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Books about dinosaurs for a 5-year-old
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Bronto Eats Meat
Peter Maloney, Felicia Zekauskas
For the child who needs a giggle after a mistake, this quirky tale follows a dinosaur who accidentally swallows somethin
Ages 4–8
Full Moon Birthday
Jeff Sheppard
Join Dinosaur and Monkey as they try their very best to get a special birthday present for their friend Owl. This gentle
Ages 4–8
Good Night, Dinah
B. G. Hennessy
For the preschooler who needs a soothing ritual to transition from playtime to sleep. This gentle story follows a sweet
Ages 2–5
T. Rex
Vivian French
For the dinosaur enthusiast who wonders how we know what we know. A grandson and grandfather explore a museum to uncover
Ages 5–8
Wild Weather Tales
Craig Bartlett
Buddy and his Pteranodon family face a drought, take shelter from a powerful rainstorm, and then embark on a journey abo
Ages 4–8
Baby Dinosaurs
Dino Don Lessem
For the young explorer who is fascinated by nests and eggs, this simple guide reveals the tender side of prehistoric lif
Ages 4–6
We Love Bugs!
Steve Metzger
For the child who needs a gentle reminder to be careful with small creatures. A friendly dinosaur learns that even tiny
Ages 3–6
Brontorina
James Howe
For the child who feels their big dreams don't quite fit the world around them. Discover how a determined dinosaur finds
Ages 4–8
We Don't Eat Our Classmates
Ryan T. Higgins
For the child who needs a playful lesson in empathy, this hilarious story follows a dinosaur who learns that classmates
Ages 3–6
Dinofours: We Love Mud!
Steve Metzger
For the child who is hesitant to get messy or try something new. A group of dinosaur toddlers shows that stepping out of
Ages 2–5
Cookiesaurus Christmas
Amy Fellner Dominy, Nate Evans
For the child who feels overlooked or competitive, this spunky dinosaur cookie proves that even the smallest (and crumbl
Ages 3–7
We Love Dinosaurs
Lucy Volpin
For the dinosaur-obsessed toddler who loves to point and name their favorite prehistoric friends. A bouncy, rhyming cele
Ages 2–5
I Am an Ankylosaurus
Karen Wallace
For the young dinosaur enthusiast who loves high-stakes survival and learning how prehistoric creatures stayed safe.
Ages 4–8
What Would Barney Say?
Sheryl Leach
For the preschooler learning to navigate new social situations, Barney the Dinosaur models kind words and polite manners
Ages 2–5
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Don Lessem
For the budding paleontologist who wants to touch a T-Rex. This tactile board book satisfies early curiosity through sen
Ages 2–5
Tyrone O'Saurus Dreams
James Howe
For the child who feels pressured to follow a path they didn't choose. A gentle story about finding the courage to be a
Ages 4–8
Where Did Dinosaurs Go?
Mike Unwin
For the curious child asking why the T-Rex disappeared, this clear and engaging guide explains the end of the dinosaur a
Ages 4–8
Dino: A Pet Unlike Any Other
Diego Vaisberg
For children dreaming of an extraordinary pet, this playful story explores the big responsibilities and messy joys of we
Ages 3–7
Stiff Armor: The Adventure of Ankylosaurus
Michael Dahl
For the young dinosaur enthusiast who loves action: follow a day in the life of a heavily armored Ankylosaurus as it nav
Ages 5–8
I Want to Be a Tyrannosaurus Rex
Thomas Kingsley Troupe
For the child who loves to roar, this book blends daily chores with dinosaur facts to explore what life would be like as
Ages 4–8
Big Book of Big Dinosaurs
Alex Frith
For the child who is obsessed with the biggest and baddest prehistoric giants, these massive fold-out pages bring the sc
Ages 4–8
Cookiesaurus Rex
Amy Fellner Dominy, Nate Evans
For the child who has very specific ideas about how they want to look or be seen. A hilarious look at self-expression th
Ages 4–8
Good Night, Dinosaurs
Judy Sierra
For the little dinosaur lover who needs a calming transition to sleep. Gentle verses turn complex prehistoric names into
Ages 2–5
Velociraptor
Carol K. Lindeen
For the young dinosaur enthusiast who wants to know exactly how a Velociraptor hunted and lived. This simple guide uses
Ages 4–7
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