Make story time an adventure with My Dad is a Dinosaur, written by Courtnery Birch, illustrated by Melissa Dunn.

A fun and imaginative children's picture book celebrating the magic of family play and the incredible imagination of kids.

From building bear caves out of couch cushions to hiding from tigers in the kitchen, this playful story follows Dad and the kids as they transform an ordinary day at home into an imaginative adventure.

It's a lovely reminder that some of the best childhood memories come from simply playing and imagining together.

This Australian-made book is a fun and heartwarming choice for family story time, particularly for little ones who love dinosaurs, adventure and imaginative play.

Features

• Fun and imaginative children's picture book

• Celebrates family play and imagination

• Features Dad as the biggest kid of them all

• Encourages children and parents to imagine and play together

• Board book format designed for young readers

• Gloss and embossed title

• Smooth matte finish

• Printed on FSC-certified board

Product Details

• Title: My Dad is a Dinosaur

• Author: Courtney Birch

• Illustrator: Melissa Dunn

• Format: Board book

• Finish: Smooth matte

• Cover: Gloss and embossed title

• Paper: FSC-certified board

Why You'll Love It

My Dad is a Dinosaur turns everyday family life into a world of adventure. It's a playful read that celebrates the special bond between dads and their children while encouraging imaginative play.

The sturdy board book format makes it particularly well suited to younger children, while the bright, characterful illustrations give little readers plenty to look at and explore. It's a lovely book to read together and a thoughtful way to encourage children to see just how much fun can be found in ordinary moments.

Perfect Gift For

• Dads and their young children

• Toddlers and preschoolers

• Dinosaur-loving kids

• Families who love imaginative play

• Father's Day

• New dads

• Birthday gifts

• Family story time

Perfect For

• Bedtime reading

• Family story time

• Encouraging imaginative play

• Father's Day gifting

• Toddler and preschooler bookshelves

• Australian children's book collections

• A special gift from a child to Dad

Australian Made

My Dad is a Dinosaur is proudly created in North Queensland, with writing and illustration connected to the local creative community, making this a lovely choice for customers looking to support Australian authors, artists and independent publishers.

Shipping

We offer flexible delivery options to suit everyone:

• Australia-wide shipping

• International shipping available

Click & Collect Available in Melbourne

Prefer to collect your order? Paper Republic offers convenient Click & Collect from our Melbourne stores.

Pickup locations:

• Camberwell Store, Melbourne VIC

• Royal Arcade Store, Melbourne CBD, VIC

Australian Owned

Paper Republic is an Australian-owned and operated retailer based in Melbourne, offering a carefully curated collection of premium stationery, books, journals, greeting cards, gifts and lifestyle products from Australia and around the world. We proudly source beautifully designed products that inspire creativity, connection and meaningful everyday moments.

We use the Australia Post Network to ensure that all purchases are delivered promptly to your destination.

Standard Shipping - $9.95. 4-8 Business Days*.

Express Shipping - $14.95. 2-4 Business Days.

International Shipping - Calculated at checkout, delivery times may vary.

We offer free click & collect from our Camberwell and Royal Arcade store. Please select your preferred location at checkout.
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