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Alex doesn’t want an ordinary pet; he wants a dinosaur. This whimsical story follows his imaginative wish as it sparks playful adventures and lessons about doing what truly delights one’s heart.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Hiawyn Oram
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