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Daniel Dinosaur
Daniel Dinosaur learns an important lesson
in this fun rhyming story. Daniel is told
by his mom and dad to keep an eye on his
sister Sue but when he turns his back on

D aniel
her, the playful little sister goes missing.
This story takes Daniel on a search for his
sister and teaches him, and young readers,
about responsibility.

Other stories by Daryl K. Cobb:

“Pirates: Legend of the Snarlyfeet”

Dinosaur
“Greta’s Magical Mistake”
“Mr. Moon”
“Bill the Bat Baby Sits Bella”
“Bill the Bat Finds His Way Home”
“Bill the Bat Loves Halloween”
“Daddy Did I Ever Say? I Love You,
Love You, Every Day”
“Do Pirates Go To School?”
“Boy on the Hill” Written by
“Henry Hare’s Floppy Socks”
“Count With Daniel Dinosaur” Daryl K. Cobb
“Barnyard Buddies:
Perry Parrot Finds a Purpose”
Illustrated by
Children’s Novel
“Pirates: The Ring of Hope Carla F. Castagno

Find information about Daryl Cobb

at www.darylcobb.com
 Meet the Author
www.darylcobb.com D aryl Cobb lives in New Jersey with his family, not far
from his home town. Daryl’s writing began in college as a Thea-
tre Arts major at Virginia Commonwealth University. He found a
freshman writing class inspiring
and, combined with his love for
music and the guitar, he dis-
covered a passion for song-
writing. This talent would
motivate him for years to
come and the rhythm he cre-
ated with his music also found
its way into the bedtime stories
he later created for his children.
The story “Boy on the Hill,”
about a boy who turns the
clouds into animals, was his first
bedtime story/song and was in-
spired by his son and an infatu-
ation with the shapes of clouds.
Through the years his son
and daughter have inspired so
much of his work, including “Daniel Dinosaur” and
“Daddy Did I Ever Say? I Love You, Love You, Every Day.”

Daryl spends a lot of his time these days visiting schools

promoting literacy with his interactive educational assemblies
“Teaching Through Creative Arts.” These performance programs
teach children about the writing and
creative process and allow Daryl to
do what he feels is most important --
inspire children to read and write. He
also performs at benefits and libraries
with his “Music & Storytime” shows.

He is a member of the SCBWI.

Meet the Illustrator

www.illustration-art.net C arla Castagno lives in northern Italy, in a village at the
base of the Alps. She graduated from the European Institute of De-
sign in Turin, and she works as freelance illustrator. Her illustrations
appear in published books in both Europe and the US. Carla loves to
draw children and funny animals and prefers making bright colored,
cute images. She enjoys spending her time playing with her young
son in their garden with their black cat, two ducks and five chickens.

She is a member of the SCBWI.

Printed in the USA

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 D aniel
Dinosaur
Written by
Daryl K. Cobb

Illustrated by
Carla F. Castagno

10 To 2 Children’s Books / Clinton

 No part of this publication may be reproduced, in whole or in part,
without written permission of the publisher.
For information regarding permission, write to: I give thanks everyday
Ten To Two Children’s Books LLC., Attention: Permissions Department, for the two little people
PO Box 5173, Clinton, N.J. 08809
Text copyright © 2006 by Daryl K. Cobb who inspire me.
Illustrations copyright © 2007 by Carla F. Castagno Daryl K. Cobb
All rights reserved. Published by Ten To Two Children’s Books LLC.
“Daniel Dinosaur” copyrights and character designs are used under
license from Daryl K. Cobb & Carla F. Castagno by Ten To Two Children’s Books LLC.
Book design was done courtesy of Carla F. Castagno.
10 To 2 Children’s Books logo was created by Manuela Pentangelo. I dedicate all my pictures
10 To 2 Children’s Books and associated logo are trademarks of Ten To Two Children’s Books LLC. to my son, Andrea,
10 To 2 Children’s Books logo characters and names are trademarks of Daryl K. Cobb
and especially
and are used under license by Ten To Two Children’s Books LLC.
to my husband, Roberto.
Carla F. Castagno

ISBN 978-0615746272

Written by Daryl K. Cobb

Illustrated by Carla F. Castagno

www.10to2childrensbooks.com Printed in USA

Printing 2012
Daniel, Daniel Dinosaur
stood sixty feet
and maybe more.
He dined on trees
of leafy greens.
He bathed in streams
till squeaky clean.
Daniel, he had just turned four -
 y ed
p la
he

and played
a nd p
layed some
mor
e.
One of his favorite things to do
was play hide and seek
with his sister Sue.
 One day he was left in charge
while his mommy was away.
Suzy said to Daniel,
“Let’s go to the stream and play.”
His mom and dad had told him,
exactly what to do.
“You can play till we get home,
just keep an eye on Sue.”
 He grabbed a snack,
Daniel, soon got hungry,
and when he turned back
for a second he turned away. Suzy had walked away.
Daniel then looked high and low,

looked everywhere
he thought she’d go.
 Now what was he to do?
He could not find
his sister Sue.

He looked down the stream

and in between.
 He knew that time
was passing by.

Daniel then began to cry.

“Daniel, Daniel Dinosaur!”
a voice said from behind.

“I am too good at this game,

you seek but you cannot find.”
Daniel quickly turned around
and there stood Sister Sue.
She was playing hide and seek.
She thought he was too.
Now no matter
where they go

or whatever
they may do,
 Daniel never
takes his eyes off
his little sister Sue.
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Pirates: The Ring of Hope

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Pirates: The Ring of Hope

in grave danger. The evil Captain Darfous Warner has his sights

Pirates: The Ring of Hope

set on The Ring of Hope and he will stop at nothing until he gets
what he wants.
Twelve year old Peter Nichols steps out of the modern world and
right into the middle of this pirate mystery that has him struggling
with right and wrong, good and evil and the meaning of friend-

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ship and family. After a week filled with strange dreams, missing

“Cobb’s 14th book comes complete with pirates, mysterious messages and a
friends and menacing pirates, Peter’s struggle to do the right thing
comes to a head as he puts not only himself but his best friend in
danger of becoming casualties of Captain Warner’s deadly plot.
et
“The Ring of Hope” is a suspense mystery that weaves the leg-
end about a mystical gold ring into a story about the good guys

magic ring . . .. The characters are rich and beautifully rendered, and the story
versus the bad guys. It is amusing, touching and filled with twists
and turns to keep you guessing from beginning to end. This pirate
mystery will capture the minds of kids and adults alike.
Suggested reading for advanced young readers or ages 10 & up
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logue − especially between Peter and Monk and An- this pirate story that finds the crew of the Rising Sea unknowingly
tonio and Marcus − is delightfully silly. . . . [A] in grave danger. The evil Captain Darfous Warner has his sights

Pirates: The Ring of Hope

spirited swashbuckling tale of mystery and magic.”

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set on The Ring of Hope and he will stop at nothing until he gets
what he wants.
Twelve year old Peter Nichols steps out of the modern world and
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right into the middle of this pirate mystery that has him struggling

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Mr. Moon
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ship and family. After a week filled with strange dreams, missing
friends and menacing pirates, Peter’s struggle to do the right thing
comes to a head as he puts not only himself but his best friend in
danger of becoming casualties of Captain Warner’s deadly plot.

“A pleasing children’s narrative with a relevant message.

“The Ring of Hope” is a suspense mystery that weaves the leg-

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versus the bad guys. It is amusing, touching and filled with twists

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mystery will capture the minds of kids and adults alike.

. Jaeger’s illustrations give the night a soft, beautiful glow, complementing

Suggested reading for advanced young readers or ages 10 & up

& Music
“Cobb’s 14th book comes complete with pirates,
Cobb’s text . . .. Her personifications of Mr. Moon and Mr. Sun are utterly mysterious messages and a magic ring. . . . The char-
acters are rich and beautifully rendered, and the

delightful.” -- Kirkus Reviews

story is sprinkled with humor. . . . Much of the dia-

by Daryl K. Cobb
logue − especially between Peter and Monk and An-
tonio and Marcus − is delightfully silly. . . . [A]

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spirited swashbuckling tale of mystery and magic.”
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Daddy Did I Ever Say? I Love You, Love You, Every Day
Books by Daryl K. Cobb
at www.darylcobb.com
Cover illustration by

“A cute, curly-haired, kindergarten-aged girl opens the story by asking her

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Daryl K. Cobb
father if she’s ever told him how much she loves him . . . the sentiment is
sweet and Van Wagoner’s illustrations are eye catching. . .. The verse Cobb Author Visits and School Program
has penned is appealing and . . . [t]he idea behind the story of the little girl and information at www.darylcobb.com
her doting father is charming[.] ” -- Kirkus Reviews

Daniel Dinosaur
“A sweet story told in simple rhymes that young children will likely enjoy.
Cobb and Castangno’s cute, colorful picture book illustrates the bond be-
tween a brother and sister.” -- Kirkus Reviews

Bill the Bat Baby Sits Bella

“A sweet book celebrating brother-sister bonds.”
-- Kirkus Reviews

Bill the Bat Loves Halloween

“A fast- moving, fun rhyming picture book . . ..”
-- Kirkus Reviews

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