The Great Dinosaur Sleepover
Written by Linda Bailey
Illustrated by Joe Bluhm
Published by Tundra Books
BOOK SYNOPSIS
Jake loves dinosaurs, so with his birthday coming up, he knows just what kind of party he wants — a dinosaur sleepover! Dino games, dino balloons, dino cake. Dino everything! But when the big day arrives, his friends all come down with the flu, and the party seems to be on the edge of extinction.
Then, in the middle of the night, Jake hears a strange noise and goes to investigate. To his surprise, he finds some prehistoric party guests right there in his living room! They’ve invited themselves in to make sure Jake has a birthday
he’ll never forget —just don’t tell the T-Rex!
An unforgettable birthday tale with huge laughs and heart, this newest picture book from acclaimed author Linda Bailey celebrates friendship, inclusion and fun – and is brought to life with magnificent, cinematic artwork from award-winning animation director and illustrator Joe Bluhm.
LINDA BAILEY
Linda Bailey has written nearly forty books for children, including The Three Little Mittens, Carson Crosses Canada, Princesses Versus Dinosaurs and If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur. Her books have been translated into twenty languages and have won lots of children’s choice awards including the Ontario Blue Spruce and Silver Birch Awards, the California Young Reader Medal and the Georgia Children’s Picture book Award. Linda is fascinated by dinosaurs and gets excited about new dinosaur discoveries, so she recently took a fun trip to Alberta to see fossils and other dino remains. She lives in Vancouver, BC, and comes to Ontario often to see her grandkids.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Website: Lindabaileybooks.com
Instagram:
Email: lindabailey@shaw.ca
BIBLIOGRAPHY
The Great Dinosaur Sleepover, 2025, Tundra Books
Lena the Chicken (But Really a Dinosaur!), 2025, Tundra Books
The Three Little Mittens, 2023, Tundra Books
Cinderella-with Dogs!, 2023, Nancy Paulsen Books
Arthur Who Wrote Sherlock, 2022, Tundra Books
Stanley at School, 2021, Kids Can Press
Princesses Versus Dinosaurs, 2020, Tundra Books
Carson Crosses Canada, 2020, Tundra Books
Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein, 2018, Tundra Books
The Tiny Hero of Ferny Creek Library, 2018, Tundra Books
Under-the-Bed Fred, 2017, Tundra Books
When Santa Was a Baby, 2015, Tundra Books
Seven Dead Pirates, 2015, Tundra Books
If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur, 2014, Tundra Books
If Kids Ruled the World, 2014, Kids Can Press
Toads on Toast, 2012, Kids Can Press
Goodnight, Sweet Pig, 2007, Kids Can Press
The Farm Team, 2006, Kids Can Press
The Best Figure Skater in the Whole Wide World, 2001, Kids Can Press
When Addie Was Scared, 1999, Kids Can Press
Gordon Loggins and the Three Bears, 1997, Kids Can Press
Game On in Ancient Greece, 2019, Kids Can Press
On the Run in Ancient China, 2019, Kids Can Press
Hot on the Trail in Ancient Egypt, 2018, Kids Can Press
Stowing Away with the Vikings, 2018, Kids Can Press
How can a brilliant detective shine in the dark?, 2020, Kids Can Press
What’s a serious detective like me doing in such a silly movie?, 2002, Kids Can Press
What’s a daring detective like me doing in the doghouse?, 1997, Kids Can Press
JOE BLUHM
Joe Bluhm carries an intense passion for all forms of art, storytelling, and filmmaking. For over 15 years, he’s been conjuring original content to tickle the imagination while spreading awareness and good vibes. Whether painting fine art, doodling caricatures, illustration, or impactful animation, Joe’s creative journey aims to spread love and understanding.
Joe’s picture book debut was ‘The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore’ by William Joyce, the book that inspired the Academy Award-winning short film, marked his picture book debut. He has illustrated several books and graphic novels, including ‘The Magician’s Secret’ by Zachary Hyman and ‘Dear Sister’ by Alison McGhee. His direction and art direction in animation has garnished Emmy and Academy awards. Joe currently lives in Louisiana with his wife, children, and menagerie of pets.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Website: https://mary-manno-sgr7.squarespace.com/
Instagram: @joebluhm
Email: joebluhm@gmail.com
BIBLIOGRAPHY
REJECTS: The extreme art of retail caricature, 2007
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, 2012
The Magician’s Secret, 2018
Dear Sister, 2018
The Great Dinosaur Sleepover, 2025
