Published by Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books

Summary:  Penny’s on a field trip to the natural history museum when “something astonishing” happens: a baby dinosaur hatches from one of the eggs on exhibit.  Only Penny notices; the baby notices, too, and it starts following Penny around the museum.  She shares her lunch, and when the baby dinosaur makes a “pip, pip” sound, she names it Pip.  When it’s time to go home, Penny doesn’t want to leave her new friend behind, but Pip doesn’t fit in her backpack.  Pip hides in the pile of stuffed animals at the gift shop, Penny pays for her new “toy,” and the two are on their way.  40 pages; ages 4-8.

Pros:  This award-winning team has produced another fun story with adorable illustrations that is sure to become a favorite of dinosaur aficionados.

Cons:  I suspect that Penny & Pip: The Next Day might not end quite this happily.