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Our Prehistoric Planet

Dinosaurs and Other Creatures of the Past

Sue Lowell Gallion author

Format:Board book

Publisher:Phaidon Press Ltd

Publishing:4th Mar '26

£14.95

This title is due to be published on 4th March, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

Our Prehistoric Planet cover

A rhyming, read-aloud introduction to dinosaurs and early life on our planet that, when opened up and folded back, creates a free-standing globe

This exciting addition to the bestselling Our World collection invites children to explore life on our prehistoric planet through rhyming verse and stunning illustrations.

Beginning with the origins of early life in the oceans billions of years ago, Our Prehistoric Planet travels chronologically through the development of giant crocodile-like lizards, the reign of the dinosaurs, mass extinction events, and the rise of early mammals. Along the way, readers will meet incredible creatures from across the globe, from familiar favorites like Stegosaurus to the bizarre brontothere, an enormous, rhino-like mammal with giant horns over 3 feet long.

Additional text throughout offers more detailed information and friendly interactive questions, encouraging readers to learn about the amazing creatures that, millions of years ago, stomped or swam where we live today.

Inspiring, informative, and one-of-a-kind, this artful homage to our prehistoric world is both an invitation to travel back in time and an object to be treasured for years to come.

Praise for the Our World collection:

‘These three beautifully designed books will introduce kids to life underwater, the galaxies above, and their own world here on earth.’ – Oprah on OprahDaily.com

Praise for Our World:

‘[A] beautifully illustrated geographical primer.’ – Washington Post

'An artful, horizon-expanding introduction to our 'living home.' – Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Our Galaxy:

'An informative piece of art that'll make an out-of-this-world holiday gift.' – Shelf Awareness

ISBN: 9781837290390

Dimensions: 321mm x 133mm x 20mm

Weight: unknown

26 pages