We live in a big country with a big history and some VERY big creatures. In When Dinosaurs Roamed Australia you’ll get to meet some of the big personalities that were stomping across the land millions of years ago. 

We have to admit, many of the stories we know of dinosaurs take place in other countries with landscapes that are unfamiliar to us. This story is different, reminding us that there were many dinosaurs in Australia, surrounded by flowers and plants that are still here today. 

Dinosaurs have lots of complicated names, but as creatures themselves they’re not too different from many of the animals we know and love. We loved getting to know some of these ancient beasts, finding out where they lived and what they ate. 

We hope you love meeting them too! 

Ruby and the WellRead Team x 

Extra things to think about and do: 

• Do any of the dinosaurs remind you of animals you already know?
  
  
• At the back of the book, you can learn a little bit more about the dinosaurs and where their fossils and footprints have been found. Have any fossils been discovered near where you live?
  
  
• Can you spot any flowers or plants that you know the names of?
  
  
• Which dinosaur do you think camouflages into its landscape best? 

• Can you find a fossil (dinosaur bone!) on every single page?