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Dinosaurs

Six dinosaur books for ages 0 to 6, from baby board books up to starting school.

All of these are just suggestions. Swap in whatever your family already has and likes.

The six

Dinosaur Roar!Paul & Henrietta Stickland

A dinosaur opposites book with big, bright pictures. Simple enough for babies.

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How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?Jane Yolen & Mark Teague

Giant dinosaurs make a fuss at bedtime, then settle down and say goodnight. Works as a bedtime read too.

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Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible HugJonathan Stutzman & Jay Fleck

About persistence. A little T. rex refuses to accept that his arms are too short for hugging.

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Dinosaurs Love UnderpantsClaire Freedman & Ben Cort

A rhyming story claiming dinosaurs went extinct fighting over underpants. Very silly.

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We Don't Eat Our ClassmatesRyan T. Higgins

Penelope the T. rex starts school and keeps trying to eat the other children. Best around ages 3 to 6.

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Dinosaur Dance!Sandra Boynton

A short board book of dancing dinosaurs, with sounds to join in.

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The rest of the week

ActivityFreeze some small dinosaurs in ice, then dig them out in the bath with warm water and spoons.
SongMarch and stomp while counting to ten, then everyone collapses extinct on the floor.
Ask themIf a dinosaur lived with us, where would it sleep, and what would it be scared of?

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