Harry and the Dinosaurs Make a Christmas Wish

Harry and the Dinosaurs

by Ian Whybrow, Adrian Reynolds (Illustrator)

ON A VISIT to Mr. Oakley’s farm, Harry and the Dinosaurs meet a bunch of little ducklings and decide that a pet duckling would be the perfect thing to ask for for Christmas. As the holidays approach, the excitement builds as to whether or not there will be a new pet on Christmas morning. And sure enough, there is a new pet . . . but it isn’t a duckling!

Praise for Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs:

“Humorous illustrations show the dinosaurs coming to life for Harry in this charming story.”—Publishers Weekly

Genres: Picture Books, Christmas, Childrens, Dinosaurs, Animals

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 2, 2004

About the author

Ian Whybrow is a British writer of children's books, first published in 1989. He has written over 100 books for children, has been translated into 27 languages and is published in 28 countries. His books are humorous and range from picture books to novels, short stories and poetry.

Reviews

[Ella · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as good as the other books in the series but still a nice story. Harry and his dinosaurs wish for a baby duck which seems quite unrelated to Christmas as they see baby ducks at the farm and then suddenly it’s Christmas time. They don’t get a duck but instead a baby dinosaur. There isn’t much of a message and just a focus on getting presents however the book is still fun for young children. There is a small link to being kind to others which could be discussed further as a class.

[Dan Boughen · Rating 5 out of 5]

7 year old says... Tsk. Tsk. It is great. 🐝

40 year old says... Well Easter was less than a week ago, so it is definitely about time to start on the Christmas books. Jay loves it, he got all excited and snuggley for Christmas. Best book I've read this year :):):) now the others are discussing when they're going to write their Xmas lists

[Melissa Namba · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect for my brother's kids. the farmer is named Mr. Oakley! And harry wants a baby chick!

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

cute for small children

[Jenna Mills · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just a bit blah.

[Moodles · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book but I wanted the dinosaurs to get the duckling because I love ducklings. Thank you for making this book

[Sam Dixon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lost count the amount of times I’ve read this book. My youngest granddaughter is fascinated by dinosaurs and now her favourite toy. Nicely illustrated and good storyline. Nothing not like

[Sarah A · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fun dinosaur book. In this one, Christmas is coming and Harry asks for a duckling from Santa.
He gets all sorts of other presents but the dinosaurs are still keen to get their duckling. Instead they get a baby pterodactyl which allows for exploring that we don't always get what we ask for but usually it's a good present anyway if not better than asked for!
Also keen eyed children will spot Nan buying the baby pterodactyl so watch out if your child still believes but is clever!!

[Gianna Mosser · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book had a disappointing lack of flow, and the dinosaurs as peers or friends just didn't ever gel for me or Atticus. By the time the egg opened, neither of us cared much what was going to be in it.

[Rosie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like this series but my son not really into it yet.