewBLUE CHICKEN:"Full of surprise and emotion..." -- School Library Journal, ?starred reviewSCRIBBLE:"... a clever gem of a book" -- Publishers Weekly



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