Dinosaur Books for Preschool Kids
by Janssen Bradshaw
What is it about dinosaurs that so captures the imagination of young children? I had no idea my 4-year-old even knew what a dinosaur was until we visited the Natural History Museum in London, where she was beside herself with excitement over the dinosaur skeletons, asking endless questions, and wanting to see as many as possible. If your child loves dinosaurs too, here are eleven dinosaur books for preschool kids that are sure to be a hit.
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Roar! Roar! Baby Dinosaur
Available from:This book is so fun! Little dino lovers (and their dino-loving parents) will delight in lifting the flaps and discovering the baby dinosaurs and all kinds of fun sounds. With its sturdy construction and durable pages, this book is perfect for the toddler to preschool set.
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How to be a T. Rex
Available from:Sal wants to be a T. Rex when she grows up, because, well, they're awesome! A super fun book for little ones who love stomping around and roaring with their inner dinosaur.
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Danny and the Dinosaur
When Danny sees a dinosaur at the museum, he wonders what it’d be like to play with him. And to his delight, he gets to find out.
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The Enormous Egg
When a farm hen lays an enormous egg that eventually hatches into a dinosaur, Nate is surprised and delighted. But as the dinosaur grows up, it’s clear that a small farm is no place for a big dinosaur.
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Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs
This hilarious retelling of the classic tale stars three dinosaurs who stage an elaborate trap for Goldilocks. I don’t know if my child or I laughed harder at this one.
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National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs
Available from:I love this series. It’s not too text-heavy, but it has tons of interesting and relevant information. Perfect for a serious dino-lover.
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Dinotrux
Long ago, the world was ruled by part-truck, part-dino creatures called Dinotrux. This amusing book is perfect for vehicle or dinosaur lovers, but even better if your little reader is both!
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Lulu and the Brontosaurus
When Lulu doesn’t get the dinosaur she’s demanded for her birthday, she takes matters into her own hands and finds the perfect brontosaurus pet. The only problem is, the brontosaurus thinks Lulu is his pet!
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Tea Rex
Available from:Tea parties are serious business, with strict rules for behavior. Can a dinosaur behave? The premise is clever, but the illustrations are what really make this book a standout.
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Dinosaur vs. Bedtime
This entry into the hilarious Dinosaur vs. series gets me every time. Dinosaur can conquer just about anything. But is he up to the challenge of bedtime?
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Time Flies
Available from:In this wordless book, a bird flies into a natural history museum after hours and finds itself transported to a world where dinosaurs still roam free. My daughter and I read this dozens of times over the summer — there is always something new to discover in the gorgeous pictures.
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