Dinosaurs and All That Rubbish
By Michael Foreman
The Story
A man strips the Earth of its resources, digging and drilling until the planet is buried in rubbish — then falls asleep for years, and wakes to find dinosaurs have taken over.
Why It's Special
For the kid who already asks hard questions about litter and pollution, this classic fable turns those worries into a story with real weight.
- Big idea: What we throw away doesn't disappear — the Earth remembers, and it changes everything that comes after.
- Vibes: Wistful, strange, quietly urgent — a fable with teeth under its gentle illustrations.
Perfect For Kids Who
- are curious about nature and the environment
- enjoy stories with a bit of a twist
- like dinosaurs and imagining old, strange worlds
- are working on understanding cause and effect
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What did the man do to the Earth before he fell asleep?
- Real-life connection: What do you think happens to the rubbish we throw away at home?
- Imagination: Why do you think dinosaurs were the ones who took over the Earth?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the Earth felt with so much rubbish piled on it?
- Big ideas: What could we do to keep the Earth cleaner than in this story?
