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Dinky the Tinysaur

Dinky the Tinysaur

Biographical Note: 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...

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Biographical Note:
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, is a bestseller. She is also the creator of the picture books Little Ghost's Summerween, Dinky the Tinysaur, and Thunderland, and the middle grade graphic novel Smaller Sister. You can visit her online at MaggieMadeThis.com.

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When the young, pale-skinned protagonists of this digitally illustrated comedy by Edkins Willis ( Little Ghost Makes a Friend) lobby their parents for "an itty-bitty, travel-sized, cute-as-a-button TINYSAUR," the ask seems nigh impossible. But readers soon discover that the family lives in a community where pet dinosaurs are the norm, and an adopt-a-saurus event yields the perfect petite prehistoric pet--a green T-rex-like dino, whom they name Dinky and who is small enough to balance on a fingertip. Together, they form a tight trio, watching TV and playing dress-up (the dino looks fetching in a head bow and feather boa). But Dinky is also growing at an alarming rate, defying the kids' vision of a "tinysaur forever" companion. When Dinky accidentally sits on the kids' birthday cake, reality sets in hard. "I don't think you're ACTUALLY a Tinysaur after all," one child pouts accusingly, and Dinky responds by stomping away with wounded feelings (and birthday cake on her bottom). The breach is repaired when the children realize their preconceived notions about who Dinky should be don't match who she actually is, clearly messaging that what truly matters is loving someone for exactly who they are. One of the protagonists uses a wheelchair; background characters are portrayed with various skin tones. Ages 4-8. Agent: Jennifer Rofé, Andrea Brown Literary. (Oct.)--Publishers Weekly "6/30/2025"

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"A quirky balm for life's minor letdowns." -- Kirkus Reviews

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Lofty expectations lead to dinosauric disappointment.

The siblings at the heart of this tale aren't like other kids. Other children, the pair scoff, dream pedestrian dreams, fantasizing about pet unicorns and personal dragons; we, they boast, yearn for a Tinysaur, a precious, pint-size creature that's almost certainly outside the bounds of paleontological reality. But miraculously, when the Dino Adoption Fair rolls through town, they're in luck! One such critter peers timidly from her enclosure, a cardboard box with the totally reassuring, not-suspicious-at-all label "100% Definitely a Tinysaur." Cue the delightful montage that captures life with Dinky: trips to the beach, bike rides, and games of dress-up. Everything is enhanced by the Tinysaur's presence until one day, Dinky transforms, no longer a teeny Tinysaur, but a behemoth. Disappointed by this surprising development but loving Dinky all the same, the kids grapple with what it really takes to cultivate unconditional friendship. Edkins Willis' first-person account offers sweet, light insight into what it feels like to set expectations--and see them upended. Her narrative underscores the value of adaptability and acceptance in the face of change, and her art lends an accessible, authentically childlike aesthetic to the effort. Extensive details in the artwork, including endpapers evocative of a kid-assembled collage, lend a whimsical touch. The protagonists have light-tan skin, and one sibling uses a wheelchair; secondary characters are relatively diverse.

A quirky balm for life's minor letdowns. -- Kirkus Reviews

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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?

Review Citations:

  • Publishers Weekly 06/30/2025 (EAN 9781665957960, Hardcover)
  • Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2025 (EAN 9781665957960, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:Edkins Willis, Maggie
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, is a bestseller. She is also the creator of the picture books Little Ghost's Summerween, Dinky the Tinysaur, and Thunderland, and the middle grade graphic novel Smaller Sister. You can visit her online at MaggieMadeThis.com.

Author: Edkins Willis, Maggie
Publisher: Beach Lane Books
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: 2025-10-07
BISAC: Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures|Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship|Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories
Subjects: Dinosaurs|Siblings|Size|Picture books|Conduct of life|Body size|Twins
Weight: 0.95 lbs
ISBN: 9781665957960
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781665957960

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