Dick King-Smith

Young dinosaurs Nosy, a pterodactyl, and Banty, an apatosaurus, become friends, despite their parents' prejudices.

Lady Lollipop, the clever pet pig of Princess Penelope and her friend Johnny, joins them in their lessons with a magician, cares for the queen's garden, helps restore the king's appetite, and has a surprise present for Penelope's birthday.

A collection of anecdotes about the author's encounters with animals beginning with his first elephant ride at the zoo and continuing through his years as a dairy farmer.