The Wondrous Dinosaurium

The Wondrous Dinosaurium nominated for the Crystal Kite Award!

Children’s Book Award shortlisted picture book The Wondrous Dinosaurium by debut author John Condon with illustrations by Steve Brown has just picked up another fabulous award nomination! It has been shortlisted for the Crystal Kite Award selected by the members of SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators in the British Isles and Ireland) who have voted for their choice children’s books of the year. Candy Gourlay has written… Read More »The Wondrous Dinosaurium nominated for the Crystal Kite Award!

Maverick authors vote on Book of the Year 2018!

Voting has commenced! Maverick authors are busy voting on the 2018 Maverick Book of the Year from a shortlist chosen by the Maverick office staff: AdoraBULL by Alison Donald with illustrations by Alex Willmore Arlo, Mrs Ogg and the Dinosaur Zoo by Alice Hemming with illustrations by Kathryn Durst Froggy Day by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Barbara Bakos The Wondrous Dinosaurium by John Condon with illustrations by Steve Brown… Read More »Maverick authors vote on Book of the Year 2018!

The Wondrous Dinosaurium hits 30 FIVE STAR reviews on Amazon!

Praise for picture book The Wondrous Dinosaurium by John Condon with illustrations by Steve Brown is growing to Diplodocus proportions! We have just spotted 30 FIVE STAR reviews on Amazon! ‘A roaring delight’ ‘Our current bedtime favourite’ ‘Refreshingly different dinosaur story!’ Have a look at some of the amazing comments and buy a copy here

The Wondrous Dinosaurium to be the focus of the SCBWI book club meeting at Waterstones in Piccadilly!

SCBWI membersÂ and those who are interested in joining are in for a treat on Tuesday September 11th from 7 to 9pm at Waterstones in Piccadilly when there will beÂ a fantastic book club meeting! The group will be discussing picture book The Wondrous Dinosaurium by fellow Scoobie, John Condon and illustrator Steve Brown. Our very own Maverick MD Steve Bicknell will also be there! For any picture book writers or… Read More »The Wondrous Dinosaurium to be the focus of the SCBWI book club meeting at Waterstones in Piccadilly!

‘I loved it, Iâ€™m dying to read it to our story-timers and share it with our library visitors’ Book Monsters rave review for The Wondrous Dinosaurium!

Ally at Book Monsters recently posted a rave review for picture book The Wondrous Dinosaurium by John Condon with illustrations by Steve Brown: ‘John Condon has cleverly given this story a slight non-fiction twist by incorporating some dinosaur facts in, which I liked a lot and is perfectly pitched to pique the interest of very young children. It is a great starter for children, and can easily then lead to… Read More »‘I loved it, Iâ€™m dying to read it to our story-timers and share it with our library visitors’ Book Monsters rave review for The Wondrous Dinosaurium!

Mr Ree crashes the dino-mite launch party for The Wondrous Dinosaurium in London!

Lots of fun was had by all who attended The Wondrous Dinosaurium launch party on Tuesday evening at West End Lane Books in West Hampstead. There were dinosaur shaped biscuits and even Mr Ree, the proprietor of The Wondrous Dinosaurium, made a surprise guest appearance!Â Many congratulations to author John Condon and illustrator Steve Brown on a great new picture book.Â The wonderful reviews have been coming in thick and… Read More »Mr Ree crashes the dino-mite launch party for The Wondrous Dinosaurium in London!

‘Great suspense and fun dialogue’ My Book Corner rave review for The Wondrous Dinosaurium!

Leisa at My Book Corner just posted a fab review for The Wondrous Dinosaurium by John Condon with illustrations by Steve Brown (along with a very funny story about a childhood cinema outing to see Jurassic Park!!): ‘The ideaâ€™s a simple one â€“ Danny wants a pet. But not just any petâ€¦ a giant Jurassic one. Luckily Mr Reeâ€™s the purveyor of prehistoric pets at the local Dinosaurium, wedged on… Read More »‘Great suspense and fun dialogue’ My Book Corner rave review for The Wondrous Dinosaurium!

Amusing tale that hits the spot with both dinosaur lovers and pet people: Red Reading Hub reviews The Wondrous Dinosaurium!

Jill at Red Reading Hub just posted a great review for new picture book The Wondrous Dinosaurium by John Condon with illustrations by Steve Brown: ‘John Condonâ€™s amusing tale about the pitfalls of not doing any research before choosing a pet will hit the spot with both dinosaur lovers and pet people. Steve Brownâ€™s illustrations of the dinosaur menagerie are at once droll and yet recognisably authentic dinosaur species: avid… Read More »Amusing tale that hits the spot with both dinosaur lovers and pet people: Red Reading Hub reviews The Wondrous Dinosaurium!

Dino-mite interview with The Wondrous Dinosaurium author John Condon in Story Snug!

Catherine at Story Snug has just posted a lovely interview with John Condon author of The Wondrous Dinosaurium, our latest picture book publishing next week. Here is just a little snippet: ‘I wanted the story to entertain children but also inspire them to learn more about dinosaurs. I tried to ensure there was a mixture of both dinosaurs they would recognize and others they might be unfamiliar with. I also… Read More »Dino-mite interview with The Wondrous Dinosaurium author John Condon in Story Snug!

‘A bright and funny book’ Book Murmuration enjoys shopping at The Wondrous Dinosaurium!

Louise at Book Murmuration recently reviewed The Wondrous Dinosaurium by John Condon with illustrations by Steve Brown which is publishing next week: ‘A total treat for little dinosaur lovers who have dreamed of having a dinosaur of their own. The Dinosaurium and its owner Mr Ree bring a touch of magic to the everyday world. The rhythm of Mr Reeâ€™s speech keeps the story rolling along. No matter how many… Read More »‘A bright and funny book’ Book Murmuration enjoys shopping at The Wondrous Dinosaurium!