Top 24 Dinosaur Books for Toddlers, Preschoolers & Kids to Read

24 Dinosaur Books for Children

Dinosaurs are creatures that existed in the prehistoric times. Although that’s billions of years ago, kids still find them fascinating. If you’re looking for book recommendations that feature these creatures, we’ve got plenty to share. Just keep reading!

Dinosaur Books for Toddlers

Dinosaurs fascinate young toddlers. Kids as young as preschoolers can immediately spot a dinosaur in a museum when you take them on trips. Here is a list of dinosaur books for 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds and even a few for those who are one!

1. Pop-Up Peekaboo Baby Dinosaur

Brought to you by DK, this picture book reveals interesting characters from the prehistoric ages. Turn the pages and find out! (It’s got some memory games and quizzes too!)

Author

DK

Why Your Child Will Love It! 

It’s a picture book with tons of hands-on activity. It’s a kid-friendly book and an entertaining read for kids from the age of 1 to 3.

2. Touch and Feel: Never Touch a Dinosaur

Kids who are below 3 years of age love sensory play. Touch and Feel is a Dinosaur-themed book filled with funny rhymes and lots of tactile play!

Author

Make Believe Ideas Ltd.

Why Your Child Will Love It!

The book’s sturdy and the cardboard pages can withstand rough use. Different rubberised textures on each page let them feel the dinosaurs, while the illustrations hold their attention.

3. Dinosaur Dance!

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Be prepared to dance for your kids with this fun picture book. Each page has a new surprise.

Author         

Sandra Boynton.

Why Your Child Will Love It! 

Kids will love hearing dinosaur sounds that their parents make when they’re reading this aloud to them. Add to that the dancing that’s involved, and it’s bound to be a hit.

4. Dinosaurs – My First Little Seek and Find

A book that’s meant for ages 2 and up, it has illustrations that accompany simple directions.

Author              

Sequoia Children’s Publishing.

Why Your Child Will Love It! 

It teaches matching rhymes, shapes, and has an excellent library of dinosaurs like the Triceratops, Pterodactyl, etc.

5. Crash! Stomp! Roar! Let’s Listen to Dinosaurs!

A picture book that takes kids to the world of dinosaurs. It is filled with many interesting facts and dinosaur sounds.

Author             

Parragon Books.

Why Your Child Will Love It! 

This book works on the kids’ fine motor skills, and there are buttons beside every illustration on the pages for the kids to press.

6. Baby Touch and Feel: Baby Dinosaur

A book that has a different kind of a dinosaur on every page with baby dinosaur eggs hatching, and lots of sensory play.

Author        

DK.

Why Your Child Will Love It!

It’s ideal for babies and young readers. The illustrations are simply gorgeous.

7. If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur

A book that’s delightfully funny, creative, and entertaining. It teaches kids the different uses dinos can have.

Author             

Linda Bailey & Colin Jack

Why Your Child Will Love It!

It explores the world of dinosaurs and will tickle your kids’ funny bone. Kids who are 3 years old or older will love it.

8. Dinosaur Colouring and Sticker Activity Book

If you’d like to turn your young ones into budding artists, get them this dinosaur colouring and sticker activity book.

Author        

Wonder House Books.

Why Your Child Will Love It! 

It has pages of gorgeous illustrations that are simply waiting to be coloured.

Dinosaur Books for Preschoolers

There’s no shortage of dinosaur fiction for preschoolers. As your child grows up, you will find they seek more knowledge. These children’s dinosaur books will definitely please kids between the ages of three and five.

1. Noisy Dinosaurs

How would you get a touch and feel picture book for your preschooler, but one that comes with dinosaur sounds built into it? This is what the book’s about.

Author                                                                            

Jonathan Litton.

Why Your Child Will Love It! 

It has interesting tactile textures and unique dinosaur sounds on every page. This book is highly interactive, making it a fun read.

2. Rex the Big Dinosaur (Read It Yourself)

Rex The Big Dinosaur (Read It Yourself) is an excellent book for kids who are just getting into reading.

Author            

Ladybird.

Why Your Child Will Love It!

It’s one of the best dinosaur books for 4-year-olds. They will love it because of how simple it is to read.

3. Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs

Little kids love this book because it’s meant for them! There are interesting questions and quizzes throughout, which keep children engaged.

Author            

Catherine D. Hughes.

Why Your Child Will Love It! 

Your child will love the book because of how much of an easy yet informative read it is.

4. Coconut Board Book: Dinosaur

We’re not going to spoil the fun for you, but this one’s one of the best dinosaur books for all the kindergartener out there!

Author           

Om Books Editorial Team.

Why Your Child Will Love It! 

The dinosaur cutouts throughout the book make it an interesting read.

5. Duck. Duck. Dinosaur: Spring Smiles

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A dinosaur book with a short story, this one is a delightful read!

Author          

Kallie George.

Why Your Child Will Love It! 

It ranks high among the best dinosaur picture books, and the illustrations are absolutely beautiful.

6. Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs

It’s one of the best children’s literature dinosaur books, in our humble opinion.

Author

Mo Willems.

Why Your Child Will Love It! 

Your child will like the stories, and its humorous tone will have them laughing as they read the book.

7. Have You Seen My Dinosaur?

It’s a good book for beginners of reading. Kids love this one.

Author          

Jon Surgal.

Why Your Child Will Love It! 

The illustrations and funny rhymes are what captures kids’ attention in this lovely book.

8. Buddy The Dinosaur: Where Is My Hat?

We recommend this title for 6-year old kids, specifically. The stories are engaging and will keep your kids busy.

Author      

Elinor Kirby.

Why Your Child Will Love It! 

The tales in this are captivating for young readers as they are packed with adventures.

Dinosaur Books for Kids

If you’re looking for book recommendations for five to eight-year-olds that tell them all about dinosaurs, look no further! Here are our top picks.

1. Dinosaurs Love Underpants

Ever wondered how dinosaurs became extinct? This book will answer that!

Author             

Claire Freedman & Ben Cort.

Why Your Child Will Love It!

It reveals a wacky world of underpants wars that leads to dinosaurs’ extinction.

2. First Dinosaur Encyclopedia: A First Reference Book for Children

A one of a kind dinosaur book that lets kids indulge in the prehistoric world!

Author           

DK.

Why Your Child Will Love It!

It’s good for narrating bedtime stories about dinosaurs since it has plenty of pictures.

3. Dinosaurs: Collins Fascinating Facts

Dinosaurs roamed the earth 230 million years ago, and this makes dinosaur facts sure exciting and interesting.

Author             

Collins.

Why Your Child Will Love It! 

Older kids love this book because it’s full of amazing facts related to dinosaurs.

4. Sticker Encyclopedia: Dinosaurs

A book that dives deep into the world of dinosaurs. It includes over 600 stickers.

Author         

DK.

Why Your Child Will Love It! 

Kids love this because of the stickers and stunning illustrations.

5. Amazing Giant Dinosaurs: Enter the Colourful World of Dinosaurs

Another masterpiece from DK, this is one of the most brilliant dinosaur books for 7-year-olds.

Author       

DK.

Why Your Child Will Love It! 

Kids love this because of the high-quality photos in the book, and the various dinosaurs that are portrayed in this book.

6. The Bumper Search & Find Activity Book

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A book that takes an interesting approach to teach kids about different types of dinosaurs.

Author       

Joelle Dreidemy.

Why Your Child Will Love It!

Kids enjoy the paperback because of the colouring activity, spot the differences activity, and bedtime stories about dinosaurs inside the book.

7. Dinosaur Drawing Book

A dinosaur drawing book that lets your child bring the creative artist to life!

Author       

Ralph Masiello.

Why Your Child Will Love It! 

We highly recommend this book for kids who want to learn how to draw dinosaurs.

8. Ladybird Minis Mad About Dinosaurs

This book has a nice list of dinosaurs along with unusual facts about them.

Author           

Ladybird.

Why Your Child Will Love It! 

One of the best reasons to get this book is because of how good the pictures are.

It’s no surprise that these are some of the best dinosaur books out there. If your kids are new to dinosaurs, these titles will keep them busy. If you get yourself a few dinosaur action figures or toys to go along with these books, it will double the fun! The colouring and activity books keep young minds focused, and we recommend those for fidgety kids.

For the best experience, sit down with your children, and read out the stories. Tell them what it was like before dinosaurs went extinct, and take them page-by-page. Your kids will be left feeling fascinated.

Also Read:

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Interesting Dinosaur Movies for Children 

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Gauri Ratnam completed her Masters in English Literature from the University of Pune. She began her journey as a German translator soon after completing her graduation, but later moved on to pursue her passion for writing. Having written for both digital and print media in a varied range of industries, she has the ability to write relatable and well-researched content, benefical for anyone seeking advice or direction.