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Books about dinosaurs for a 5-year-old
— 24 books
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Baby Dinosaur and the Egg
Jay Dale
For the early explorer captivated by the natural world. This gentle story follows a baby dinosaur and his father as they
Ages 4–6
Danny and the Dinosaur: Happy Halloween
Bruce Hale
For the child who loves imagining their favorite friend alongside them for holiday traditions, even if that friend is a
Ages 4–8
Magic Matt and the Dinosaur
Grace Maccarone
For the child who is learning that bigger isn't always better or who needs a boost in their early reading journey.
Ages 4–7
Meet Dinah Dinosaur
B. G. Hennessy
For the toddler who loves dinosaurs and routine. Follow Dinah through her familiar daily activities in this bright and e
Ages 2–5
Max Finds an Egg
Wiley Blevins
Max finds an egg and dreams of a dinosaur, but when a chicken emerges, he discovers that true friendship can come in sur
Ages 4–7
Tommy and the T-Rex
Claire Hackney
For the child whose imagination turns every backyard adventure into a prehistoric quest. A gentle introduction to readin
Ages 4–7
I Spy a Dinosaur's Eye
Jean Marzollo
For the early reader who loves a challenge, this rhyming dinosaur hunt turns vocabulary building into an engaging game o
Ages 3–6
Dinosaurs' Day Out
Nick Sharratt
For the dinosaur enthusiast who loves a playful routine. This vibrant book uses bold graphics and simple rhymes to turn
Ages 2–6
Dinotrux Go to School
Chris Gall
For the child feeling those first day jitters, these mighty half-dinosaur, half-truck friends show that school is a plac
Ages 4–7
Rex and Lilly: Playtime
Laurie Krasny Brown
For siblings learning to play together nicely and beginning readers looking for a relatable story about everyday adventu
Ages 4–7
Rex and Lilly: Schooltime
Laurie Krasny Brown
For the child who needs a boost of confidence before the school bell rings. These gentle stories show that even dinosaur
Ages 4–8
Dino Boulder Ball
Jonathan Emmett
For the child who feels small or slow compared to others, this prehistoric tale shows how clever thinking and teamwork c
Ages 5–7
Iguanodon
Janet Riehecky
For the young explorer eager to learn about the prehistoric world, this simple guide introduces the thumb-spiked herbivo
Ages 4–7
Dino Park
Lauren Forte
For the young builder who loves dinosaurs but might feel a little nervous about big, scary-looking things. A gentle intr
Ages 4–6
Diplodocus
Janet Riehecky
For the young explorer marveling at the giants of the past. This simple introduction captures the wonder of the long-nec
Ages 5–8
Dinotrux
Chris Gall
For the child who loves things that go zoom and roar. This imaginative guide introduces a world where prehistoric giants
Ages 3–6
Ride with Buddy
Anna Grosnick
For the early reader who loves trains and dinosaurs, this gentle journey explores colors, sizes, and making new friends
Ages 4–6
Katie and the Haunted Museum
Fran Manushkin
Katie and her friends have a sleepover at a museum, where spooky displays make JoJo think it's haunted. Katie brags abou
Ages 4–11
Under the Ground
Anna Milbourne
For the curious child who loves to ask "what's underneath?", this book takes readers on an engaging journey to explore t
Ages 3–7
Meet the Dinosaurs
Penny Smith
For the young explorer eager to identify every prehistoric giant. This early reader uses simple text and clear photos to
Ages 4–6
Where Dinosaurs Walked
Ben Josephs
For the young explorer eager to solve the mysteries of the past, this early reader uses simple clues and pictures to sho
Ages 4–7
Pteranodon
Janet Riehecky
For the young explorer fascinated by the age of dinosaurs, this early reader offers a clear and simple look at how the P
Ages 4–7
The Totally Secret Secret
Bob Shea
For the child who worries that being honest about their own interests might hurt a friend's feelings or change their spe
Ages 4–8
A Bed for the Winter
DK
For the curious preschooler wondering where the animals go when it gets cold, this gentle guide introduces the cozy worl
Ages 3–5