Books like Sammy and the Dinosaurs (Harry and the Dinosaurs) by Ian Whybrow
Sammy stumbles upon a forgotten collection of toy dinosaurs in the attic. He cleans each model and brings them along to the neighborhood library, where he spends time learning and whispering their names. The dinosaurs seem to reciprocate with faint whispers of thanks. When a mishap involving a train of toy cars nearly separates him from his cherished companions, Sammy’s knowledge of every dinosaur’s name helps him bring them back together.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Ian Whybrow
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