Mayhem at the Museum - by Hannah Brückner Hardcover

About the Book

"During a visit to the dinosaur museum, something terrible happens. Yuri is startled and bumps into a giant brachiosaurus skeleton. What massive mayhem! At first it feels as if things will never be the same again...But then Yuri remembers the best way to deal with difficult situations: take a deep breath and ask for help."--

Book Synopsis

What happens when Yuri accidentally unleashes a catastrophe at the dinosaur museum?

During a visit to the dinosaur museum, something terrible happens. Yuri is startled and bumps into a giant brachiosaurus skeleton. What massive mayhem! At first it feels as if things will never be the same again. . . But then Yuri remembers the best way to deal with difficult situations: take a deep breath and ask for help. The result is something more magnificent than anyone could have imagined!

In her dynamic story, Hannah Brückner shows how creative and unexpected solutions can be found, even when the worst happens. With a fine, fresh touch, she captures the world of the museum in sophisticated and humorous detail.

Review Quotes

". . . readers will love the surprising results. This amusing story, about a kid who is ungendered, is a great one to read to a kid who needs a dose of humor . . ."-- "Youth Services Book Review"

"Full of details to observe, this Swiss import manages to combine dinosaur drama with practical emotional support for persevering through embarrassing moments."-- "The Horn Book"

"[An] empathetic exploration of how to navigate an embarrassing accident."-- "Booklist"

"Be sure to share this one before--or after--a museum visit."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

About the Author

Hannah Brückner was born in Berlin and studied illustration at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences. She completed her studies with the accordion-fold picture book Mein fantastisches Baumhaus (My Fantastic Treehouse), which won the German-French Youth Literature Award. Hannah Brückner lives and works in Hamburg as a picture book artist, author, and illustrator.

Laura Watkinson translates all kinds of books from German, Italian, Dutch, and Frisian into English. She enjoys reading and translating stories for younger readers, from picture books to YA thrillers. Three of her translated books have won the American Library Association's Mildred L. Batchelder Award. Laura lives in a tall, thin house on a canal in Amsterdam with her husband, their cat, and lots of shelves of lovely books.