Dinosaurs are so popular with kids, so it’s great that there are so many amazing dinosaur books out there! We are excited to share all of these new children’s books about dinosaurs that we have been enjoying. There is something for everyone on this list, from cute fiction stories to pop up books and nonfiction fact books!

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My Tiny Dino Library: T. Rex

Written by J.D. Forester and illustrated by Sarah Rebar

This adorable tiny board book uses a peppy rhyming text and adorable cartoon illustrations to introduce kids to the T. Rex. The text includes fun noises that they will love acting out, and the cute and colorful cartoons will entertain young readers.

My Tiny Dino Library: Triceratops

Written by J.D. Forester and illustrated by Sarah Rebar

In this cute shaped board book, little Dino fans are introduced to the Triceratops through rhyming text and colorful illustrations. Important concept and vocabulary words are highlighted in bold, colorful fonts to direct readers.

D is for Dinosaur: A Dinosaur ABC Primer

Written by Christopher Robbins and illustrated by Familius

This board book pairs each letter of the alphabet with a different dinosaur starting with that letter. The text is large and colorful, highlighting the letters of the alphabet, and including a pronunciation guide for the dinosaur names. The muted illustrations show adorable smiling versions of the different dinosaurs.

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Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures

Written by Arnaud Roi and illustrated by Charlotte Molas

This pop-up book features large, colorful illustrations that pop right off of the page. The text is full of fascinating statistics and facts about the different types of dinosaurs featured in the illustrations. Kids will love exploring the detailed illustrations and learning about the dinos featured in the book.

Tiny T. Rex and the Grand Ta-Da!

Written by Jonathan Stutzman and illustrated by Jay Fleck

In this adorable picture book, readers can revisit Tiny T. Rex and his best friend Pointy as they try to win the school talent show. They practice their magic skills, but soon have to face the most difficult challenge: stage fright. But these two friends know that they can accomplish anything if they are together. The sweet story is paired with colorful illustrations of the cute dinosaur characters who kids will adore!

Lift-the-Flap Questions and Answers about Dinosaurs

Written by Katie Daynes and illustrated by Marie-Eve Tremblay

This large lift-the-flap book is full of frequently asked questions for little dinosaur lovers. Each page is full of flaps with different questions written on them. As readers lift the illustrated flaps, they will discover the answers to the questions underneath. The questions are separated out into different categories, and the book includes a table of contents at the front, and a pronunciation guide at the back. This is a great starter guide for little ones who are interested in dinosaurs!

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How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodbye?

Written by Jane Yolen and illustrated by Mark Teague

This fun addition to the How Do Dinosaurs… series of books helps readers learn how to say goodbye and leave places without melting down. The rhyming text explores how dinosaurs (and kids) should and shouldn’t act when leaving somewhere, while the fun illustrations show the large dinosaurs interacting with their human families and friends. Kids will love the silly illustrations in this book!

Granny Rex

Written by Kurtis Scaletta and illustrated by Nik Henderson

When a little bird named Dee tells her mother that she is being harassed by a bigger bird, her mother tells her that her sixty-million-times great-great-great-grandmother was an enormous dinosaur. She tells her all about her big, strong grandmother and how she faced adversity and used her strength to survive. In the end, little Dee learns to embrace the strength in herself, and act as her Granny Rex would have. Kids will love the inspiring story, and the knowledge that little birds came from dinosaurs.

You Can’t Be a Pterodactyl!

Written by James Breakwell and illustrated by Sophie Corrigan

This sweet story follows a young boy named Tommy who dreams of becoming a pterodactyl when he grows up. Everyone tells him that he cannot become a pterodactyl, but Tommy is determined. Can he find a way to make his dream come true? Kids will appreciate the determination of little Tommy, and the way he manages to chase his dreams.

The Bone Wars

Written by Jane Kurtz and illustrated by Alexander Vidal

This book shares the story of O.C. Marsh and Edward Drinker Cope, two paleontologists who went head to head trying to find the next big discovery in the world of dinosaur bones. Their competition lead to tons of discoveries, which we still see in museums today. The illustrations are full of images of bones and fossils, and the back of the boon includes notes from the author and the illustrator sharing more information about the two men and the inspiration behind the book.

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How to Survive in the Age of Dinosaurs

Written by Stephanie Warren Drimmer with Paleontologist Dr. Steve Brusatte

This colorful book from National Geographic Kids is a handy guide to help kids discover if they could have survived in the age of the dinosaurs. This fun twist on the traditional nonfiction book is full of facts about the different time periods, sharing information about the different predators, types of food, and environments that dinosaurs faced. The book is broken up by time period, and the pages are full of maps, tables, and captions, catching the eye of young readers.

Jurassic Smarts

Written by Jen Agresta and Stephanie Warren Drimmer

This fact filled book from National Geographic Kids is jammed full of interesting information about dinosaurs. The text is shared through various tables, graphs, charts, and articles introducing kids to tons of dinosaurs. The colorful pages and the interesting page layouts make the complicated text easy to digest, and the fun sidebars like “class superlatives” make it enjoyable for kids to read.

Dinosaur Atlas

Written by National Geographic Kids

This over-sized nonfiction book from National Geographic Kids is full of fascinating information about dinosaurs. The text is broken up into different categories exploring the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods, as well as what types of dinosaurs were found on each continent. The large, full color illustrations are full of incredible details, making this a fun book for little ones to explore, even before they can read it.

What are your favorite dinosaur books for kids? Share in the comments below!

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