A Lovely Love Story

by Edward Monkton

"Together they stand on the hill, telling each other stories and feeling the warmth of the sun on their backs. And that, my friends, is how it is with love." --Edward Monkton

Mr. Darcy and Miss Bennett. Ozzie and Harriet. Jay-Z and Beyonce. Great couples often find togetherness by embracing their individual differences. In this modern-day fable, Edward Monkton pens an irresistible love story about a fiercely funny but distant Dinosaur who falls in love with a forgetful but free-spirited (and shopping-savvy) Lovely Other Dinosaur.

* Monkton, perhaps better known as the U.K.'s top-selling living poet Giles Andreae

* This ode to love pairs Monkton's signature illustrations with simple yet profound prose. 

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Humor, Picture Books, Graphic Novels, Childrens, Dinosaurs

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 15, 2004

About the author

Pen name of Giles Andreae, Edward Monkton is a self-described "philosopher, poet, artist and interesting fellow"

Reviews

[Ivonne Rovira · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Lovely Love Story illustrates the beauty of Goodreads. Because I would never have read this book at all were it not for the recommendation of my Goodreads friend DebsD. She had portions of it read at her wedding — and what greater recommendation is there than that?

I loved the story of the Dinosaur and the Lovely Other Dinosaur so much. It’s hard not to identify with two besotted lovers growing old together. May that be true for all of us!

[Lisa (Remarkablylisa) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh nothing special or super cute

[Salonee Sonawane · Rating 3 out of 5]

I picked this book up in a book cafe while I was waiting for someone to arrive. It is a pretty sweet book that shows that, despite the gender differences, with acceptance and patience, you can be a loving couple!

[Chris Greensmith · Rating 5 out of 5]

"He is also quite CLEVER though I will not tell him this for now." What a great little bugger of a book, made me feel good, lovely...5 🌟

[Christy Stewart · Rating 1 out of 5]

......I mean, it's a cute book. For what they price it as, it's like golden toilet paper.

I could write and illustrated something like this and only charge you a nickle.

In case anyone is wondering, I'm not being sarcastic. Contact me if you're interested in a dino love story on a disposable napkin.

[Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our wedding ceremony started with one of our sons reading this aloud. Our guests loved it - they recognised us!

[Agoes · Rating 3 out of 5]

This books tells a story about two dinosaurs who kept on liking each other despite of their differences. The illustrations are cute but the story is not necessarily limited for children.

However, the gender stereotypes is unintentionally funny. It felt weird reading about female dinosaurs who liked to shop and male dinosaurs who tends to be distant. The dinosaurs also went on a picnic on a sunny day and eat sandwich with their hands, so I guess I shouldn't complain that much.

[Lily Pierce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awwww....

[gigibobobooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

as a 25 year old grown woman, i read this book leisurely at a bookstore and ended up crying at the end. embarrassed??? yeah a little. but worth every tear.

[Alaina Mansueto · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love his writing style. Sincere and to the point. I stood in Barnes and Noble reading it while grinning ear to ear. I knew immediately that I just had to buy it. I think it describes the way that everyone should fall in love. Everyone has quirks and fetishes for things that we may not appreciate at first... But there are some qualities about them that are so captivating that it makes us willing to adapt and eventually come to appreciate those differences. My favorite part is after they have fallen in love and have grown old together. "Now the Dinosaur and the Lovely Other Dinosaur are OLD... LOOK at them." It's followed by a simple picture of both of them with big grins, holding hands, and touching noses. The author tells us to just LOOK at them, because he does not need to explain with words how happy they have made each other over the years. The picture says a thousand words. This book may have been written for children, but it has touched my heart. I hope my Love Story looks like this one day.

[Nayeli · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this book in one sitting at a Barnes and Noble. It's really short and the drawings are cute, I thought it was a book for children but it really doesn't seem like it apart from the fact that the main characters are dinosaurs and the drawing style is childish. I liked it a lot at first because I thought they were going to keep the gender of the dinosaurs undisclosed and their characteristics wouldn't be so obvious... but no: the female dinosaur "smells nice" and likes shopping and the male dinosaur is "distant" and likes things a lot (electronics according to the drawing). I'm giving it two stars because it was just okay and I couldn't get past what I just mentioned, though it's a nice lesson on how we love other people despite our differences.

[Haley T · Rating 5 out of 5]

if i could have given this book 10 stars, i would have. A friend of mine gave me this for my birthday and it made me feel all fuzzy inside. Its a short little story which reminds us that even though everyone has different likes/dislikes its alright. Not only is it ok, but its WONDERFUL because thats what makes us all unique individuals. So once we learn that everyone is different, we can put aside those differences and learn to love each other :) even if some of us are fond of strange things..

[Ashika Das · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is truly a lovely story about two Dino who fall in love while getting angry at each and forgiving each other at the same time. :)

[Andy Davies · Rating 1 out of 5]

It's not a book. It's an expensive valentines card.

[Adrian · Rating 3 out of 5]

The fierce Dinosaur was TRAPPED inside his CAGE of ICE. Although it was COLD he was HAPPY in there. It was, after all, HIS cage.

Another of today's finds and another illustrator, of sorts. We have almost completed our ever expanding Edward Monkton collection of humorous philosophical musings, and today produced two new additions.

The standout book will always be The Penguin of Death, which its darker side, which is a far cry from this books theme of love and acceptance. Using dinosaurs to bring the point home was a fun touch but it doesn't reach the heights set by its brethren. 3 1/4 stars.

[Danielle T · Rating 3 out of 5]

It feels a bit cheating to put short/picture books on read lists, but I have indeed read it- forgot when it got on my radar, pretty sure I heard about it on reddit at some point? It's very short, but also very adorable. Good for a valentine's/anniversary gift or wedding centerpiece quotes.

[Caitlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

From the five year old I read it to: because it was full of love and I like people when they love other people! Even when people don’t love people.

Short and sweet and a little bit silly. She may not know it now but for being so simple, it shines a light on others being different but understood.

[Adrena · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute

[Slow Man · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovey dovey macaroni.
To all single dinosaurs out there... there is hope.
Every dinosaur deserves another dinosaur.

[Melanie Ricaurte · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute

I liked the story about the dinosaurs and how it well represented what it takes to have a lasting relationship, accepting the other person for who they are.

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just read it because George Mahood referred to it in his latest book. LOL

[elgrz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so cute and pure 🥰🥰

[Dems · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was cute! <3

[Njoki Tiagha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you mama! Needed one last book to meet my goal for 2021. Only complaint...too cute.

[Kirsty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best friend read this aloud at my wedding. Love this book.

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super sweet little book.

[Mark · Rating 2 out of 5]

Extra star only for good intent. Not super cute. Or original. Or well illustrated. Or really a story. Meh.

[Todd Miles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Made me shed a tear

[Kyle Carr · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want to be a dino now

[Tegan Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This short story is soooooo cute I love it!