Prehistoric times as told by dinosaurs

A thoughtful, entertaining story that reminds children that curiosity, observation, and respect for nature are timeless lessons, and that the world of long ago was not so different from ours, full of challenges, surprises, and living wonders!

Before, when dinosaurs roamed the Earth, there were no humans at all. The world did not speak and gave no names to things. Life was turbulent, aggressive, but above all, carefree — because dinosaurs didn’t even know what a thought was!

Now, a huge dinosaur, long turned into a skeleton in a museum, tells the story of those beginnings. A mini catalog of prehistoric reptiles, offering a playful look at the age of giants.

Rights sold to: Hong Kong, Macao, and in Spanish and Catalan

Key Selling Points:

– Playful Prehistoric Discovery
A rhyming journey through the age of dinosaurs, seen with humor and wonder.

– Irresistible Dino Fascination
Kids naturally obsess over dinosaurs: their size, mystery, and extinct world spark curiosity, confidence, and imaginative play.

– Philosophy with a Smile
Big ideas – like life, fear, and survival -are explored with playful humour that entertains while it makes kids think

Author & Illustrator

Gek Tessaro is a multi-award-winning Italian author and illustrator, renowned for his unique ability to blend poetic storytelling with profound philosophical and social reflection. His work is characterized by a distinctive, rhythmic rhymes that serve as the heartbeat of his narratives, making his voice unmistakable in the landscape of children’s literature.

Tessaro’s poetics move between two complementary poles. On one hand, he offers a celebration of “deep ecology,” inviting readers to rediscover the vibrant world hidden beneath their feet. On the other, his work carries a bold, almost anarchic streak, using poetry to dismantle the absurdity of war and the narrow-mindedness of the adult world. Through a delicate yet piercing irony, he champions individual freedom and the courage to remain “outside the box.”

Central to Tessaro’s vision is the shift in perspective. Whether he is giving a voice to a tiny insect or questioning the logic of power, he always speaks from “half a meter tall” – the perfect height to bridge the gap between the small and the great. This stance allows him to teach empathy and resistance simultaneously: a child’s breath can be a storm for a ladybug, just as a child’s imagination can be the ultimate defense against the grey rigidity of adulthood.

His books – often transformed into immersive live projection theater performances –  transform beetles, dreamers, and rebels into protagonists of a grand, moving stage. A recipient of the prestigious Andersen Prize and twice selected for the White Ravens catalogue, Gek Tessaro continues to prove that telling stories in rhyme is not just an aesthetic choice, but a powerful act of freedom.