Dino Dad Paperback by Andy Day

Product Details

• Publisher: Puffin (2026-05-26)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 144 pages
• ISBN-13: 9780241642924
• Item Weight: 124.74 grams
• Dimensions: 19.63 x 12.8 x 0.99 cm

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?

Hi, I'm Ruby! And I've got a big secret . . . everyone thinks my dad is an amazing dinosaur expert at our local museum. And he totally is! But he's also . . . a POOPA! And so am I!

What's a POOPA? Well, it means he's a Protector Of Our Prehistoric Allies. When me and Dad touch his special, magic ammonite shell, we travel to an incredible island, full of dinosaurs who live just like us humans do. And when we go there, we turn into dinosaurs too!

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 Ruby's second dino-tastic adventure - Dino Dad: Ice Age - and look out for the next book, Dino Dad: Big School Talent Show, out in February 2025.


Here'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”

About the Author

Andy Day is one of the best-known stars of preschool television. Andy is the star of multiple children's programmes, most notably his Andy's Adventures, which span from dinosaurs, safari, aquatic, and global, and he is excited to be currently filming brand new adventures, which are going to be dinoriffic! Alongside this he is also the star of 'Andy and the Band' which features Andy's real-life pop band Andy and the Odd Socks, who have played hundreds of live shows, and released over three albums. Andy won a BAFTA for his performance in ‘As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe’. Andy is also the author of the bestselling Dino Dad young fiction series, illustrated by Steven Lenton, and his first picture book, Dylan the Dino Boy Saves Christmas, illustrated by Alex Patrick, was published in October 2025. Instagram: @andyday81 | X: @AndyDayTV

Steven Lenton is a multi-award-winning illustrator, originally from Cheshire, now working from his studio in Brighton. He has illustrated many children's books including Virtually Christmas by David Baddiel, The Hundred And One Dalmatians adapted by Peter Bently, The Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam series by Tracey Corderoy, Frank Cottrell-Boyce's fiction titles and his self-penned series Genie and Teeny.