International Literature Festival Dublin

Dublin’s annual celebration of the best of Irish and international literary talent

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The Gigantic Gigantosaurus Show with Jonny Duddle

Get ready for some high-energy hijinks with illustrator and author Jonny Duddle as we laugh, draw, and play our way through the story of Gigantosaurus.

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Location :

In-Person

Age :

All Ages

Date :

Mon 20 May

Time :

11:30

Venue :

Merrion Square Park - Speranza

Price :

€4.00
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Meet Bonehead, the loveable little dinosaur who just can’t seem to stay out of trouble. He and his fellow dino-kids are on high alert for the super-scary, supersized Gigantosaurus!

Get ready for some high-energy hijinks with illustrator and author Jonny Duddle as we laugh, draw, and play our way through the much-loved story of Gigantosaurus, now celebrating its 10th anniversary. Mischief, mayhem and lots of laughter await in this immersive storytelling and draw-along event, perfect for students who love dinosaurs.

Jonny Duddle is a bestselling author who has written and illustrated multiple picture books and chapter books for Templar Publishing, including the Waterstones Award-winning The Pirates Next Door.

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CLASS: Junior Infants – 1st

CURRICULUM: PLC, ART (VA), SE (His)

LANGUAGE: English

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ILFD-EXCLUSIVE BOOK PRICE: €9.00

Email susan@dubraybooks.ie to pre-order for your class.

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