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Grannysaurus
A boisterously funny new picture book from David Walliams and Adam Stower, perfect for young dinosaur fans!
One night, Spike creeps downstairs in his pyjamas to find that his granny has turned into a dinosaur – GRANNYSAURUS!
There are dinosaurs BOOGYING in the living room. With Brontosaurus, Stegosaurus and Giganotosaurus, it’s a DINO DISCO!
Spike wants to stay up and party too! How will Grannysaurus ever get him back to bed? Perhaps her next guest, Tyrannosaurus Rex, can help?
Children will love to dance their way to bedtime with this exciting story full of spectacular surprises!
One night, Spike creeps downstairs in his pyjamas to find that his granny has turned into a dinosaur – GRANNYSAURUS!
There are dinosaurs BOOGYING in the living room. With Brontosaurus, Stegosaurus and Giganotosaurus, it’s a DINO DISCO!
Spike wants to stay up and party too! How will Grannysaurus ever get him back to bed? Perhaps her next guest, Tyrannosaurus Rex, can help?
Children will love to dance their way to bedtime with this exciting story full of spectacular surprises!
1 pages, Audio Cassette
First published December 8, 2022
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David Walliams
236 books3,424 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.
David Walliams is an actor and writer best known for his work with Matt Lucas in the multi-award-winning sketch show Little Britain. His debut children's novel, The Boy in the Dress, was published in 2008 to unanimous critical acclaim and he has since developed a reputation as a natural successor to Roald Dahl.
David Walliams is an actor and writer best known for his work with Matt Lucas in the multi-award-winning sketch show Little Britain. His debut children's novel, The Boy in the Dress, was published in 2008 to unanimous critical acclaim and he has since developed a reputation as a natural successor to Roald Dahl.
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October 7, 2023
Sjajna! Najbolja do sad!
February 20, 2023
‘A boisterously funny new picture book from David Walliams and Adam Stower, perfect for young dinosaur fans!
One night, Spike creeps downstairs in his pajamas to find that his granny has turned into a dinosaur – GRANNYSAURUS!
There are dinosaurs BOOGYING in the living room. With Brontosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Giganotosaurus, it’s a DINO DISCO!
Spike wants to stay up and party too! How will Grannysaurus ever get him back to bed? Perhaps her next guest, Tyrannosaurus Rex, can help?’
This book was awesome.
I am a pretty massive fan of David Walliams’ books so I was excited to get my hands on this one. I am happy to say it was everything I had hoped it would be and so much more.
One of the things I love most about David Walliams’ books is that they are a little bit naughty, and this one is no exception. For staying up past bedtime, and the occasional smashing, this book has just enough bad behaviour to entertain young readers without being inappropriate.
The fact that this book shows a wonderful relationship between a boy and his Grandma was really sweet and something that you don’t see a lot. Add to that the dinosaurs, music, and funny plot line, and I can see this book becoming a fast favourite for young readers and their families.
As with all picture books, you need illustrations and this book has the most wonderful illustrations by Adam Stower. The illustrations are bright, bold, and engaging and perfectly capture David Walliams’ story. The combination of David Walliams’ words and Adam Stower’s pictures make for a truly wonderful reading experience; this partnership is definitely a match made in literary heaven.
I honestly don’t have a bad word to say about this book and I am so happy to have it on my bookshelf.
Grannysaurus by David Walliams is a must-have for all young readers and their families.
Geramie Kate Barker
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One night, Spike creeps downstairs in his pajamas to find that his granny has turned into a dinosaur – GRANNYSAURUS!
There are dinosaurs BOOGYING in the living room. With Brontosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Giganotosaurus, it’s a DINO DISCO!
Spike wants to stay up and party too! How will Grannysaurus ever get him back to bed? Perhaps her next guest, Tyrannosaurus Rex, can help?’
This book was awesome.
I am a pretty massive fan of David Walliams’ books so I was excited to get my hands on this one. I am happy to say it was everything I had hoped it would be and so much more.
One of the things I love most about David Walliams’ books is that they are a little bit naughty, and this one is no exception. For staying up past bedtime, and the occasional smashing, this book has just enough bad behaviour to entertain young readers without being inappropriate.
The fact that this book shows a wonderful relationship between a boy and his Grandma was really sweet and something that you don’t see a lot. Add to that the dinosaurs, music, and funny plot line, and I can see this book becoming a fast favourite for young readers and their families.
As with all picture books, you need illustrations and this book has the most wonderful illustrations by Adam Stower. The illustrations are bright, bold, and engaging and perfectly capture David Walliams’ story. The combination of David Walliams’ words and Adam Stower’s pictures make for a truly wonderful reading experience; this partnership is definitely a match made in literary heaven.
I honestly don’t have a bad word to say about this book and I am so happy to have it on my bookshelf.
Grannysaurus by David Walliams is a must-have for all young readers and their families.
Geramie Kate Barker
gemsbooknook.wordpress.com
February 8, 2023
We’ve enjoyed all of the David Walliams picture books we have read, so we were excited when the Jonathan Ball Publishers team sent over the new book Grannysaurus to add to our collection. This funny picture book is guaranteed to bring some laughs to story time, with brightly coloured illustrations and a fun story that will capture a little one’s imagination.
Spike is a young boy who doesn’t want to go to bed, especially when he’s having a sleepover at his granny’s house. After sneaking downstairs one night he discovers she has turned into a Grannysaurus and that there’s a dino disco on the go. Spike joins the party and boogies with the different dinosaurs, but when he’s spotted by Grannysaurus he runs away. He can’t find a good hiding spot, however, as the dinosaurs are everywhere in the house. Will the threat of a T-Rex arriving be enough to send him to bed?
As with the other Walliams picture books there are lots of onomatopoeic words which makes reading the story entertaining. If you have a little one who loves dinosaurs then be sure to check the new Grannysaurus book by David Walliams and Adam Stower out!
Spike is a young boy who doesn’t want to go to bed, especially when he’s having a sleepover at his granny’s house. After sneaking downstairs one night he discovers she has turned into a Grannysaurus and that there’s a dino disco on the go. Spike joins the party and boogies with the different dinosaurs, but when he’s spotted by Grannysaurus he runs away. He can’t find a good hiding spot, however, as the dinosaurs are everywhere in the house. Will the threat of a T-Rex arriving be enough to send him to bed?
As with the other Walliams picture books there are lots of onomatopoeic words which makes reading the story entertaining. If you have a little one who loves dinosaurs then be sure to check the new Grannysaurus book by David Walliams and Adam Stower out!
July 5, 2025
"Marmeladă. Panda cel Roșcat" și "Bunicozaura" scrise de David Walliams și ilustrate de Adam Stower (trad. Vlad Zografi) sunt 2️⃣ lecturi pentru copiii de 3-7 ani ce îi învață pe aceștia despre compasiune, apartenență, culcatul la ore potrivite și iubire 🐼 Oh, și era să uit, ambele au umor și multă distracție, pe lângă ilustrații colorate și îmbietoare 🦕 Mai multe despre cele două lecturi am scris într-un articol publicat pe blog ✍️
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May 23, 2023
Bright and lively illustrations bring this story to life. Dynamic Granny and her dinosaur friends help to teach her grandson a lesson about the importance of bedtime. The colorful pages and fun story will entertain little ones and also persuade them to go to sleep!
May 22, 2024
Lapsen lemppari, joka on myös aikuisten mielestä aika hauska. Pöljää huumoria ja sopivasti pientä vaarantuntua. Nukkumaanmeno-teemansa myötä sopii iltasaduksi, vaikka onkin sellaiseksi varsin vauhdikas.
January 2, 2023
Was okay
July 3, 2023
Love reading these books to the grandchildren especially when it becomes a firm favourite.
February 22, 2024
Aiemmat Walliamsin kirjat eivät ole oikein kiinnostaneet, mutta tämä oli aika hyvä. Meno oli vauhdikasta kuten aina.
March 30, 2024
Nothing like a story that could possibly scare your little ones into sleeping. There were some fun parts and I’m sure if you have a child who is dinosaur obsessed, they will enjoy it.
February 26, 2023
Full of colour! And lots of good old dinosaurs names to wrap your mouth around.
This book is great for onomatopoeia examples for my teaching friends.
Think my favourite image was Spike eyeing Rexy lumbering down the street, gave me the text to text connection - reminding me of The BFG coming down the street under the dark of night, funny the things that connect.
This book is great for onomatopoeia examples for my teaching friends.
Think my favourite image was Spike eyeing Rexy lumbering down the street, gave me the text to text connection - reminding me of The BFG coming down the street under the dark of night, funny the things that connect.
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February 12, 2023
Granny gets her spunk on in this not so subtle 'now get to bed' tale. There is the slightest chance little ones will be too charged up to actually sleep after this jolly little jaunt around Granny's place.
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