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  • Published: 1 November 2018
  • ISBN: 9780241387689
  • Imprint: Penguin Audio
  • Format: Audio Download
  • RRP: $18.99

The Christmasaurus

Tom Fletcher's timeless picture book adventure




The magical, moving and bestselling now comes with an exclusive new soundtrack . . .

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Christmasaurus: The Musical Edition by Tom Fletcher, read by Paul Shelley.

Includes 14 original songs all written and performed by Tom Fletcher, accompanied by a full orchestra with performances by Giovanna Fletcher, Carrie Hope-Fletcher and Santa Claus! And listen out for newcomer Max Reader singing 'Someone More Than Me' and Harry Judd on drums in 'Afraid of Heights'.

They sang and danced a merry celebration with their new dinosaur friend . . . It was a Christmas Eve that none of them would ever forget.

The Christmasaurus is a story about a boy named William Trundle and a dinosaur, the Christmasaurus. It's about how they meet one Christmas Eve and have an extraordinary adventure. It's about friendship and family, sleigh bells and Santa, singing elves and flying reindeer, music and magic. It's about discovering your heart's true desire, and learning that the impossible might just be possible . . .

  • Published: 1 November 2018
  • ISBN: 9780241387689
  • Imprint: Penguin Audio
  • Format: Audio Download
  • RRP: $18.99

About the author

Tom Fletcher

Tom Fletcher is one of the UK's bestselling authors for children. He is the creator of The Christmasaurus, which was the biggest debut middle-grade novel of 2016, as well as being one half of the duo behind the Dinosaur That Pooped picture book series, which has sold over a million copies. Tom is also a musician, Guinness World Record holder and vlogger. His YouTube channel has had almost 100 million video views and 630 thousand subscribers. Tom's books have been translated into thirty-two languages and his most recent is called There's A Dragon in Your Book.

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Praise for The Christmasaurus

I love this book! It is Christmassy, amazing and crumpety, all at once! It's a bit silly, and a lot funny, and there are poems and rhymes in each chapter that I loved reading out loud

Toby, aged 8

Genius

Sun

A warm hearted, rollickingly magical story . . . A dazzling adventure full of snow and elves and flying reindeer and Santa Claus himself. Packed full of warmth, this is a story that will delight all readers, and especially those who love Christmas

Julia Eccleshare

I love this book! It is Christmassy, amazing and crumpetty, all at once!

Toby, aged 8

Redemption, magic and gleeful silliness

Observer

Genius

The Sun

A fantastic tale packed full of sleigh bells, singing elves and flying reindeer

Angels and Urchins magazine

Grown-up readers will love reading this charming, heart-warming book aloud

Daily Express

Heart-warming

OK, 5-starred review

Oodles of charm and silliness

Herald

Bursting with loveable characters, fast-paced adventure and, of course, Christmas spirit . . . A highly recommended read

Booktrust

A magical adventure that practically explodes off the page

Teach Primary