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Books by Don Lessem | Wonderlit

Books by Don Lessem

4 books · Ages 2–11

Known for the Dino Don't Dinosaurs and When Dinosaurs Lived series, Don Lessem writes picture books and middle grade for ages 2–11, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, dinosaurs, science & nature.

Series

Bigger Than T. Rex

Tyrannosaurus Rex

Dino Don't Dinosaurs

2 books · Ages 2–11

Giants of the Sky

Monsters of the Sea

When Dinosaurs Lived

2 books · Ages 6–9

By Age Range

Tyrannosaurus Rex

Bigger Than T. Rex

Giants of the Sky

Monsters of the Sea

Bigger Than T. Rex

Common Themes

Curiosity & Wonder Dinosaurs Science & Nature History Resilience & Perseverance Pride & Accomplishment Adventure Geography & World Cultures

Giants of the Sky

Monsters of the Sea

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