Angel Draws a Dinosaur [Hardcover]

After an exciting day at the museum, Angel is inspired! With all the art supplies he can gather, he knows the dinosaur he draws will be perfect. But soon, fear and frustration take root - why can't he seem to draw exactly what he sees in his head? And even worse, what if he keeps making mistakes?

This sophomore title from upcoming storyteller Pavonis Giron (A Rainbow in Brown) employs innovative art techniques to explore the joys of the creative process.

Creator ofA Rainbow in Brown, Pavonis Giron creates with bold colors and a taste for exploration, whether that is in the great outdoors or between city blocks. The sun-bleached rocks and endless skyscapes of their childhood in the Mojave Desert continue to inspire their work especially in gouache, pastels, and colored pencil. They are now currently based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with their partner and pets.

2026 Colorado CLEL Bell Award Nominee

This is a wonderful story about perseverance and finding beauty in the imperfect...Relatable and encouraging. -Booklist

Empathetic reassurance for both young perfectionists and budding artists. -Kirkus Reviews

Bold pinks, purples, and oranges lend gouache and colored pencil scenes an energy that aptly conveys the storys emotional arcfrom opening excitement to disappointment to closing pride. -Publisher's Weekly