October 12, 2025Open Access

The New Dinosaur Dictionary, Mark Hallett, and the best Christmas present ever

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The New Dinosaur Dictionary greatly influenced a young reader's love for dinosaurs.
At age nine, discovering this book at Waldenbooks was a memorable experience.
Being a dinosaurophile from age three, this dictionary provided unique insights.
Mark Hallett's illustrations contributed to the book's appeal and lasting impact.

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When I was nine, a copy of Don Glut's TheNew Dinosaur Dictionary turned up in my local Waldenbooks. It wasn't my first dinosaur book, by far – I'd been a dinosaurophile since the age of three. But TheNew Dinosaur Dictionary was different.

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