Dino Dad: Mystery of the Missing Egg
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 Show
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”
Andy Day (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, will be published in October 2025. Instagram: @andyday81 | X: @AndyDayTV
Steven Lenton (Illustrator)
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.