Dinos Don't Give Up!
Richard Merritt, Smriti Halls
A fantastic rhyming story by Smriti Halls (I’m Sticking With You and Rain Before Rainbows), with dynamic illustrations from Richard Merritt (The Dinosaur Department Store), about discovering grit and building determination.
Diplodocus Dinah is BRILLIANT at everything. There’s nothing she can’t do and no competition she can’t win! But what happens when the Surfing Contest comes to Dino Town and Dinah discovers that surfing is something she just can’t dino-do! For the first time ever Dinah doesn’t come first. Will she be distraught? Or will she discover that there’s more to having fun than winning?
An encouraging and inspiring story, packed with hidden humour, that’s perfect for fans of Giles Andreae’s Giraffes Can’t Dance.
PRAISE FOR DINOS DON’T GIVE UP!:
""Halls’ gentle rhyming text makes sure to celebrate Dinah for all her wonderful qualities, and remind us that all we need when the going gets tough is a hug and a bit of encouragement . . . Richard Merritt’s bright, eye-catching illustrations make a jolly and sweet, summery book with a kind message about resilience and caring.""
- BookTrust
Reviews
I like it because I like dinosaurs
Professor Tulip Quagmire 28.08.2025
T-Rex and stegosaurus Dino won everything but didn’t win surfing
Doctor Leach Cuckoo-Clock 29.07.2025
This book encourages me not to give up
Commander Rapper Jamboree 08.07.2025
I liked that Dinah kept practicing even though she fell off her surfboard a few times
Baroness Ariel Eragon 10.09.2024
Funny
Madam Peaches Slingshot 24.08.2024
this book is nice and teaching us keep trying and don't give up so easily
Corporal Kipper Bumblebee 16.08.2024
Loved it.
Captain Blossom Sunshine 01.08.2024
I liked that dinos kept trying and didnt give up. I learnt that you should keep trying
Master Leach Tinkle 22.07.2024
The colourful pictures and all of the trophies that Dinah has.
Prince Pluto Waterfall 11.07.2024
Dipla dinasaue is good at everything execpt for surfing but she wont givw up .it was fiction. I loved dipla dinasaur because she doesnt give up
Professor Letizia Teabag 21.01.2024
I thought it was awesome
Senor Ice-T Quest 14.01.2024
It was fun and encourage children not to give up.
Judge Bunny Nuggets 17.12.2023
Really enjoyed this book. I liked how Dinah was good at everything, but even when she couldn't do something she decided not to give up but to try again and have fun.
Mayor Cornetto Nuggets 02.09.2023
I liked this book because it shows that you don’t always have to win to have fun
Anonymous 30.08.2023
Never give up!
Count Burp Bucket 26.08.2023
I liked this story because Dinah had lots of medals and trophies. Also, Dinah didn't give up surfing and have fun with it.
Princess Pansy Gooseberry 20.08.2023
in this there is a dino who can do evrething she was always first for evretthing.i would like dino i would recommed this book to other people
Anonymous 19.08.2023
great book
Anonymous 18.08.2023
I like Dinah, she is so pretty and she is so sweet.
Lady Ariel Mystery 18.08.2023
I liked the first part when Dinah the dinosaur was a superstar at all things.
Anonymous 18.08.2023
