COMP CLOSED | Book Giveaway | The Only Dinosaur in School

The Only Dinosaur in School
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We are very pleased to be giving away two copies of Leonie Agnew and Julia Hegetusch’s book, ‘The Only Dinosaur in School’, to our GrownUps members.

All you need to do to enter the draw is be a GrownUps member, make sure you’re signed up to our newsletter and fill in your details near the bottom of the page!

The Only Dinosaur in SchoolAbout The Only Dinosaur in School

Meet Theo, the only dinosaur in a school full of humans—or so he thinks!

Theo is a dinosaur – which came as a shock to his human parents! Nevertheless, they love him dearly. On his first day at school, Theo refuses to go in because he’s different to all the other kids, so Mum makes him a human costume. The next day, he is allocated a friend to look after him, who is sympathetic about his clumsiness. And when Theo finally decides it’s time to reveal his true identity, what a surprise he gets to discover many of his classmates are also dressed in human costumes!

This delightful picture book tackles fitting in, celebrating differences, and building friendships in a fun and imaginative way. The whimsical artwork brings Theo’s vibrant world and wild playground to life. The Only Dinosaur in School encourages discussions about inclusivity, empathy, and finding confidence in being unique.

About the Author

Leonie Agnew is a children’s writer and teacher. She won the Tom Fitzgibbon Award with her first book for Scholastic, Super Finn, which also won the Junior Fiction award, Best First Book and Children’s Choice awards at the NZ Children’s Book Awards in 2012. She has

written a number of other middle-grade fiction titles, including the Esther Glen award-winner The Memory Thief. She has also been the recipient of a writing residency at the University of Otago. Leonie lives in Auckland.

Julia Hegetusch was born in New Zealand but has spent much of her life living in Germany, growing up in a family of artists. She has formally and informally studied graphic design, photography, abstract and figurative art. It was during Covid that she discovered a love for illustration and narrative storytelling. Julia works part-time as a childhood educator, which provides a great insight into the stories that children enjoy. In her free time, she enjoys walking in the mountains or forest, or on the beach. She currently resides in Levin.

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    1. You must be a GrownUps member and receive our newsletter to be eligible to win.
    2. Competition closes on the 23rd April 2025, winners will be notified via email by 24th April 2025.
    3. It is your responsibility to ensure you correctly enter a New Zealand postal address where the prize can be sent. GrownUps will not take responsibility for prizes sent to incorrect addresses.
    4. Winners are drawn at random by the GrownUps administration team.
    5. GrownUps employees and family are not eligible to enter.
    6. By entering the giveaway, you approve for GrownUps to use your name on social media as winner of the competition.
    7. One entry per household.
    8. Prize in non transferrable.
    9. You must reside in New Zealand – the prize can only be redeemed within New Zealand.
    10. You must be over 50 years of age to enter, please check your details are correct in your membership dashboard.