Books like Dinosaurs and all that rubbish by Michael Foreman
In Michael Foreman’s engaging juvenile illustration, gigantic dinosaurs sweep across the globe, a startling visual metaphor for the impact of pollution and ecological neglect. The book invites children to question the ways human activity harms the planet and encourages stewardship of nature. Foreman’s classic, first published in 1972, remains a relevant and thought‑provoking tale for contemporary young readers.
First publish date: October 28, 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Michael Foreman
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