Dinosaur Books for Kids
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Dinosaurs are fascinating, aren’t they? They did exist, but we haven’t actually seen any of them. They are strong, yet the largest only eat plants. There are what seems like a gazillion different breeds and all have different characteristics. Some being the size of our palms others being larger than buildings.
Some are green some are other colors. Not only are the reality of them extremely interesting, but putting them into fictional books is fun for kids as well. Some of our favorite books have dinosaurs being friends with kids or other animals.
Although in reality they may have been dangerous and fierce, they make for super fun friends in the books that we read to our kids.
Encouraging children to see these creatures as fictional while still understanding that they existed is not difficult and does not change the fact that kids will LOVE these books. These are our favorite Dinosaur Books For Kids!
How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? – Jane Yolen
See dinosaurs in a different light than usual in this lighthearted story. Yolen turns these large beasts into friendly creatures that kids will love!
Dinosaurs Love Underpants – Claire Freedman
Find out what really caused the extinction of dinosaurs in this humorous story!
What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night – Refe and Susan Tuma
Learn what dinosaurs really do while you’re asleep in this messy, fun adventure!
Experience tea with a one of a kind guest, a T. Rex, in this funny and adorable story.
Dinosaur vs. the Library – Bob Shea
Bob Shea’s dinosaur series continue with a trip to the library! Little One learns library etiquette in this fun, bright book.
This book is perfect for young boys who love dinosaurs and dirt!
Saturday Night at the Dinosaur Stomp – Carol Diggory Shields
What do dinos do on a Saturday night? Dance, of course! This book is a fun, light-hearted story for the kids that will get them dancing and chanting all night!
The Lazardo family brings home an odd souvenir from Africa, a dinosaur, named Bob!
Dinosaurs Roar, Butterflies Soar! – Bob Barner
The colorful illustrations make this book one the kids won’t be able to put down. It tells the history of the butterflies and how they relate to dinosaurs in a surprising and fun way!
This dino-book tells the sweet story of a baby dinosaur searching for his dad.
When Dinosaurs Came with Everything – Elise Broach
A day where stores are giving away a dinosaur with every purchase turns a little boy’s boring shopping trip with mom into the greatest day!
Gibbons provides kids with a fun way to learn about the history of dinosaurs in this colorful book.
Dinosaur Roar! – Paul and Henrietta Stickland
This rhythmic picture book will entertain any little dino-lover!
Laugh along with the kids as you read this creative and fun story of dinos having their own soccer match!
Oh My Oh My Oh Dinosaurs! – Sandra Boynton
This short book teaches kids opposites while also providing a rhythmic story full of fun illustrations.
More Dinosaur Activities
Dinosaur Connect The Dots Printable
