The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins

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.

The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins
AuthorBarbara Kerley
IllustratorBrian Selznick
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
GenreBiography
Published2001
PublisherScholastic Press
AwardCaldecott Honor
ISBN9780439114943

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

  1. ^ Howell, Shala (16 June 2011). "Book Review: The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins". Caterpickles.
  2. ^ "2011 Notable Children's Videos". ALSC. Retrieved 25 November 2021.