About Dino Fino Publishing ...

Our principles

Here are some useful facts about our principles and goals for our dinosaur books:

Goals 1–3:
We want to entertain, encourage and build bridges between children.

Goal 4:
No playing on primal fears! Nobody dies with us. Honestly: Does children's entertainment really always have to involve tragedies that result in the death of parents? We say NO and find that extremely tasteless.

Goal 5:
Inspire children about the importance of knowledge and books.

Goal 6:
Raise awareness of the value of every living being – even the smallest insects.

Goal 7:
Addressing and overcoming fears: Feodora is afraid of water; Gino gets dizzy when someone runs toward him. Both learn to deal with their fears—an important topic for children.

Goal 8:
Encourage children to listen to their gut feelings.

Goal 9:
Continue to provide good and valuable children’s entertainment.

With these goals in mind, we create stories that take children seriously, empower them, and at the same time bring joy.

Self-publishing

Why we are convinced lone fighters

We write, publish, and sell our books ourselves – with passion and determination at our Dino Fino publishing house. Why? Quite simply:

We are rebels with a mission: We want to keep the reins in our hands and implement our ideas without compromise.

Why we don’t need a traditional publisher:

Editing: Our Petie is an editor himself – checked.
Illustration: We illustrate our books ourselves – checked.
Printing: Affordable printing? No problem these days—checked off.
Marketing & Sales: Social media, SEO, Web 4.0 and direct sales make it possible – checked.

Freedom for our characters: Our characters can remain as they are – sometimes politically incorrect, if necessary, funny and distinctive.

We are a self-publisher by conviction: That's exactly why we do things our way – and it will stay that way.

The authors

The image depicts a caricature of a stylized, cheerful woman with long, dark hair. The person has large, expressive eyes and a friendly facial expression. She is holding a stack of colorful children's books in her arms, featuring various colorful book covers with illustrations. The overall aesthetic is playful and inviting, with a clear emphasis on child-friendly design and book love.

Meggie Berns

Managing Director of Dino Fino Publishing
Author

About Meggie – creative power behind Dino Fino Publishing

Meggie is the creative driving force behind Dino Fino Publishing. Her journey began with a solid business education, but her true passion lay in creating high-quality children's entertainment. In 2017, a happy coincidence led to a meeting with author Petie. Together with Meggie's son Aaron, the young brainchild, they created the Dino Fino universe – a world full of imaginative stories that delight children. With courage and determination, Meggie acquired extensive knowledge in book typesetting and graphic design. Since then, she has independently illustrated, designed, and published the books for Dino Fino Publishing. In addition to the first successful book series, Dino + Ricky, the adventures of Feodora + Gino followed – two series that transport children into exciting worlds. Her creative prowess was particularly evident in the production of the first six picture books, which she wrote and designed independently within a very short period of time. Today, Meggie stands for captivating stories, exceptional design, and a tireless commitment to high-quality children's books. As a publisher, she brings new ideas to life with heart and dedication and, together with Petie, is shaping the future of Dino Fino Publishing.

The image shows a caricature of a man with distinctive facial features and a humorous portrayal. He has a round face, bushy eyebrows, and a thick mustache. The figure wears glasses and appears friendly and dynamic. The man is dressed in a brown blazer with a green shirt and blue trousers. His chest hair peeks slightly through the open shirt, adding a humorous touch. In his hands, he is holding several colorful children's books, each featuring a variety of colorful covers with drawings. With one hand, he is proudly presenting a book, while the background is in soft pastel colors, creating a playful atmosphere. The depiction conveys joy and commitment to children's literature.

Dr. Peter Kruck

Managing Director Dino Fino Publishing
author

About Petie – Author, storyteller and co-founder of Dino Fino Publishing

Petie is an author who lives, breathes, and feels with his characters. His career began in the world of finance, but it was stories that truly captivated him. After studying economics and media studies, he initially founded a market research company. In 2006, he pulled the plug and increasingly made writing his life's work. The real turning point came in 2017 when he met Meggie. Together they created the Dino Fino universe – a world that not only brought Petie's characters to life, but also gave them a home. Here, he is not just an author, but also a storyteller, explorer, and adventurer. Ricky, Dino, Feodora, and Gino are not just characters – they are living parts of his creative work. Today, Petie stands for captivating narratives, profound characters, and a boundless imagination that transports children to new worlds. He doesn't just write books – he lives them.