Grannysaurus Rex

by Tony Wilson, D.M. Cornish (Illustrator)

'She rampaged on public transport. She rampaged in a shop specialising in china and other breakables'.

What's happened to Granny? Why has she grown those big teeth and sharp claws and why is she on the rampage?

D.M. Cornish is referred to as David Cornish in this book.

Genres: Picture Books

First published January 1, 2004

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Reviews

[Daniel Huynh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like it, that's why I rated this

[Jack Kirby and the X-man · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved the concept and execution of Race Around the World - and enjoyed Tony Wilson's documentaries that won him the 1998 series.

David Cornish on the other hand has a different TV background - working for six years for the shocking Burgo's Catch Phrase.

Can these two come together to produce a quality children's book? Yes!

The story has elements many can relate to - the loving Grandmother who is just a little silly - and has that little container of lollies to spoil the grandkids and of course ... Dinosaurs!

The illustrations however are the real stars of this book. David Cornish drew the illustrations in black and white, scanned them in and colored them on the computer. The results are truely amazing.

[Richard Bowen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Of all the Tony Wilson kids' books this is the one that my kids enjoy the most. Is it because it's about Granny? The lollies? Who knows, but it's a good story, well-illustrated.