The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins is a 2001 picture book by Barbara Kerley and illustrated by Brian Selznick. The book tells the story of Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins and how he built the Crystal Palace dinosaurs.[1] The book was a recipient of the 2002 Caldecott Honor for its illustrations.
Author | Barbara Kerley |
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Illustrator | Brian Selznick |
Language | English |
Genre | Biography |
Published | 2001 |
Publisher | Scholastic Press |
Publication place | United States |
Award | Caldecott Honor |
ISBN | 9780439114943 |
In 2010, Weston Woods adapted this book into a film narrated by Jonathan Pryce. It won an ALA Notable Video award in 2011 from the Association of Library Services for Children (ALSC).[2]
References
edit- ^ Howell, Shala (16 June 2011). "Book Review: The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins". Caterpickles.
- ^ "2011 Notable Children's Videos". ALSC. Retrieved 25 November 2021.