Dinosaurs: My Beastly Activity Book by Victor Escandell is not just a cleverly though out educational work book for children aged four to seven years, but an outstanding work of illustration and graphic design.
It is made up of 40 double page spreads telling the story of the earth’s, geological formation, the evolution of the creatures on it (including us human beings) and details of each era and time span. Every cartoon-style illustration is in black, white and subdued tones so that children can follow the instructions and add bright colours to bring those pictures to life.
On other pages are puzzles and space for writing and drawing games and then there is a cut-out and a mobile to make. On the last seven pages of the book, there is a ‘Wikisaurus’, as it is called, which is a complete guide to all of the dinosaurs and other creatures referred to in the text with a handy pronunciation guide.
The book comes in sketch book form, in that it has a hardback cover to rest on and an elastic retainer to hold to pages closed. It is ideal for taking away on holiday or travelling with and will provide many hours of fun.
Our six-year-old grandson thought that the pictures were very funny and that there was a lot to do. This book would make a treasured gift and is terrific value for money.
PWT rating: ♥♥♥♥♥
Published by Thames & Hudson, Dinosaurs: My Beastly Activity Book