Families who loved Dinosaurs Don't Exist by Mark Janssen often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child's imagination feels like a secret world that you are struggling to enter, or when they need validation that their unique way of seeing things is a gift. It is a perfect choice for the preschooler or early elementary student who finds magic in every puddle and shadow, even when the adults around them are preoccupied with the mundane facts of life. The story follows two siblings and their father on an outdoor adventure where the dad insists that dinosaurs simply do not exist. However, the vibrant illustrations reveal a different reality: massive, colorful prehistoric creatures are hiding in plain sight, interacting with the children while the father remains oblivious. It is a humorous, visually stunning celebration of childhood wonder and the playful irony of kids knowing something that grown-ups have forgotten how to see.