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Do you like dinosaurs? Well, we have lots of roarsome new children’s books about dinosaurs or featuring dinosaurs.

Check them out and get reading today!

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Karen’s number one pick is The Ultimate Dinosaur Encyclopedia, with photorealistic images more life-like than any you have seen before!

PICTURE BOOK PICKS

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Dinosaur in my Pocket by Ashleigh Barton
James loves two things more than anything in the world: dinosaurs and miniatures. So, when his class goes on an excursion to a museum and James finds a miniature Triceratops in the gift shop, he takes the dinosaur and puts it in his pocket. But as the day goes on, James’ guilt grows and so does the dinosaur! This cautionary story examines the consequences of not being honest. The bright and playful illustrations complement this warm-hearted tale and its important lesson.
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6 Silly Dinosaurs by Adam & Charlotte Guillain

This is a playful count and seek book with rhyming text. Children are encouraged to find an assortment of silly dinosaurs. There are speedy dinosaurs on roller skates, dinosaurs in frilly frocks, silly socks and onesies, dancing dinosaurs and many more! There is also a small ladybug to be found in every scene. Children are also introduced to early mathematical sums and number bonds for the number six. A fun way to introduce early maths concepts, with bright, vibrant and engaging illustrations.

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How Many Dinosaurs is Too Many? by Lou Peacock
This colourful and vibrant picture book combines counting fun with a riot of cheeky dinosaurs. One day a child (the narrator) gets a cute and bright orange dinosaur and they have so much fun together. But wouldn’t 2,3, 4 or even 10 dinosaurs be even more fun? Or could ten dinosaurs be too many? Ten energetic dinosaurs can cause chaos at dinner time and bath time, and then at bedtime they all snore! Maybe just one very special dinosaur is best of all. A sweet and engaging story about friendship.

JUNIOR NON-FICTION PICKS

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Cats React to Dinosaur Facts by Izzi Howell

This book is packed full of key dinosaur knowledge alongside some furry feline friends. Bitesize text, stunning photos, humour and a react-o-meter (crazy cat reactions), all help to make this an engaging and fun way to explore the incredible world of dinosaurs and prehistoric life. Have you heard of a Temnodontosaurus? It had eyes that were bigger than footballs! Meowza! I really enjoyed reading this one.
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The Ultimate Dinosaur Encyclopedia by Chris Barker

Author, Chris Barker, is a palaeontologist who has used groundbreaking recent research to recreate the world of dinosaurs with photo-real imagery that is incredibly life-like. This brand-new updated edition includes carnivorous dinosaurs discovered by the author himself. Discover how dinosaurs lived, ate and moved in their natural habitat. This book contains everything you need to know to become a dinosaur expert. This is a visually stunning guide to dinosaurs. Highly recommended.

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Dinosaur Knowledge Genius by Chris Barker and Riley Black
This brain-busting quiz encyclopedia is filled with eye-popping images – but do you know what they show? Can you tell a Kentrosaurus from a Stegosaurus, or a Sauropelta from an Ankylosaurus? Do you know the difference between a theropod and a sauropod? This book is packed with more than 60 topics covering the fascinating world of dinosaurs. This incredibly entertaining quiz book will test your knowledge and has three levels of difficulty. Are you a genius? Why not challenge yourself with this quiz book and find out.

MORE NEW DINOSAUR BOOKS

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Raptor on a tractor by Russell Punter

This book is for beginner readers and can be found in our Easy Readers collection. It’s a funny and engaging rhyming tale about Farmer Raptor who likes to drive his big, red tractor. One day he creates chaos on the main road. The other dinosaur drivers are headed to the Country Fair and are annoyed that Farmer Raptor is holding them up. But once they have all squeezed by, they find themselves in muddy trouble. Can Farmer Raptor save the day?  This rhyming reader provides the perfect combination of fun and phonics.

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Wreck and Roll! by Stephanie Williams and Asia Simone

This graphic novel features Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. Devil Dinosaur is an enormous T. Rex-like creature who came to our world when Lunella (aka Moon Girl) opened a portal that brought him to New York City. Discovered by Lunella, the massive ten-tonne dinosaur quickly bonded with his unlikely new caretaker and the two embarked on a truly unique friendship. Devil Dinosaur is an unwavering ally who always has Moon Girl’s back. When a rad band of skating thieves start going wild, it’s up to Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur to save the day.

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What Dinosaur Am I? by Peter Curtis

This new board book has 28 big flaps to lift! There are seven amazing dinosaurs to meet. From Dinosaur Roar to Dinosaur Whack! Each vividly coloured spread has clues to help you work out which type of dinosaur it is. Meet a dinosaur with three horns on its face, another that honks like a car and one with a club at the end of its tail. Do you know which dinosaur has teeth the size of bananas? This book is published in association with the British Natural History Museum and even helps you learn how to say the dinosaur’s names. I love the eye-popping illustrations.