Dino Dad: Mystery of the Missing Egg

Author: Day, Andy

Reading age: from c 5 years

Published on 19 June 2025 by Penguin Random House Children's UK (Puffin) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Dino Dad' series.

Paperback | 176 pages
196 x 130 x 14 | 148g

A fantastic new magical dino-tastic adventure series from children's TV superstar Andy Day, paired with illustration powerhouse Steven Lenton!What if YOUR dad could change into a dinosaur?Hello! It's me, Ruby Thumb. Me and my dad have loads of amazing adventures in Dinotropolis - an incredible island, full of dinosaurs who live just like us humans do. And when we go there using our special magic Ammonite shell, we turn into dinosaurs too!I can't wait to tell you all about our next adventure. It was fantastic - I got to be a real-life dino detective! Me and dad had to solve the mystery of a missing fossilised dinosaur egg . . . and we discovered something amazing along the way . . . !We have so many amazing adventures . . . and I can't wait for you to join us!A hilarious and brilliantly illustrated easy-to-read story peppered with real dino facts - perfect for any young dinosaur-lover!Make sure you read the rest of Andy's brilliant Dino Dad stores: Dino Dad; Ice Age and Big School Talent ShowHere's what real readers are saying about Dino Dad!“My son loves both dinosaurs and Andy, so this book was an absolute hit with him”“A great way to help children transition into chapter books with beloved TV star Andy”“The story is fun and engaging, with just the right amount of humour to keep them giggling”“Great book for kids aged 5-8 years old. The artwork is great, the story is fun and there’s also a learning element to it”“A delightful and engaging story that’s perfect for young Andy Day or dinosaur fans”