Roxy the Last Unisaurus Rex

by Eva Chen, Matthew Rivera (Illustrator)

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

Though Roxy the Unisaurus is the result of one of the most ambitious (and glamorous) crossovers since the Cretaceous period, she’s very aware that her uniqueness leaves her lonely. Being both sparkelicious and ferocious makes it difficult to find a best friend—unless Roxy’s been going about it the wrong way? Eva Chen, assisted by Matthew Rivera’s fun illustrations, shows it can be fashionable to discuss differences, acceptance and the importance of friendship.

Instagram superstar and New York Times bestselling author of Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes Eva Chen embarks on an all-new picture book venture of jurassic proportions, vibrantly brought to life by Matthew Rivera's rainbow watercolors.

Dinosaurs are awesome. Unicorns are, too. So what happens when you combine the best parts of each?

Roxy the Last Unisaurus Rex!

Join Roxy in all her sassy, steak-loving, glittery glory as she learns about the importance of staying true to yourself, celebrating your differences, and finding friends who love you for who you are.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250619921
Publisher:	Feiwel & Friends
Publication date:	10/06/2020
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	483,364
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	4 - 6 Years

About the Author

Eva Chen is a first-generation Chinese-American who grew up in New York City. She blames her deviation from pre-med at Johns Hopkins University on a love of fashion and beauty instilled in her by her mother, whose perfect bob and lipstick made a permanent imprint on her impressionable young mind. Previously the editor in chief of Lucky, Eva has also written for ELLE, Vogue, Teen Vogue,Vogue China, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. She is currently the head of fashion partnerships at Instagram, where she is guilty of the occasional duck-face selfie. Eva lives in New York City with her husband and two children. She is the New York Times-bestselling author of Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes; A Is for Awesome; Juno Valentine and the Fantastic Fashion Adventure; 3 2 1 Awesome!; and Roxy the Last Unisaurus Rex.

Matthew Rivera earned his bachelor degree in fine arts from the University of Arizona. After many years of being an art director for agencies, corporations, and toymakers, Matthew now writes and illustrates stories for children, such as Dinosaur Yoga and Roxy the Last Unisaurus Rex. He loves sharing leafy greens with Mavis, his pet bunny, and dreams of one day sharing PB&Js with a Unisaurus Rex.

Editorial Reviews

09/28/2020

Self-esteem isn’t an issue for half-dinosaur, half-unicorn Roxy, who, in her own words, is “only the most magical creature in the world.” Roxy is proud to sport her T. rex mother’s toothy grin and “slight anger issues,” and her unicorn father’s gorgeous mane and “runway-ready prance.” But it’s also lonely being one of a kind: her dinosaur classmates rebuff her friendship in favor of hanging with their own species. The tennis-playing diplodocuses won’t let her join in, and the tough-looking T. rexes scoff at her streaming mane, declaring that she’s “too much.” The tide turns when Roxy discovers another “dinocorn” in the world—an equally confident half-brontosaurus, half-unicorn who has strong and almost opposite tastes (he’s a meditating vegetarian) but is eager to be her friend. Chen’s (Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes) by-the-book story never expands into interspecies friendship, but Rivera (Fussy Flamingo) lifts the familiar premise with a fruit-soda palette and translucent, cloudlike textures in his vignettes. Ages 4–6. (Oct.)

Publishers Weekly

Praise for Roxy the Last Unisaurus Rex:

"Eva Chen has really hit the mark with her Juno Valentine series, but is branching out into children's literature in a huge way with Roxy the Last Unisaurus Rex...It's not often you can find a children's book that pleases both the child and the parent reading it 800 times, but ROXY feels like a good fit. And any picture book that makes me want to wallpaper my house with its pages is more than OK by me." —Romper

Praise for 3 2 1 Awesome!:

"Counting down from 20, this charming board book profiles strong contemporary and historical women ... The choices are solid and represent a diverse range of women and professions. The countdown ends by bringing readers in; number one is 'The 1 and only YOU, a singular sensation. The world is yours to change!'" —Booklist

Praise for A Is for Awesome!:

A Publishers Weekly Bestseller!

"That theme of swinging for the fences and going for it is the undercurrent in this book. Even though it’s about how they’re all awesome, the real undercurrent is, 'Look at all these people who are superheroes who are just like you.' I try to tell that to my daughter." —Hasan Minhaj, in Huffpost

Praise for Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes:

A New York Times Bestseller!

Featured in Oprah Magazine's Holiday Gift Guide
Recommended by Rachael Ray as the perfect holiday gift
Featured in InStyle's Holiday Gift Guide

“[A] fresh take on a fairy tale.” —Forbes.com

“Those who are 3, 13, or 30 can all enjoy the book.” —Vogue.com

"Not only does this book pay homage to some of history's greatest women, it also gives them snaps for their fashion sense." —Romper

"Kids need more books like this." —HelloGiggles

"[This book is] not going to drop without a bang." —Refinery29

"[A] charming story." —MyDomaine

“Chen proves that the accessory can actually provide an important teachable moment for young kids.” —WhoWhatWear

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