Mary Anning and the Girl Who Really Really Loves Fossils

A new take on the inspirational story of the intrepid fossil hunter Mary Anning, which introduces children to fossils and prehistoric discovery. Lara is a girl who is mad about dinosaurs. To indulge her tireless curiosity, Lara's family take her on a memorable trip to Lyme Regis, home of England's Jurassic Coast, where she stumbles upon the remarkable story of Mary Anning, the pioneering fossil hunter. Inspired by the story of Mary, Lara travels to London's Natural History Museum to find out about the dinosaurs, fossils and the legendary sea monsters there. Through charming illustrations and simple storytelling, readers aged 5 and up will delight in Lara's journey of discovery as she learns about courage, perseverance and the wonders of the prehistoric world.