
Enjoy fast, free delivery, exclusive deals, and award-winning movies & TV shows with Prime
Try Prime
and start saving today with fast, free delivery
Amazon Prime includes:
Fast, FREE Delivery is available to Prime members. To join, select "Try Amazon Prime and start saving today with Fast, FREE Delivery" below the Add to Cart button.
Amazon Prime members enjoy:- Cardmembers earn 5% Back at Amazon.com with a Prime Credit Card.
- Unlimited Free Two-Day Delivery
- Streaming of thousands of movies and TV shows with limited ads on Prime Video.
- A Kindle book to borrow for free each month - with no due dates
- Listen to over 2 million songs and hundreds of playlists
- Unlimited photo storage with anywhere access
Important: Your credit card will NOT be charged when you start your free trial or if you cancel during the trial period. If you're happy with Amazon Prime, do nothing. At the end of the free trial, your membership will automatically upgrade to a monthly membership.
Buy new:
-34% $22.99$22.99
Ships from: Amazon.com Sold by: Amazon.com
Save with Used - Good
$15.05$15.05
$4.49 delivery Tuesday, February 25
Ships from: Big River Books LLC Sold by: Big River Books LLC

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.
Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.
Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.
Dinotopia: Journey To Chandara (Calla Editions) Hardcover – July 24, 2017
Purchase options and add-ons
Professor Denison, the intrepid 19th-century explorer, is back! Some time ago, the professor discovered a lost island where humans and dinosaurs dwell in harmony. Now the professor and Bix, his dinosaur companion, have been summoned to the forbidden empire of Chandara. But when they lose their invitation from the emperor, the adventurers must cross the border penniless and in disguise. A vivid narrative, accompanied by enchanting illustrations, traces their journey and its spectacular sights: a village composed of three ships propped up on end, a 50-foot-tall Brachiosaurus outfitted for firefighting, an Allosaurus tending its hatchlings, and other memorable scenes.
A stand-alone sequel to the first two Dinotopia books, Journey to Chandara offers the perfect introduction to James Gurney's fantasy world for readers of all ages. Filled with magnificent full-color paintings, cutaway views, and mechanical diagrams, this newly expanded deluxe edition includes a behind-the-scenes featurette filled with rare insights from the author/illustrator.
- Reading age9 - 12 years
- Print length192 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelPreschool - 2
- Lexile measure1020L
- Dimensions10.75 x 0.87 x 9.92 inches
- PublisherCalla Editions
- Publication dateJuly 24, 2017
- ISBN-101606601008
- ISBN-13978-1606601006
Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more. Read it now.
Frequently bought together

More items to explore
From the brand

-
Our Children's Classics are perfect for engaging and entertaining young readers. Our books cover a range of genres, including adventure, fantasy, history, action, and more!
-
Classic Literature
-
Story Collections
-
Calla Editions
-
Board Books
-
Action/Adventure
-
Fables, Folklore & Fantasy
-
History
From the Publisher
JAMES GURNEY'S DINOTOPIA!
Imagine... an isolated island inhabited by shipwrecked humans and dinosaurs who have learned to coexist peacefully as a single symbiotic society. The creation of writer/illustrator James Gurney, the fantastical journey that is Dinotopia began as an illustrated children's book called Dinotopia: A Land Apart from Time (1992). Its cross-over success to both children and adults led James Gurney to write and illustrate three more books called Dinotopia: The World Beneath (1995), Dinotopia: First Flight (1999) and Dinotopia: Journey to Chandara (2007). The plot of the main Dinotopia books concerns Arthur Denison and his son, Will, and the various people they meet in their travels in Dinotopia. Beginning in 2012, Dover Publications proudly began reissuing 20th anniversary deluxe hardcover editions of the first 3 landmark books, as well as the 4th book, reissued 10 years after its initial 2007 release.



About The Author
Before writing and illustrating Dinotopia, James Gurney painted reconstructions of ancient civilizations for National Geographic magazine. He has illustrated seventeen stamps for the U.S. Postal Service, including The World of Dinosaurs. His Dinotopia artwork has won the Hugo, Chesley, Spectrum, and World Fantasy Awards and has been exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution, the Norman Rockwell Museum, and the Delaware Art Museum. His most recent books, Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist (2009) and Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter (2010), are based on his daily blog, gurneyjourney.blogspot.com. The weblog is for illustrators, plein-air painters, sketchers, comic artists, animators, art students, and writers. You'll find practical studio tips, insights into the making of the Dinotopia books, and first-hand reports from art schools and museums.
More About The Books
Dinotopia: A Land Apart From Time
Digitally re-rendered from the original transparencies, this 20th anniversary deluxe hardcover edition takes the bestselling tale of mystical humans and intelligent dinosaurs to a new generation. 192 pp.
Includes a new Afterword by Gurney as well as a special section of behind-the-scenes studies. (1606600222)
Dinotopia: The World Beneath
This deluxe hardcover edition of the sequel to A Land Apart From Time recounts the adventures of a band of human and dinosaur explorers. 192 pp.
More than 160 full-color illustrations plus new hand-illustrated calligraphy, Foreword, plus behind-the-scenes studies. (1606600338)
Dinotopia: First Flight
Gurney takes us back to Dinotopia's ancient past, where the empire of Poseidos is about to capture the peaceful dinosaurs by using robotic technology.112 pp.
This expanded deluxe hardcover anniversary edition features a wealth of all-new material by the author. (1606600575)
Dinotopia: Journey To Chandara
Professor Denison and Bix, his dinosaur companion, are ready to set off on a perilous journey to the forbidden empire of Chandara. Brimming with magnificent full-color illustrations, this lavish deluxe hardcover edition will enchant readers of all ages. 192 pp.
Includes a new, behind-the-scenes featurette. (1606601008)
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Before writing and illustrating Dinotopia, James Gurney painted reconstructions of ancient civilizations for National Geographic magazine. He has illustrated seventeen stamps for the U.S. Postal Service, including The World of Dinosaurs. His Dinotopia artwork has won the Hugo, Chesley, Spectrum, and World Fantasy Awards and has been exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution, the Norman Rockwell Museum, and the Delaware Art Museum. His most recent books, Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist (2009) and Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter (2010), are based on his daily blog, gurneyjourney.blogspot.com.
Product details
- Publisher : Calla Editions; Expanded, New edition (July 24, 2017)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 192 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1606601008
- ISBN-13 : 978-1606601006
- Reading age : 9 - 12 years
- Lexile measure : 1020L
- Grade level : Preschool - 2
- Item Weight : 2.9 pounds
- Dimensions : 10.75 x 0.87 x 9.92 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #67,833 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #309 in Children's Dinosaur Books (Books)
- #1,370 in Children's Fantasy & Magic Books
- #2,784 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books)
- Customer Reviews:
About the author

James Gurney is the author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Dinotopia book series. He designed the World of Dinosaurs stamps for the U.S. Postal Service and has worked on over a dozen assignments for National Geographic magazine, painting reconstructions of Moche, Kushite, and Etruscan civilizations. He has won the Hugo, Chesley, Spectrum, and World Fantasy Awards. Solo exhibitions of his artwork have been presented at the Smithsonian Institution, the Norman Rockwell Museum, and currently at the Lyman Allyn Museum of Art. He has recently been named a "Grand Master" by Spectrum Fantastic Arts and a "Living Master" by the Art Renewal Center. His most recent book, Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter, was Amazon's #1 bestselling book on painting for over 100 weeks and is based on his daily blog gurneyjourney.blogspot.com. For more information, visit www.dinotopia.com or www.jamesgurney.com
.
Customer reviews
Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers say
Customers find the artwork superb and beautiful. They describe the story as engaging and wonderful. Readers enjoy the world of Dinotopia, which is a favorite among young kids. The book is enjoyable for all ages, with an attention to detail and informative content.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
Customers appreciate the book's art quality. They find the illustrations superb, beautiful, and engaging. The content takes readers to another time where dinosaurs and humans shared the world. Readers praise the author as a spectacular artist and wonderful world builder. They also mention that the book has tons of references for drawing and painting.
"when i was 8 my parents gave me dinotopia. The paintings are enough to capture the imagination and bring the fantasy island to life...." Read more
"...If only I could paint a cloud like this man...This is a lavish book of fantasy paintings that could only be described as a treasure...." Read more
"...They exist together in harmony. The book is filled with beautiful paintings that draws you into the world of Dinotopia...." Read more
"It is not common any more to see child books with such beautiful art, but Dinotopia Journey to Chandara, has some of the best art i have seen so far..." Read more
Customers enjoy the story and artwork. They find the book compelling and enjoyable to read. Readers appreciate the departure from traditional children's books with a journal-style hybrid.
"...The paintings are enough to capture the imagination and bring the fantasy island to life. This is a great sequel to the original" Read more
"An enchanting journey through a fantastic land filled with intelligent talking dinosaurs and humans. They exist together in harmony...." Read more
"James Gurney is a spectacular artist and a wonderful world builder!!..." Read more
"...He and his wife (an amazing artist also) are absolutely delightful." Read more
Customers enjoy the dinosaurs in the book. They find the paintings appealing and say the book is an excellent part of the series. The setting and variety of dinosaurs are praised.
"...The plot is not relevant here. The setting and the dinosaurs are the stars. You have to love Bix!..." Read more
"...The book is filled with beautiful paintings that draws you into the world of Dinotopia...." Read more
"...He has had me captured by the beautiful world of Dinotopia since I was a child, and some of my favorite images and moments come from JOURNEY TO..." Read more
"...The paintings, as always, are stunning, as is the wide array of dinosaurs (real and not) that you encounter...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's age range. They find it fun for all ages, including young children. The storyline is engaging for kids who like to listen to an involved story.
"...This is a childrens book that appeals to this adult. As an painter, I can only admire and one day hope to produce something this great...." Read more
"...books since the first one was released, and they are now favorites of my young kids as well...." Read more
"...utterly amazing and a great read and adventure for any age" Read more
"Great series and amazing illustrations! This book is for kids who like to sit and listen to an involved story line." Read more
Customers appreciate the book's attention to detail and good attention span. They find it informative, but some feel it drones on for too long.
"...This man's observatonal skills are incredible. His color sense is exceptional and his ability to convey what he sees to a canvas is amazing...." Read more
"...through a slideshow of your aunt and uncle's summer vacation - it's informative, but drones on and on ad nauseum...." Read more
"This book was amazing. The attention to detail on top of an amazing end to the series...." Read more
"For kids with a good attention span..." Read more
Reviews with images

Incredible art
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2024when i was 8 my parents gave me dinotopia. The paintings are enough to capture the imagination and bring the fantasy island to life. This is a great sequel to the original
- Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2009I have been a fan of Dinotopia for about 15 years. I wondered if Mr. Gurney would ever take us back there. He did with as much skill and depth as expected, perhaps a little more. This is a childrens book that appeals to this adult. As an painter, I can only admire and one day hope to produce something this great. If only I could paint a cloud like this man...This is a lavish book of fantasy paintings that could only be described as a treasure.
Some tastes do not care for this style of painting-the Hudson Valley School. Its retro style florished before photography. Light and color captured every detail of the landscape. Now, in our HD world, this style is obsolete, right? Gurney's depiction of the creatures who actually lived on this planet, lets the viewer imagine what went over all of those bones that are found every year. Not only that, his "lost world" that is further documented.
Children will devour this. Dinosaurs are fun, scary and in this book, loveable. The whole Dinotopia mythology is set in the mid 19th C. Perhaps the world had an unexplored appeal back then. We have satellites that document every corner of the planet now. Perhaps, this age of innocence works so well here because there are no more frontiers on the planet. Other than space, there are no more places to explore. That is why I love it so much.
I finished it and was left wanting more. There are so many other villages and ruined temples left to document. The plot is not relevant here. The setting and the dinosaurs are the stars. You have to love Bix! Chandara is a perfect place to spend your vacation in.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024We enjoyed this book as much as the others.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2018An enchanting journey through a fantastic land filled with intelligent talking dinosaurs and humans. They exist together in harmony. The book is filled with beautiful paintings that draws you into the world of Dinotopia. Written in journal form, explorer Arthur Denison tells the story of his journey to Chandara with his faithful companion Bix, a Protoceratops. This is the 4th book of the Dinotopia series by James Gurney (author/artist). It's a great stand alone book, but I would recommend reading the other 3 first.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2021It is not common any more to see child books with such beautiful art, but Dinotopia Journey to Chandara, has some of the best art i have seen so far in a kids book. The colors inmerse you inti the story and portrai the ambiance very well. Also the art on the face expreccions make you understand more deeply how the characters feel.
It is not common any more to see child books with such beautiful art, but Dinotopia Journey to Chandara, has some of the best art i have seen so far in a kids book. The colors inmerse you inti the story and portrai the ambiance very well. Also the art on the face expreccions make you understand more deeply how the characters feel.
Images in this review
- Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2020It's a beautiful book full of pictures illustrated by the author, plus the addition of Mr. Gurney in his studio drawing, painting, and modeling his creations with friends. I am so lucky to have gotten this book to complete the Dinotopia series. If you have the other three, get this one too. You will love it.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2019James Gurney is a spectacular artist and a wonderful world builder!! He has had me captured by the beautiful world of Dinotopia since I was a child, and some of my favorite images and moments come from JOURNEY TO CHANDARA.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2015Had an opportunity to take a workshop with Jim last September in Wyoming. This man's observatonal skills are incredible. His color sense is exceptional and his ability to convey what he sees to a canvas is amazing. Saw how he created his books and the art work first hand. Have really enjoyed them plus I was able to get them autographed! He and his wife (an amazing artist also) are absolutely delightful.
Top reviews from other countries
-
Jose Damian Medellin LaraReviewed in Mexico on September 10, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars A mi hijo le encanto.
Mi hijo está fascinado con el libro.
- Amazon KundeReviewed in Germany on August 2, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifull book
Nice read, stunning illustrations
-
MaurícioReviewed in Brazil on June 19, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Comprem sem medo, é um clássico!
Livros maravilhosos em todos os aspectos, histórias, ilustrações, acabamentos, etc. Chegou em perfeito estado. Na verdade nunca tive problemas no transporte até o presente momento, espero q futuramente também não tenha rsrs
A história obviamente está em inglês, mas a linguagem é simples fazendo com q qualquer iniciante da lingua inglesa possa captar o contexto e por fim entender a história.
Eu recomendo.
MaurícioComprem sem medo, é um clássico!
Reviewed in Brazil on June 19, 2021
A história obviamente está em inglês, mas a linguagem é simples fazendo com q qualquer iniciante da lingua inglesa possa captar o contexto e por fim entender a história.
Eu recomendo.
Images in this review
- CarltonReviewed in India on March 2, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
From a artist's perspective must say its a Masterpiece. The amount of work and detail that James Gurney has put into each of his paintings is simply mind boggling. A collectors item, cant fix a price on such creativity.
- AndrewReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Same high standard
A worthy follow up to the wonderful older books.