{"product_id":"life-lessons-from-dinosaurs","title":"Life Lessons from Dinosaurs","description":"\u003cb\u003eA lighthearted collection of homespun wisdom from dinosaurs, featuring beautifully painted scenes from the \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ebestselling \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDinotopia \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ebooks by author James Gurney.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the original dominant species on planet Earth, what advice might dinosaurs have for another species on the possible verge of extinction? And who better than to bring language to tyrant lizards than James Gurney, whose \u003ci\u003eDinotopia \u003c\/i\u003ebooks have sold millions of copies over the last three decades? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGurney, a painter, instructor, and storyteller, adds a philosopher's touch to this gift book perfect for anyone looking to a bygone era for a bit of life advice and perspective. You'll marvel at these Triassic truisms, Jurassic aphorisms, and Mesazoic meditations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReaders are encouraged to \"shake the ground a little,\" \"be fearless but prepared,\" \"grow big, but don't grow up,\" \"observe, listen, and learn,\" and \"leave interesting tracks for those who follow after.\" Other lessons celebrate friendship, patience, generosity, adaptability, creativity, helping others, and keeping life's small worries in perspective. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJames Gurney pairs the breathtaking fantasy artwork of his beloved dinosaur civilization with short, memorable lessons about how to live, grow, and connect with others. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumorous wisdom such as \"If you have a small brain, make sure you have a big heart\" sits alongside thoughtful messages about kindness, friendship, generosity, courage, and resilience. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful full-page paintings feature dinosaurs and humans exploring cities, mountains, forests, festivals, laboratories, and other imaginative scenes from Gurney's fantasy world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages readers to embrace change, stay curious, help others, enjoy the present, use their imagination, and leave a meaningful legacy. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA unique gift for \u003ci\u003eDinotopia\u003c\/i\u003e fans, fantasy-art collectors, dinosaur enthusiasts, graduates, teachers, retirees, coworkers, and anyone in various stages of life who enjoys clever, uplifting humor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThink big, stay curious, and keep evolving with a little help from the dinosaurs of \u003ci\u003eDinotopia\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Andrews McMeel Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48123748581565,"sku":"BS-TC0-892920","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9781524892920-HD.jpg?v=1787086725","url":"https:\/\/boundigo.com\/products\/life-lessons-from-dinosaurs","provider":"Boundigo Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}