I love how she acts out the poses of the various characters, and that she thinks the kid with all the dinosaurs is Milo!

Helen & Linda Reading Dino Pets Go To School

Here’s another image from Dino Pets Go To School

On Saturday November 5th I’ll be signing copies at the world-famous Books of Wonder, also in Manhattan, from 12-2pm.

Here is a recent review from Booklist:

The humor that results from giant dinosaurs in everyday settings never seems to go extinct. Here, it’s Pet Day at school, and most kids bring in quotidian creatures, such as a guinea pig or dog. But one kid brings his dinos, each of which wreaks a different kind of havoc. When the tallest one “sits on the bus,” it literally sits on top of the bus; the smartest one eats the students’ math quizzes; and so on. A chart at the back of the book identifies each kind of dinosaur, first by how it is described in the narrative, then by its scientific name. Colorful illustrations realistically portray the school setting, which makes the dinosaurs’ ridiculous antics even funnier in contrast.

— Diane Foote

I’m very excited to announce two events in conjuction with the publication of Dino Pets Go To School:

On Halloween I’ll be reading some of my books at Appleseeds in Manhattan. It will be part of a full day of festivities and I’ll be doing my part at 4:30pm. Then on Saturday November 5th I’ll be at the world-famous Books of Wonder, also in Manhattan, from 12-2pm.

Here is a recent review from Booklist:

The humor that results from giant dinosaurs in everyday settings never seems to go extinct. Here, it’s Pet Day at school, and most kids bring in quotidian creatures, such as a guinea pig or dog. But one kid brings his dinos, each of which wreaks a different kind of havoc. When the tallest one “sits on the bus,” it literally sits on top of the bus; the smartest one eats the students’ math quizzes; and so on. A chart at the back of the book identifies each kind of dinosaur, first by how it is described in the narrative, then by its scientific name. Colorful illustrations realistically portray the school setting, which makes the dinosaurs’ ridiculous antics even funnier in contrast.

— Diane Foote

I’m very happy to announce the publication of my latest picture book, Dino Pets Go To School written by Lynn Plourde.

This week I’ll be reposting some of my favorite pictures from the book, and maybe some early sketches.

Still over six months from publication (argh!), Dino Pets at School inches closer to existence. I can’t believe I started the sketches nearly two years ago.

I will be embarking on a new concept for this blog pretty soon. There will still be the usual assortment of life drawings, illustration samples, and wierd creatures,  but there will also more paintings and a new “business model”. Stay tuned, and in the meantime here’s sneak peak #4:

Also, you can purchase the first Dino Pets book here.

Disclaimer: This was taken in less-than-optimal lighting conditions with my little digital camera. I apologize for the blurriness, washed-out-ness and glare, but you can still get the basic idea…

The paintings are too large for my scanner, so I did the best I could with my little digital camera. Not the best reproductions, but they’ll have to do ’til the book comes out for real. Here’s one:

Here is a sketch from book 2. And here’s a link to book one.  I’m working like mad on the final paintings which are due in February. Wish me luck!