Hi, YABCers!
Today we’re super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for
The Great Dinosaur Sleepover (Linda Bailey), releasing April 8, 2025!
Before we get to the cover, here’s a note from the Publisher:
Get ready to roar with excitement for The Great Dinosaur Sleepover, the upcoming picture book that’s about to stomp its way into your heart and onto your bookshelf! Perfect for the dino-obsessed reader in your life, this hilarious and heartwarming adventure transforms a young boy’s disappointing birthday party into an unforgettable prehistoric bash. With vibrant illustrations and a storyline that celebrates the magic of friendship, the joy of new experiences, and the importance of not judging a book by its cover—or its claws! This dino-mite tale is an ideal gift for birthdays and any-kind-of-days. Dive into the fun and discover how a blast from the past can turn an ordinary night into the ultimate sleepover adventure!
Ready to see?
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Here it is!
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Title: The Great Dinosaur Sleepover
Author: Linda Bailey
Illustrator: Joe Bluhm
Release date: April 8, 2025
Publisher: Tundra Books
ISBN: 9780735269231
Jake loves dinosaurs, so with his birthday coming up, he knows just what kind of party he wants — a dinosaur sleepover! Dino games, dino balloons, dino cake. Dino everything! But when the big day arrives, his friends all come down with the flu, and the party seems to be on the edge of extinction.
Then, in the middle of the night, Jake hears a strange noise and goes to investigate. To his surprise, he finds some prehistoric party guests right there in his living room! They’ve invited themselves in to make sure Jake has a birthday he’ll never forget —just don’t tell the T-Rex!
An unforgettable birthday tale with huge laughs and heart, this newest picture book from acclaimed author Linda Bailey celebrates friendship, inclusion and fun – and is brought to life with magnificent, cinematic artwork from award-winning animation director and illustrator Joe Bluhm.
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About the Author: Linda Bailey
Linda Bailey has written nearly forty books for children, including The Three Little Mittens, Carson Crosses Canada, Princesses Versus Dinosaurs and If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur. Her books have been translated into twenty languages and have won multiple awards such as the Ontario Blue Spruce and Silver Birch Awards, the California Young Reader Medal, the Georgia Children’s Picture Book Award and the UK School Library Association Information Book Award. Linda has been honored for her exceptional body of work in children’s literature with the Vicky Metcalf Award. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia where she has had some stupendous sleepovers with her grandchildren.
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About the Illustrator: Joe Bluhm
Joe Bluhm is an artist and storyteller, with books and animation as his primary medium. The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore by William Joyce, the book that inspired the Academy Award–winning short film, marked his picture book debut. He has illustrated several books and graphic novels, including The Magician’s Secret by Zachary Hyman and Dear Sister by Alison McGhee. His animation work has garnered Emmy and Academy awards. Joe currently lives in Louisiana with his wife, kids and menagerie of pets.
*Giveaway Details*
Five (5) winners will receive a copy of The Great Dinosaur Sleepover (Linda Bailey) ~ US/CAN Only!
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