The Dinosaur and the Bird: A Tale of Prehistoric Friendship
May 2026 · Sold by Roaring Brook Press
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A poignant, powerful picture book about an old triceratops who befriends a prehistoric bird during the last days of the dinosaurs, perfect for fans of The Land Before Time and Big Cat, Little Cat.
A lonely dinosaur had one wish: to care for another.
When she saves an injured bird, a friendship begins. Together, they feast, play, and roam a vast and vibrant land.
But when the bright flash of a meteor lights up the sky, the world around them begins to change.
So the dinosaur and the bird make a new wish: for life to continue. Because hope holds on with a friend by your side.
From award-winning author Richard Ho and rising star illustrator Jamie Green, comes a gorgeous and heartrending picture book about friendship, loss, and the beauty of an everlasting bond.
A lonely dinosaur had one wish: to care for another.
When she saves an injured bird, a friendship begins. Together, they feast, play, and roam a vast and vibrant land.
But when the bright flash of a meteor lights up the sky, the world around them begins to change.
So the dinosaur and the bird make a new wish: for life to continue. Because hope holds on with a friend by your side.
From award-winning author Richard Ho and rising star illustrator Jamie Green, comes a gorgeous and heartrending picture book about friendship, loss, and the beauty of an everlasting bond.
A poignant, powerful picture book about an old triceratops who befriends a prehistoric bird during the last days of the dinosaurs, perfect for fans of The Land Before Time and Big Cat, Little Cat.
A lonely dinosaur had one wish: to care for another.
When she saves an injured bird, a friendship ...
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About the author
Richard Ho had dinosaur sheets as a kid, and he isn't afraid to admit it. He is the author of acclaimed picture books The Lost Package, Two New Years, Red Rover, and more. He lives in New Jersey with his family, and his favorite dinosaur is stegosaurus (though triceratops is a close second).
Jamie Green is an illustrator based in Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated from Ringling College of Art and Design in 2020, had her dinosaur-themed birthday party in 2001, and dressed as a T. rex for Halloween in 2002. She is the illustrator of A Line Can Go Anywhere, Brothers In Arms, and Mushroom Rain.
Richard Ho had dinosaur sheets as a kid, and he isn't afraid to admit it. He is the author of acclaimed picture books The Lost Package, Two New Years, Red Rover, and more. He lives in New Jersey with his family, and his favorite dinosaur is stegosaurus (though triceratops is a close second).
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