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Here are some of our favorite books about Dinosaurs for children. These titles can be found in the
Easy
section of the library, unless otherwise noted.
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Tiny Dino
by Deborah Freedman
A small but mighty bird declares it is a dinosaur! But no one believes that dinosaurs still exist. How can it be a dinosaur when it is so little? Dinosaurs didn't have feathers...or did they? This tiny dino is here to explain to its animal friends that birds are, in fact, dinosaurs, and all creatures are connected to one big animal family.
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If Dinosaurs Had Hair
by Dan Marvin
At the most popular watering hole, dinosaurs show off their luscious locks, each trying to out do each other, causing hair drama in the ever-growing escalation of Mesozoic hair wars that ends with a big bang...or bangs?
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Eggasaurus
by Jennifer Wagh
When a miscommunication results in a massive amount of mail-order dinosaur eggs being delivered to his house, Max, who wants a pet dinosaur more than anything, must find a way to compromise with his dad before baby dinosaurs take over their home!
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Dino-Gro
by Matthew Myers
When his Dino-Gro toy becomes larger than intended and cannot fit in the house, Cole learns that growing up and getting bigger can have its advantages, too...
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Leilong the Library Bus
by Julia Liu
Leilong’s friends are taking him to story time at the library. But it’s difficult for a large, clumsy brontosaurus without a library card to follow all the rules. Especially when enthusiastic Leilong gets caught up in the story and joins in. Is Leilong too big for the library, or is the library too small?
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Princess Dinosaur
by Daniel Kibblesmith
A spirited and expectation-defying story of a heroine who embraces two seemingly opposed aspects of her personality; she's a princess and a dinosaur!
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Regina is Not a Little Dinosaur
by Andrea Zuill
The creator of Sweety shares the story of a young dinosaur who embarks on an independent hunt instead of remaining behind while her mother is away, before meeting other prehistoric creatures who help her understand that she is not yet finished growing.
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Chill Chomp Chill!
by Chris Ayala-Kronos
Going through tough and relatable preschool experiences, Chomp the T. rex learns how to use mindfulness as a tool to better understand his emotions, in this picture book that helps children manage their feelings in sticky situations.
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Kitties on Dinosaurs
by Michael H. Slack
Resolving never to quit until they achieve an ultimate climbing dream of scaling the dinosaurs on nearby Dinosaur Island, three colorful, wide-eyed kitties try different approaches to fulfilling their dream without falling catastrophically on the wrong side of dinosaur teeth.
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Dinosong
by Tim McCanna
Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text follow three dinosaurs--a triceratops, sauropod, and ankylosaur--as they make their way through a dangerous, rock-strewn environment. Includes facts about rocks and minerals.
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The Girl and the Dinosaur
by
Hollie Hughes
Young Marianne is determined to dig up a dinosaur. Armed with her trusty shovel and ignoring the skeptical fisherfolk, she begins searching the beach sands. Her persistence pays off when she uncovers a skeleton, but nighttime is coming, so she promises "Bony" that she'll return in the morning. As she drifts off to sleep, Marianne makes a wish for her dinosaur to come to life. Next thing she knows, Bony is tapping on her window and inviting her out to play. The rest of the gentle story follows the unlikely pair on their travels through dreamland.
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Am I Yours?
by
Alex Latimer
After a dinosaur egg is blown from its nest, some friendly dinosaurs want to return it to its parents, but first they need to find out what kind of dinosaur it is.
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When the class pet bites the finger of Penelope, a Tyrannosaurus Rex, she finally understands why she should not eat her classmates, no matter how tasty they are.
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Crunch, the Shy Dinosaur
by
Cirocco Dunlap
The Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning illustrator of The Watermelon Seed present the giggle-inducing story of a shy but playful dinosaur who shares whimsical lessons on the art of making friends.
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Dinosaur Kisses
by
David Ezra Stein
Enjoying the excitement of the world, newly hatched dinosaur Dinah stomps and chomps through the day before seeing a kiss, then resolving to kiss someone herself without whomping, chomping, or stomping them first.
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Don't Forget Dexter!
by
Lindsay Ward
Accidentally left behind at the doctor's office, panicked stuffed dinosaur Dexter T. Rexter looks for his friend, sings their special song very loudly, and begins to fear that he has been abandoned and replaced by a toy, a dilemma that compels him to ask the reader for advice.
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How to Be a T. Rex
by
Ryan North
An Eisner Award-winning writer makes his picture book debut with this bright, bold and quirky story about finding--and taming--the beast within, as Sal decides she is not going to be a teacher or doctor or lawyer when she grows up--she is going to be an awesome Tyrannosaurus rex!
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Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug
by
Jonathan Stutzman
Tiny T. Rex wants to cheer up his friend, Pointy, with a hug, but he is frustrated because even as he gets bigger, his arms remain too small for proper hugging--but he is determined to practice, even when he gets into trouble.
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That's What Dinosaurs Do
by
Jory John
Ordered by his doctor to stay silent for a whole week to let his sore throat get better, a dinosaur who loves to roar tries to endure life without doing what he thinks makes him most himself. By the award-winning creators of The Good Egg.
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How to Care For Your T-Rex
by
Ken Baker
The author riotously counsels kids on how to care for a pet T-Rex by giving it favorite foods, sharing daily exercise runs and brushing its many teeth.
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