Dinosaur Lady by Linda Skeers & Marta Alvarez Miguens (Children's Nonfiction Picture Book Review)

We received a digital copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Dinosaur Lady:
The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist
Written by Linda Skeers
Illustrated by Marta Alvarez Meguens
Published by Sourcebooks

on July 1, 2020

Genre: Children's, Nonfiction, Picture Books, Biography, History, Science
Length: 40 pages
Ages: 4 - 8 years

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Our Thoughts:

Mary Anning grew up by the sea in England and spent her childhood searching the shores for shells, rocks, and fossils. Her curiosity led her to research everything she could about the bones and fossils she found. One day, while on the beach with her brother, they discovered a dinosaur skull before the word 'dinosaur' even existed! Her discovery went off to a museum for others to ponder over. Meanwhile, Mary continued to make new and exciting discoveries despite the limitations she had at a time when women weren't even allowed to go to university. Nonetheless, her discoveries helped form paleontology!

Dinosaur Lady is a wonderful look at the life and discoveries Mary Anning, the first paleontologist, with lovely illustrations that make you feel like you are right there with her combing the beach and discovering bone formations in the cliff sides.

I really enjoyed that some of the scientific names of the fossils and shells that Mary collected were included in the story, like ammonite and coprolite, as well as the overall museum feel of the book! I also love a good story about a woman persevering despite her limitations! This book is inspiring!

Includes a spread about 'bone bits and facts' as well as a timeline spread of Mary's life and discoveries!

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