by Maggie Edkins Willis (Author), Maggie Edkins Willis (Illustrator)
An oversized dinosaur named Dinky helps two siblings discover that a person's heart matters more than their appearance in this delightful picture book perfect for fans of Clifford the Big Red Dog and Dragons Love Tacos.
Twin siblings have their heart set on adopting a dinosaur. But not just any dinosaur--they want a pocket-sized
tinysaur! They find the perfect one and name her Dinky. Life with Dinky is lots of fun...until one day when the twins start to notice that Dinky is
growing.
When Dinky's new size causes trouble at their birthday party, the twins get angry and Dinky runs away. But it isn't long until the twins miss their beloved pet. Can they find Dinky and bring her back home?
Author Biography
Maggie Edkins Willis grew up in Missouri and Maine. She now writes and illustrates books for children from her home studio in the Hudson Valley, where she lives with her husband and two children. Her debut picture book, Little Ghost Makes a Friend, was a bestseller. She is also the creator of the middle grade graphic novel Smaller Sister. You can visit her online at MaggieMadeThis.com.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.4 x 11.15 x 8.85 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: October 07, 2025
