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pterry has a fear of flying!

Kon Tan’s children’s book debut kicks off a hilarious, heart-filled early graphic novel series that shows kids it’s okay to be scared — and that fears can be overcome.

With exciting black-and-white illustrations on every page, this subversively hilarious chapter book series debut is perfect for young fans of The Bad Guys, Dog Man, and Captain Underpants.

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Cartoon pterosaur with wide eyes holding an egg and two smiling kites on a bright yellow background, with text 'We're all gonna die-nosaur!' and author name Kon Tan.

WE’RE ALL GONNA DIE-NOSAUR!

Pterry the pterodactyl has lots of nightmares — and they always come true! Can Pterry face his fear of flying? If not . . . we’re all gonna DIE-nosaur!!!

Last night, Pterry dreamed that dinosaurs will go extinct. Pterry’s parents tell him that there’s no danger a pterodactyl can’t fly away from.  But Pterry doesn’t know how to fly!

Will Pterry learn in time to protect himself and his family?

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WE’RE ALL GONNA DIE-NOSAUR! ESCAPE OF THE APES

Pterry the pterodactyl has the sc-sc-scariest dreams — the kind that come true!

Last night, Pterry dreamed about terrifying creatures with big eyes, lots of hair, and long creepy fingers.

Then, on his first-day-of-school field trip, Pterry comes face to face with the horrible beasts: monkeys. And they escape!
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A delightful tale of impending doom!
—John Patrick Green
New York Times best-selling author of InvestiGators
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Some middle school boy out there is going to love this and think it's the best most funniest story he's ever read. I am not a middle school boy.
—3 stars. -Emily, Goodreads
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A heartwarming story about overcoming fear and learning to live in the moment. My daughter really loves it and I had fun reading it too!
—JDhrupad, Amazon

Frenetic fun.
Kirkus Reviews

Can’t wait for the sequel!
—Janice, Goodreads

Yep… this is a winner! In the style/size of Bad Guys, this book is funny and punny and will get kids ages 5-9 cracking up! Pterry with a silent P for the win!
—Steph, Goodreads

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Please send them konscomics@gmail.com with your older siblings, parents, guardians or teachers help!
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Characters

Cartoon green pterodactyl with large eyes and small wings, wearing purple shorts and biting its hands nervously.

Pterry

Pterry (the ‘P’ is silent) Dactylman is a kid pterodactyl who has been having the worst kinds ofbad dreams— his bad dreams have all been coming true! He loves his family and wants to doeverything he can to protect them but in order to do so first he has to *gulp* learn how to fly!

Cartoon white egg character wearing a red scarf and blindfold, with clawed hands touching the blindfold.

Ptodd

Ptodd Dactylman is Pterry’s younger brother. Even though he hasn’t fully hatched from hisshell, he’s completely fearless and doesn’t shy from danger, he races towards it!

Cartoon green pterodactyl character with blue spots, wearing a white shirt, red tie, and gray pants, arms crossed and smiling.Cartoon green dragon character with a long snout, big round eyes, hoop earrings, pink tank top, patterned purple pants, and standing confidently with hands on hips.

PTYLER AND PTIFANY DACTYLMAN

Pterry's mom Ptifany loves learning about the natural world, from geology to astronomy. She's also an amazing cook! You haven't lived until you've tried her specialty, extra spicy curried worm puffs!

When he's not flying the skies as a professional sky writer, Ptyer is a dad joke telling goofball and loves to give him (bad) advice.

Cartoon red dragon with yellow crown-like spikes, large eyes, and an open mouth in a running pose.

TEX

Yes, Tex is short for T-Rex. Even though he's on the smaller side for his species, don't call him 'short' or he'll throw a tantrum the size of Texas. Despite all his huffing and puffing, it's all bark and, thankfully, no bite. (First appears in Book 2.)

Blue cartoon cat with closed eyes, beige spikes on tail, and black shirt dancing joyfully.

Nails

Nails is an ankylosaurus and with her armor plated skin and club-like tail, she is one of the toughest dinosaurs in Pterry’s class! Because she isn’t in control of her tremendous strength yet, she’s a dinosaur-shaped wrecking ball but one with a pure heart. (First appears in Book 2.)

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