Dinosaurs are so cool! These books about dinosaurs for kids are designed to engage and entertain your little one, while also helping to instill a love of learning from an early age.
We want to help you raise a lifelong learner, so we’ve created a list of books about dinosaurs for kids packed with engaging stories and beautiful illustrations.
Your child will be able to explore the world of dinosaurs in a fun and educational way. Print out the list of our favorite dinosaur-themed children’s books before your next trip to the library!
Benefits of Reading to Preschoolers
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, reading aloud to your preschooler has many benefits. It’s not only a great way to bond with your child, but it also helps:
Increase their vocabulary
Enhance their listening skills
Introduce them to new and different concepts
Improve their ability to concentrate
Build their imagination
How to Choose the Right Book for Your Child
When you’re looking for books about dinosaurs for kids, it’s important to find ones that are appropriate for your child’s age and interests. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
For toddlers and preschoolers, look for books with simple text and bright illustrations.
For kids who are starting to read on their own, choose books with longer sentences and more complex storylines.
If your child is interested in a particular type of dinosaur, look for books that focus on that species.
For reluctant readers, try finding books about dinosaurs that are also part of a series.
Books About Dinosaurs for Kids
How to Catch a Dinosaur
Join the Catch Club Kids as they try to wrangle a REAL LIVE DINOSAUR in time for their school science fair and prove that these creatures are still around! You'll love this book because it combines STEAM concepts with hilarious, clever chaos. It's perfect not only for dinosaurs lovers but also people who want something fun-filled AND educational about dinosaurs.
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs
The prehistoric world comes alive with dinosaurs small, big, giant, and gigantic, with stunning illustrations. Bursting with fun facts and age appropriate information, each spread features a different dinosaur, along with simple text in big type that is perfect for little kids. Young dino fans will love the interactivity included in every chapter, and parents will appreciate tips to help carry readers’ experience beyond the page.
Oh Say Can You Say Di-no-saur?: All About Dinosaurs
Learn about how fossils are formed and found, and get an easy introduction to dinosaurs from the flying Archaeoptyerx to the spiky Ankylosaurus. And not to fear–the Cat in the Hat will break the names down for easy pronunciation for kids and parents. Perfect for readers who are crazy about dinosaurs (or even just dino-nuggets) and for any kid who loves learning and science.
Steve is Baby Rex’s new babysitter! He loves exploring outdoors and he’s great with reptiles, so taking care of Baby Rex should be easy-peasy… But when Steve starts looking after Baby Rex, he grows a spot of worry as he realizes that it’s not such a simple feat. Join Steve as he learns how to be mindful, take care, and manage all the feelings of a tiny T-Rex.
Tiny T. Rex has a HUGE problem. His friend Pointy needs cheering up and only a hug will do. But with his short stature and teeny T. Rex arms, is a hug impossible? Not if Tiny has anything to say about it! Join this plucky little dinosaur in his very first adventure, Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug—a warm and funny tale that proves the best hugs come from the biggest hearts.
Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist
Mary's discoveries rocked the world of science and helped create a brand-new field of study: paleontology. But many people believed women couldn't be scientists, so Mary wasn't given the credit she deserved. Nevertheless, Mary kept looking and learning more, making discoveries that reshaped scientific beliefs about the natural world.
Dinosaurs Can’t Roar: A Funny, Growth Mindset Dinosaur Book for Kids
Rex, a cute Tyrannosaurus Rex with a big imagination and even bigger attitude, meets a friendly paleontologist and soon discovers the latest scientific findings … like dinosaurs can't roar! Hilarity ensues in this kids dinosaur book as the paleontologist helps Rex and his friends understand today's science.
From sun-up to sundown, meet the creatures that swam, roamed and flew over prehistoric earth. This title is brimming with vivid, bold illustrations paired with clever rhymes about every child’s favorite: Dinosaurs!
How do you find a missing dinosaur who’s large and green and likes to roar? When a little boy’s dinosaur decides to play hide-and-seek, he is surprisingly difficult to track down.
We have a blast every time we explore a new dinosaur preschool theme! My kids love to learn all about these prehistoric creatures.
We read books, do crafts, play games, and even pretend to be dinosaurs! Here are some of the activities we’ve done as part of our dinosaur theme…
Dinosaur Crafts for Kids
There are so many fun crafts you can do with kids as part of a dinosaur theme. Here are a few of our favorites…
Dinosaur Fossil Cookies – Kids will love making (and eating) their own dinosaur fossils! All you need is some cookie dough and some small toys to use as “fossils.”
Dinosaur Footprints – This is a fun way to learn how dinosaurs move around. You can make your dinosaur footprints with little dinosaurs and some paint!
Dinosaur Eggs – We painted our dinosaur eggs and hid them around the house for a fun Easter-style egg hunt.
Pretend to be Dinosaurs!
One of the best parts about learning about dinosaurs is that you can pretend to be them! We love to make dinosaur noises and act like we’re living in the time of the dinosaurs. It’s so much fun!
Do you have a favorite dinosaur preschool theme activity? I’d love to hear about it in the comments!
Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.
