Picture Books: Dinosaurs
The following list includes picture books and early readers about dinosaurs. In addition, other books about dinosaurs can be found in the NON-FICTION SECTION under the call number 567.9.
Aliki. Digging Up Dinosaurs J Easy A
Briefly introduces various types of dinosaurs, explaining how scientists find, preserve, and reassemble the giant dinosaur skeletons seen in museums.
Aliki. Dinosaur Bones J Easy A
Discusses how scientists, studying fossil remains, provide information on how dinosaurs lived millions of years ago.
Andreae, Giles. Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs J PIC AND
When Flinn enters the classroom art closet for supplies, his imagination sends him on a high-seas adventure filled with pirates, dinosaurs, mystery, and swordfights.
Andreae, Giles. Dinosaurs Galore! J PIC AND
Starting with Tyrannosaurus rex, a dozen different dinosaurs introduce themselves in funny verses.
Brimmer, Larry Dane. Dinosaurs Dance J Easy B
Though other animals may twirl and prance, there is nothing like a dinosaur dance.
Broach, Elise. When Dinosaurs Came with Everything J PIC BRO
Although his mother is a little worried, a young boy is delighted to discover that every shop in town is giving away real dinosaurs to their customers.
Buzzeo, Toni. No T. Rex in the Library J PIC BUZ
A rampaging tyrannosaurus rex demonstrates to an out-of-control little girl the results of "beastie" behavior in the library.
Carrick, Carol. Patrick's Dinosaurs J PIC CAR
When his older brother talks about dinosaurs during a visit to the zoo, Patrick is afraid, until he discovers they all died millions of years ago. Also available: Patrick’s Dinosaurs on the Internet and What’s Happened to Patrick’s Dinosaurs
Cyrus, Kurt. Tadpole Rex J PIC CYR
A tiny primordial tadpole grows into a frog, feeling just as strong and powerful as the huge tyrannosaurus rex that stomps through the mud.
DePaola, Tomie. Little Grunt and the Big Egg J PIC DEP
When a dinosaur hatches from the egg that Little Grunt brought home for dinner, Mama and Papa Grunt let him keep it as a pet until it grows too big for their cave.
DiPucchio, Kelly. Dinosnores J PIC DIP
Relates the earth changing consequences of millions of nights of raucous snoring by sleeping dinosaurs.
Edwards, Wallace. The Extinct Files: My Science Project J PIC EDW
Fleischman, Paul. Time Train J PIC FLE
A class takes a field trip back through time to observe living dinosaurs in their natural habitat.
Fox, Diane. Tyson the Terrible J PIC FOX
Three young dinosaurs are afraid when they hear Tyson the Terrible approach, until they meet the young tyrannosaurus for themselves.
Gall, Chris. Dinotrux J PIC GAL
Millions of years ago, the prehistoric ancestors of today's trucks, such as garbageadon, dozeratops, and craneosaurus, roamed the Earth until they rusted out and became extinct.
Grambling, Lois G. Can I Have a Stegosaurus, Mom? Can I? Please!? J PB PIC G
A child describes all the possible advantages of having a Stegosaurus for a pet.
Grambling, Lois G. Here Comes T. Rex Cottontail J PIC GRA EASTER
A Tyrannosaurus rex tries his best to fill in for the sick Easter Bunny.
Grambling, Lois G. T. Rex and the Mother’s Day Hug J PIC GRA
Eager to do something special for Mother's Day, T. Rex decides to surprise his mother by decorating her car.
Greathouse, Carol. The Dinosaur Tamer J PIC GRE
There isn't a dinosaur in the land that would think of giving Pleiosaurus-riding Rocky a lick of trouble…until he meets T. Rex, the rip-roarinaest, snip-snortinaest, flame-breathinaest reptilian ever to stomp the earth.
Halls, Kelly Milner. Dinosaur Parade: A Spectacle of Prehistoric Proportions J PIC HAL
More than 60 dinosaurs parade through this book, along with facts about the dinosaurs’ size, era, and discovery.
Hoff, Syd. Danny and the Dinosaur J Easy H (see other Danny books)
A little boy is surprised and pleased when one of the dinosaurs from the museum agrees to play with him.
Joyce, William. Dinosaur Bob and His Adventures With the Family Lazardo J PIC JOY
While vacationing in
Kellogg, Steven. Prehistoric Pinkerton J PIC KEL and J PB PIC K
Pinkerton's natural canine urge to chew on things while teething coincides with a chaotic visit to the museum's collection of dinosaur bones.
Klein, Norma. Dinosaur's Housewarming Party J PIC KLE
Each animal coming to Dinosaur's party hopes that his present will be better than any other.
Lewis, Kevin. Dinosaur Dinosaur J PIC LEW
A rhyming story about a busy day in the life of a young dinosaur.
Lund, Deb. All Aboard the Dinotrain J PIC LUN
When dinosaurs seek adventure by taking a train ride, they find the trip has some unexpected surprises along the way.
Markel, Michelle. Tyrannosaurus Math J PIC MAR
Meet a young number-crunching dinosaur who chews on math problems as easily as he thunders through trees. When his little sister is in danger, T-Math saves the day using his measurable math skills.
McClements, George. Ridin’ Dinos with Buck Bronco J PIC MCC
Buck Bronco teaches how to care for and ride a variety of strange dinosaurs.
Mitton, Tony. Dinosaurumpus J PIC MIT
A rhyming tale of Triceratops, Brontosaurus, and even Tyrannosaurus gathering at the swamp to dance.
Mitton, Tony. Gnash, Gnaw, Dinosaur! J PIC MIT
Poems about dinosaurs, with lift-the-flap surprises.
Munro, Roxie. Inside-Outside Dinosaurs J PIC MUN
Showcases eight dinosaurs from the inside and out.
Palatini, Margie. Gorgonzola: a Very Stinkysaurus J PIC PAL
When Gorgonzola the dinosaur learns that everyone runs from him to avoid his smell, rather than out of fear, he is grateful to the little bird who shows him how to brush his teeth and wash.
Pfister, Marcus. Dazzle the Dinosaur J PB PIC P
Dazzle the dinosaur helps his friend Maia and her mother reclaim their former home from the nasty Dragonsaurus.
Plourde, Lynn. Dino Pets J PIC PLO
A child brings home various dinosaurs from the pet store, but discovers that neither the biggest nor the smallest, the softest nor the scariest, makes an ideal pet. Includes facts about dinosaurs.
Pulver, Robin. Mrs. Toggle and the Dinosaur J PB PIC P
Mrs. Toggle and her class prepare for the arrival of a new student whom they expect to be a dinosaur.
Raney, Ken. It's Probably Good Dinosaurs Are Extinct J PIC RAN
A boy imagines how different things would be if dinosaurs still roamed the earth.
Rennertt, Laura Joy. Buying, Training, & Caring for Your Dinosaur J PIC REN
Includes instructions for choosing and caring for a pet dinosaur.
Rohmann, Eric. Time Flies J PIC ROH
A wordless tale in which a bird flying around the dinosaur exhibit in a museum has an unsettling experience when it finds itself back in the time of living dinosaurs.
Sis, Peter. Dinosaur! J PIC SIS
While taking a bath, a young boy is joined by all sorts of dinosaurs.
Sperring, Mark. Find-A-Saurus J PIC SPE
Even though Marty's mother has told him that dinosaurs no longer exist, he is certain they are just good at hiding and sets out to find one, encountering many fantastic creatures along the way.
Steinberg, Laya. Thesaurus Rex J PIC STE
Thesaurus Rex is a playful young dinosaur with a way with words. He especially likes trying out synonyms as he plays all day.
Stevenson, James. The Most Amazing Dinosaur J PIC STE
Wilfred the rat stumbles into a museum, where he befriends the animals living there and enjoys the many exhibits.
Wahl, Jan. The Field Mouse and the Dinosaur Named Sue J PIC WAH
A field mouse finds himself in the
Wallace, Karen. I am a Tyrannosaurus J PIC WAL
A hungry tyrannosaurus prowls the forest.
Wheeler, Lisa. Dino-Soccer and Dino-Baseball J PIC WHE
Plant-eating dinosaurs face meat-eating dinosaurs on the soccer field and baseball diamond.
Whybrow, Ian. Harry and the Dinosaurs Say “Raahh!” J PIC W (and other Harry books)
A young boy takes his toy dinosaurs with thim to help calm his fears on his first visit to the dentist.
Willems, Mo. Edwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn’t Know She Was Extinct J PIC WIL
Edwina plays with kids, she bakes delicious chocolate chip cookies and helps old ladies cross the street. She is well-loved by everyone except Reginald Von Hoobie-Doobie, who is determined to convince everyone, including Edwina, that dinosaurs are extinct.
Yolen, Jane. How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon? J PIC YOL (and other How Do Dinosaurs books)
Describes what a young dinosaur should do in order to quickly get over being sick.
ê MUSIC for dinosaur fans:
Wee Sing Dinosaurs J CD MUS WEE,
ê CRAFT BOOKS for dinosaur fans:
Manning, Mick. Dinomania J 745.5 MAN
Koter, Stefan. Great Book of Dinosaur Crafts J 745.5 KOT
Ross, Kathy. Crafts for Kids Who Are Wild About Dinosaurs J 745.5 ROS