5 Minute Dinosaur Stories (Magic Cat) (HB)
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Bedtime just got considerably more prehistoric. Science writer and poet Gabby Dawnay has taken nine of the most fascinating dinosaurs that ever roamed the Earth and turned them into a collection of warm, rhyming read-aloud stories that take exactly five minutes and leave young dinosaur fans with genuinely brilliant facts to fall asleep on. Each story comes with an "all about" page of further science at the end, including, and we cannot stress this enough, who produced the biggest poo, which means the questions will start just as you're trying to say goodnight, and honestly, there are worse problems to have.
We love it because:
- Five minutes is a promise this book actually keeps, which is everything at bedtime
- Gabby Dawnay's rhyming stories are a joy to read aloud, proper rhythm and pace
- The dinosaur lineup is brilliant, from feathered Anchiornis to the mighty T. rex
- The "all about" pages mean curious children can go deeper without needing a different book
- Mona K's illustrations make the Mesozoic feel both enormous and completely inviting
What's in the box:
- One hardback book, 96 pages, colour illustrations throughout
Great for:
- Ages 4 and up
- Children who are reliably, devotedly, magnificently obsessed with dinosaurs
- Bedtime reading that feels special without going on forever
- A gift for a child starting to fall in love with science, prehistoric life or stories
Important to know:
- Hardback, 96 pages
- Dimensions: 27 x 21 cm
- Published by Abrams and Chronicle Books, March 2026
- Suitable from age 4+
5 Minute Dinosaur Stories (Magic Cat) (HB)
Frequently Asked Questions
Shipping and Delivery
How much is shipping, and where do you deliver to?
How much is shipping, and where do you deliver to?
Orders under £50: £5.95
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We are unable to deliver on Sundays. Therefore, orders received after 1 pm on Friday and before 1 pm on the following Monday will be delivered on Tuesday.
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Your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
I'm afraid we can't refund Gift Cards or refund items which are not in their original condition, are damaged or missing parts.
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