I’ve mentioned before that Monkey has become very interested in dinosaurs this year. I always love it when we find a book that works with something he is really interested in. So I was rather happy when I received a newly released book from Maverick Arts Publishing called Hocus Pocus Diplodocus.
Let me introduce you to the world’s very first magician! Hocus Pocus Diplodocus is the first picture book written by Steve Howson. Monkey and I both love the sound of Diplodocus, so this book was a hit straight away. The illustrations by Kate Daubey are colourful and really engage children.
It would appear the Hocus is a bit different from all his dinosaur friends; he could make all sorts of things disappear. He even saved his friend Burpy Barasaurus from the jaws of a T-Rex using his special powers.
A magician had been born, Hocus Pocus Diplodocus wowed the crowds from near and far with his amazing talents. As he grew up, so his powers increased until ……
I’m not going to reveal the end of the story, it’s very clever and left Monkey asking lots of questions. Any dinosaur fan will enjoy this book, it’s funny and not at all scary for younger children either.
If you live near York why not pop along to Waterstones Saturday 21st June and meet Steve Howson for yourself.
disclaimer: we were sent this book in exchange for an honest review
Question for you – is this a new book, or is it an old one republished? I swear I remember a Hocus Pocus Diplodocus book (which might be one my sister read) from the early to mid seventies – you got my memory working there for a second 🙂
According to my information this is the author’s first picture book so brand new ….
You review the loveliest books! We have so many books in our house but you can never have too many and I have a list longer than my arms of ones I’d like to get at some point – This has been added! x
Reviewing books is one of my favourite things ever. I adore books and Monkey loves them too. Always on the look out for some good additions for Pre-School too!
This look fantastic!! My two are dinosaur obsessed lately too and would love this book 🙂
It looks fun. Both of my kids like a dinosaur book, so will look out for this one.
That looks cool. We love a good dinosaur book 🙂