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The Best Dinosaur Books for Kids

Do you have a toddler or preschooler who is crazy for dinosaurs? Here are 25 Dinosaur Books for Kids. From pop up books to sound books to inspiartional stories for the young paleontologist. There’s something for every dino lover in this list.

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Dinosaur Books for Kids

1. Saturday Night at the Dinosaur Stomp

What do dinosaurs do for fun? They danced, or did the dinosaur stomp to be more precise. Books for kids are such a wonderful way to bond with your toddlers and preschoolers. Get comfy together and enjoy some dinosaur dancing.

2. Never Let a Dinosaur Scribble

Why can’t you let a dinosaur scribble? What sort of problems does it create? This little boy will soon find out when he gives a dinosaur a crayon. While chaos ensues, with the help of a little imagination he can make everything calm again.

3. The Impatient Dinosaur

Why is waiting so hard for dinosaurs? Or kids, and some adults for that matter. Sometimes we have to learn (or be reminded) that some things are worth the wait. This books helps kids to understand that things can’t always be done whenever they want. If you have a child who struggles with being patient, then this wonderful story is for you.

4. Fantastic Dinosaur Bedtime Stories for Kids

Dinosaur books for kids will take your child into a marvellous and magical dinosaur realm. Bringing each child a bit of novelty, happiness, and awe. 

5. My Pet is a Dinosaur Called Fred

What would you do if you found a dinosaur asleep in your shed? Would you make him your pet? Call him Fred? That’s exactly what this small boy did, let your childs imagination explore what it would be like to ive with a dinosaur.

6. Dino Dana: Dino Field Guide

Dino Dana is one of the most popuar tv shows about dinosaurs for kids. Get your dinosaur lover their very own dino field guide, to learn about all the dinosaurs and maybe make their own dino experiments.

Related: DIY Salt Dough Dinosaur Fossils

7. Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist

Mary Anning was a female paleontologist in a time when it was believed that women couldn’t be scientists. Show your young daughters how they can reach their full potential with this inspiring dinosaur book.

8. Five Little Dinosaurs

This is more than just a counting book, it’s also about friendship and sharing. Help show your little ones what it takes to be a good friend with this cute book.

9. Have You Seen My Dinosaur?

Can you loose a dinosaur? After all, they’re large and green and roar very loudly. It turns out that dinosaurs a surprisingly good at playing hide-and-seek in this wonderful tale.

10. Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark

Camping can be scary when you’re outside and don’t have any nightlights. How do you conquer your fears? The Tiny T. Rex dinosaur books for kids is a wonderful set of picture books that will help your little dino lovers to face big emotions.

11. How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?

Do dinosaurs say goodnight differently that we do? Find out in this fun bedtime story for toddlers and preschoolers.

12. I Spy Dinosaurs

This I Spy Dinosaurs Book (for Kids Ages 2-5) will keep kids entertained for ages. The pages are arranged in Alphabetical order to help your kid recognize letters and relate them to dinosaurs. This is a fantastic way to help your kids learn their alphabet while spotting all of their favorite dinosaurs.

13. Ten Minutes to Bed Little Dinosaur

Bedtime books for toddlers are a fantastic way to wind down at the end of the day and help sleeptime to go smoothly. This little dinosaur has the same worries. But with all of the volcanos, puddles and other animals in the way, will he get to bed on time?

14. How to Catch A Dinosaur

Join the daring Catch Club Kids as they try to wrangle a dinosaur in time for the school science fair and prove they’re still around! A funny story that throws in a few STEM concepts makes this story exceptional value.

15. Li’l-Gen Dinosaur Toys with Interactive Sound Book

This is a sound book and set of dinosaur toys all in one. Use the toys to match the pictures and sounds in the book, hear what they sound like and learn a bit about these amazing creatures.

16. Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug

T Rex’s have tiny arms? So how do they give their friends hugs? This is one of my favorite dinosaur books for kids, because it is sweet, funny, and perfect for helping kids learn a bit of empathy.

17. National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs

This book is for kids (4 – 8 years old) who LOVE dinos! Filled with fun fact and information that is designed for a younger age group. You’ll love having this sitting on your kids nightstand.

18. How to Grow A Dinosaur

Have you got a new baby brother or sister joining the family soon? This book is perfect for introducing the concept of a younger sibling to little dinosaur lovers. This book focus’s on all of the things a bigger brother or sister can do to help the baby grow, play and learn. Making sure that your older child knows how important they are in their younger siblings life.

19. Dinosaurs Love Underpants

The underpants series are some of the best books for preschoolers. They’re funny and exciting, and in this particular case, solve the mystery of why the dinosaurs went extinct. Get ready for some laughs because this one will have you rolling on the floor.

20. What The Dinosaur Did Last Night

Have you heard of Elf on The Shelf? Well this is a dinosaur version, where the dinosaurs create some unexplainable messes and mysteries in the middle of the night. I don’t know about you, but I love the idea of our toy dinosaurs coming to life every now and then and bringing a bit of magic to my kids lives.

Related: Paper Plate Dinosaur Number Match

21. How Do Dinosaurs Play With Their Friends

Playing nicely with others is an important part of friendship. Learn how dinosaurs play with their friends, and what you can do to get along with others in school or the playground.

22. How Do Dinosaurs Board Book Set

This 11-book set contains your favorite books from the How Do Dinosaurs series.

Includes the following titles: How Do Dinosaurs Learn Their Colors, How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends, How Do Dinosaurs Go to Sleep, How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Birthday, How Do Dinosaurs Love Their Dogs, How Do Dinosaurs Love Their Cats, How Do Dinosaurs Laugh Out Loud, How Do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas, How Do Dinosaurs Eat Cookies, How Do Dinosaurs Clean Their Rooms, and How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Chanukah.

23. Dinosaur A-Z: For kids who really love dinosaurs!

You’ll learn all about dinosaurs from A-Z in this wonderful book for preschoolers. This dinosaur book for kids is filled with all sorts of fun facts and figures about these amazing creatures.

24. Pop-up Dinosaurs

Toddlers love pop up books, and this one has awesome dinosaurs for them to learn about. Read the rhymes and become a dinosaur fan yourself.

25. Discovery: Rumble with the Dinosaurs!

Kids are going to love hearing the 10 dinosaur sounds in this amazing book. The Discovery series of sound books have always been a huge favorite with my kids, who love pushing the buttons and hearing all the different sounds that are in the world.

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