The Dinosaur That Pooped a Pirate - Tom Fletcher

The Dinosaur That Pooped a Pirate (2019) is another laugh-out-loud instalment in Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter’s bestselling Dinosaur That Pooped series, illustrated by Garry Parsons.

🦖 Story Overview

• Plot: Danny and his hungry dinosaur set sail on the high seas, where they meet a band of pirates.

• Chaos ensues: True to form, the dinosaur eats everything in sight—including treasure, ships, and pirates themselves!

• Twist: The dinosaur’s explosive solution saves the day in the most unexpected way, keeping the humour cheeky and outrageous.

• Style: Told in rhyming verse, packed with silly jokes and colourful illustrations.

📚 Book Details

• Publication date: 19 September 2019

• Format: Paperback, 32 pages

• Series: Part of The Dinosaur That Pooped collection (which also includes Christmas, Princess, Space, and more).

• Audience: Perfect for children aged 3–7, though parents often enjoy the humour too.

🌟 Why Families Love It

• Pirate theme: Combines two perennial favourites—dinosaurs and pirates—for maximum kid appeal.

• Humour: Full of poop jokes and slapstick chaos that children find irresistible.

• Illustrations: Garry Parsons’ bold, expressive artwork brings the mayhem to life.

• Educational angle: Encourages reading through rhyme, repetition, and silly fun.