Spottysaurus Tells the Truth: A Book About Being A Good Friend And Telling The Truth

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Dino Manoli

Spottysaurus Tells the Truth

A Book About Being A Good Friend And Telling The Truth

Dino Manoli

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English

UK Book Publishing
22 September 2025

Pre-school & kindergarten; Family & relationships; Dinosaurs & the prehistoric world

Spottysaurus Tells the Truth is a vibrant and emotionally intelligent children's story that gently guides young readers through one of childhood's earliest and most universal lessons: honesty.

Join Spot as she embarks on an emotional journey with her best friend, where she learns the importance and power of honesty and forgiveness amongst friends.

This book is a wonderful choice for children aged 3-7. Introducing an important social-emotional theme in a way that

feels natural, not forced. A wonderful book especially suited for family reading, preschool storytime, or classroom discussion.

By: Dino Manoli
Imprint: UK Book Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 152mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 2mm
Weight: 73g
ISBN: 9781806236466
ISBN 10: 180623646X
Pages: 34
Publication Date: 22 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dino spent his childhood in the UK and a small village in Cyprus, surrounded by his large family. Growing up in this multilingual and multicultural environment, storytelling went hand in hand with the long family meals that would melt into the warm summer nights.Professionally, he has spent over 30 years building a successful career in business, focused on people, clear communication and partnerships. Using his warmth and natural positivity to create lasting personal relationships along the way.Throughout his life, Dino has made family togetherness and happiness a key focus. As a father of four, he has spent many years creating and retelling enjoyable and relatable stories.As they have grown, his children have encouraged him to capture his stories and publish them to help other parents and entertain a broader audience of children.

Reviews for Spottysaurus Tells the Truth: A Book About Being A Good Friend And Telling The Truth

""Dino Manoli's tale blends dinosaur fun with a heart-warming narrative that feels both playful and purposeful."" ""With accessible language, a steady story arc, and emotionally rich character moments, this book is a wonderful choice for children aged 3-7."" ""The story's sincerity, warm resolution, and lovable characters place it comfortably alongside contemporary picture book favourites."" ""Manoli's writing is approachable, warm, and emotionally tuned to his audience. The narrative voice speaks directly to a child's world: big emotions in small moments. The language is perfectly suited for shared reading, and the vocabulary strikes a smart balance between simplicity and richness."" Spottysaurus Tells the Truth is an endearing and emotionally intelligent story that brings honesty, friendship, and courage into the hearts of its readers. With an engaging cast of characters and a narrative that respects a child's emotional experience, it's a standout book for any early childhood collection. Dino Manoli's Spottysaurus Tells the Truth is a heartfelt and skilfully crafted children's book that champions honesty without ever losing its sense of playfulness. Its universal theme and lovable characters make it ideal for family reading and school discussions alike. With thoughtful visual and audio adaptations, this little blue dinosaur is set to make a big impact. With expressive narration and soft sound enhancement, this book could easily become a favourite children's audiobook. Its strong message, relatable characters, and natural rhythm make it ideal for home, classroom, or travel listening.