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Cover of Joe’s Way Back to the Wild, an illustrated storybook by ade Whatty
Illustrated storybookAges 8–12English

Joe’s Way Back to the Wild

by ade Whatty

Joe is a young Tyrannosaurus rex with a curious heart—and a quiet ache he cannot explain. He remembers the steady beat of a protective heartbeat, but not whose it was. When strange sounds lead him beyond the jungle, Joe discovers a clearing of fences, humans, and captive dinosaurs. Then he is captured too.

Trapped behind metal bars, Joe longs for the trees and open ground beyond his enclosure. A fierce storm brings a chance to escape, but getting free is only the beginning. Across mountains, valleys, and wide plains, Joe watches dinosaur herds stay close to their young and wonders whether he can find the family he barely remembers. With every step into unfamiliar wild, hope and uncertainty travel beside him.

Joe’s Way Back to the Wild is an illustrated adventure about curiosity, courage, and the deep pull of family. Vivid jungle scenes and a tender, suspenseful journey make Joe’s search a memorable story to share with young dinosaur fans.

Format
Paperback · 8 × 10 in · 26 pages · premium color · full bleed
Also as
Kindle eBook
Art style
Soft digital painting · 23 illustrations
Reader age
Ages 8–12
Language
English
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kdpbook · October 20, 2026
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Joe was very small for a Tyrannosaurus rex, though he did not know that himself. To him, everything else simply felt big…
His feet were heavy, even though he was still young, and every step pressed deep footprints into the soft earth. Sometimes…
Joe was curious about everything. He liked the way mud squished between his toes near the riverbanks and how the water…
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  • Illustrated storybook
  • Soft digital painting
  • Ages 8–12
  • 26 pages
  • Paperback 8 × 10 in
  • Color