Description "I don't want to clean my room or do my homework! I'm just going to turn into a dinosaur!" A picture book that captures children's true feelings with delightful imagination and wit! The new picture book from David Cali and Sébastien Mourrain! Axel is kind to everyone. He shares his toys nicely with friends and even likes helping with homework and clearing the table. But whenever it's time to clean his room, something terrifying happens right away. His skin becomes covered in scales, and his back begins to bulge. In an instant, Axel transforms into a dinosaur! Why does Axel turn into a dinosaur? And how can he turn back to normal? "There's a Dinosaur Inside Me!" is a picture book that shines with playful imagination and witty writing. This new work from David Cali and Sébastien Mourrain, the creators behind the bestselling children's series Petit Pois, honestly and entertainingly reveals the hidden feelings that children carry inside. What do children really feel when they're forced to do something they don't want to do? Watching Axel become a wild, unstoppable dinosaur who rampages through the world gives children a thrilling sense of satisfaction and fun. "Actually, I just want to do things my own way!" What if children could tidy up and get along with friends and siblings without ever being scolded by their parents? Parents often call children who listen well and do everything themselves "good kids." But isn't it also perfectly natural for children to want to do things their own way sometimes, even if that means being stubborn? Children grow and learn life's rules through trial and error, bumps, and struggles. "There's a Dinosaur Inside Me!" offers a delightful glimpse into children's true feelings through Axel, who transforms into a dinosaur every time he has to clean his room. The New Book from David Cali and Sébastien Mourrain! "There's a Dinosaur Inside Me!" is a picture book that playfully portrays the adorable rebellion of a well-behaved boy named Axel. The witty writing comes from David Cali, winner of the Bologna Ragazzi Award and the Baobab Award, paired beautifully with the simple yet charming illustrations of Sébastien Mourrain, winner of France's Fleur de Sel Award. Axel is kind to everyone. He's good at homework, clearing the table, and cleaning his room. But in truth, he doesn't enjoy any of it. Whenever it's time to clean his room, Axel's skin becomes covered in scales and steam puffs from his mouth as he transforms into a dinosaur called Bronto Megalosaurus. Once angered, nothing can stop Bronto Megalosaurus, who tramples the city and destroys everything in sight. How can Axel return to normal? Is there any way to stop him? A Picture Book That Celebrates Freedom and Imagination Every child has a small corner of their heart that just wants to do things their own way. "There's a Dinosaur Inside Me!" playfully lets that wish run wild. Axel's transformed self, Bronto Megalosaurus, offers today's children—who face so many rules and restrictions—a comforting sense of freedom, saying, "It's okay to do what you want." With dynamic illustrations, a lighthearted story, and a surprising twist at the end, this book brings a smile of recognition to every child's face. Give the children in your life who struggle to express their feelings a joyful gift of imagination and fun!