Dinosaurs
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Picture Books 
How do dinosaurs say goodnight?
by Jane Yolen

Mother and child ponder the different ways a dinosaur can say goodnight, from slamming his tail and pouting to giving a big hug and kiss, in a picture book featuring ten sleepy dinosaurs which includes the names of each dinosaur on the end papers.
Dinosaur roar!
by Paul Stickland

Dinosaurs of every size, color, shape, and personality introduce small children to the concept of opposites, in a brightly illustrated, rhyming concept book. Reprint.
Dinosaur kisses
by David Ezra Stein

Enjoying the excitement of the world, newly hatched dinosaur Dinah stomps and chomps through the day before seeing a kiss, then resolving to kiss someone herself without whomping, chomping or stomping them first.
Edwina, the dinosaur who didn't know she was extinct
by Mo Willems

Everyone in town loves Edwina, a fun-loving dinosaur who makes scrumptious chocolate cookies, helps old ladies, and plays with the children, with the exception of Reginald Von Hoobie-Doobie who is determined to prove that dinosaurs are extinct! Teacher's Guide available.
The Super Hungry Dinosaur
by Martin Waddell

Ferociously hungry and in search of food, a giant dinosaur takes chase after Hal, his family, and his loveable dog, Billy, to make them his next meal until quick-thinking Hal grabs a quick big plate of spaghetti to save the day!
Rory the dinosaur : me and my dad
by Liz Climo

Loving to spend time with his father but wanting to experience an independent adventure on his island home, little dinosaur Rory explores a river and finds shelter from the rain, unaware that his father is carefully watching all the while.
The Dinosaur Tooth Fairy
by Martha Brockenbrough

Polishing her collection of fangs in a museum, the last Dinosaur Tooth Fairy is very lonely and longs for a new tooth, so when she spots a loose one she will do almost anything to get it—even face modern-day monsters.
Dinosaur thunder
by Marion Dane Bauer

Fearing thunderstorms in spite of his big brother's bravery, little Brannon receives family advice to use his imagination and ultimately decides that the thunder noises are being made by his favorite dinosaurs. Illustrated by the artist of the Caldecott Honor-winning Ella Sarah Gets Dressed.
Buying, training & caring for your dinosaur
by Laura Rennert

Carefully considering all his options while choosing a pet, a little boy decides to pick a dinosaur to call his own, but after selecting the perfect one, the real work begins when he attempts to train the giant beast to conform to domestic living.
Never ask a dinosaur to dinner
by Gareth Edwards

Through a series of amusing examples, a young boy learns how to get ready for a good night's sleep--and bedtime should not include dinosaurs or sharks
Never follow a dinosaur
by Alex Latimer

"Sally and Joe are convinced that the mysterious footprints they have discovered must belong to a dinosaur"
How to take care of your dinosaur
by Jason Cockcroft

When an enormous egg appears at his house one day, a little boy contemplates the unexpected challenges of having a pet dinosaur, from knowing what to feed it for breakfast to handling the business side of going for walks.
Meet Dizzy Dinosaur!
by Jack Tickle

Introduces Dizzy the Dinosaur, who loves to get tickled
How to catch a dinosaur
by Adam Wallace

A latest entry in the best-selling series that includes How to Catch a Mermaid blends STEAM concepts with humorous instructions on how to track down a dinosaur hidden among the alligators, whales and birds of today. Illustrations
Dinosaurs, dinosaurs
by Byron Barton

In prehistoric days there were many different kinds of dinosaurs, big and small, those with spikes and those with long, sharp teeth
Tyrannosaurus wrecks! : a preschool story
by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen

While his dinosaur classmates play nicely, overenthusiastic Tyrannosaurus finds a way to wreak havoc during every activity
Mamasaurus
by Stephan Lomp

Babysaurus is looking for his mamasaurus and meets different prehistoric animals along the way
Tea Rex
by Molly Schaar Idle

Throwing a tea party that includes a dinosaur guest, Cordelia faithfully follows the rules of hosting etiquette despite her prehistoric friend's unconventional manners, which include eating everything with enthusiasm and whipping his tail about as he dances.
The littlest dinosaur's big adventure
by Michael Foreman

When the littlest dinosaur gets lost while chasing frogs in the big meadow, he becomes nervous as night draws near, but when he finds a small pterodactyl in the woods equally as frightened and in need of his help, the little dinosaur gains new courage, takes the lead, and gets them both back home safely to the delight of their worried parents.
Dinosaur rap
by John Foster

A rhythmic introduction to the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous eras and their prehistoric creatures combines colorful artwork with comprehensive text by a dinosaur expert, in a volume complemented by a musical recording by popular rapper, Mike Henry, Jr. Simultaneous.
Dinosaurumpus
by Tony Mitton

Rhymes and illustrations feature a Triceratops, Brontosaurus, and even a Tyrannosaurus as they run, boom, shake, and shudder their way to the "sludgy old swamp" and rock the night away to the dinosaurumpus beat
The dinosaur that pooped a planet!
by Tom Fletcher

Members of the UK group McFly present a supersonic space adventure starring a boy and a very hungry dinosaur, who are challenged to find a different way back home after Dino eats up their rocket ship in a fit of hunger when his lunchbox is left back home. Simultaneous eBook.
Dino-soccer
by Lisa Wheeler

Plant-eating dinosaurs face meat-eating dinosaurs in a soccer match
Early Readers 
Danny and the dinosaur
by Syd Hoff

In a new edition of this classic children's story, Danny fulfills every boy's fantasy and befriends a dinosaur. By the author of Sammy the Seal.
Young Cam Jansen and the dinosaur game
by David A. Adler

Cam Jansen and her friend, Eric, attempt to piece together the elusive clues of a jar full of toy dinosaurs, a game of musical chairs, and a smudge of chocolate cake in order to solve a birthday-party puzzle.
Digger the dinosaur
by Rebecca Kai Dotlich

Unable to play baseball with his friends until his room is cleaned, Digger the dinosaur works at top speed but finds that the faster he moves with his big tail and feet, the messier his room becomes. Simultaneous.
Detective Dinosaur undercover
by James Skofield

In three brief mysteries, the bumbling but big-hearted Detective Dinosaur learns about doing undercover work, gets chased by strange blobs and finds rain on a sunny day. By the creators of Detective Dinosaur Lost and Found. 10,000 first printing.
Bones and the dinosaur mystery
by David A. Adler

Young Detective Jeffrey Bones investigates the disappearance of the plastic Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur his grandfather just bought for him in a museum gift shop.
Duck, duck, dinosaur : spring smiles
by K. George

Exuberant duck siblings Feather and Flap and their dinosaur brother, Spike, explore the flowers, leaves and seeds of a sunny springtime day that is complicated by Spike's dino-sized sneezes. By the author of the Heartwood Hotel series. 15,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook.
The Berenstain Bears and the missing dinosaur bone
by Stan Berenstain

The three Bear Detectives search for a dinosaur bone that is missing from the Bear Museum
Dinosaur time
by Peggy Parish

Words and pictures help children learn the names and characteristics of eleven dinosaur species
Dixie and the school trip
by Grace Gilman

Sneaking onto the school bus when her human companion Emma embarks on a class trip to a dinosaur museum, Dixie the dog learns all about how real dinosaurs lived before accidentally mistaking dinosaur bones for doggie treats. Simultaneous. 25,000 first printing.
Catch me if you can!
by Bernard Most

A little dinosaur is not afraid of the biggest dinosaur of them all for a very special reason
My new pet is the greatest
by Sarah Albee

When Sam brings home Al--a baby dinosaur who can play catch, roll over, and fetch Dad's slippers--Sam's new pet's size and boisterous antics create unusual problems for the family. Original.
Chapter Books 
Don't wake the dinosaur!
by Geronimo Stilton

Geronimo Stilton's ancestor, Geronimo Stiltonoot, must prove his innocence when the grand prize from the Cavemouse Idol competition is stolen. Original.
Dinosaurs before dark
by Mary Pope Osborne

When he and his younger sister discover a tree house that travels through time, Jack and his younger sister, Annie, begin an adventure that takes them to the era of dinosaurs. Simultaneous.
Dinosaur boy
by Cory Putman Oakes

Sprouting a tail and spikes over the summer before fifth grade, Sawyer, a boy with the dinosaur gene, is bullied in school, but when his tormentors begin to disappear, it is up to Sawyer, his best friend Elliot, and a mysterious new girl to rescue them from a galactically horrible fate
Dinosaur detectives
by Judith Bauer Stamper

Prepared for a trip to study the dinosaurs at the Museum of Natural History, Ralphie and his classmates are surprised to instead travel back in time to the Mesozoic Era where they learn about the dinosaurs first-hand
The mystery of the dinosaur bones
by David A. Adler

When it is discovered that dinosaur bones are missing from the natural history museum, Cam Jansen--noted for her photographic memory--and her friend Eric search for clues
Dinosaur habitat
by Helen V. Griffith

Brothers Ryan and Nathan, finding themselves in a misty world of colossal dinosaurs, giant insects, and a smoking volcano, wonder how they can get back home again before they run out of time.
The talking T. Rex
by Ron Roy

Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose investigate the theft of a great deal of money from the belly of a nearly life-size Tyrannosaurus Rex model that their friend, Jud Wheat, is using to raise money for a dinosaur museum
Dino-Mike and the T. Rex attack!
by Franco Aureliani

Michael Evans is in Montana on a dinosaur dig with his paleontologist father, but he certainly never expected to find a live Tyrannosaurus Rex plucked out of its own time and looking for dinner, nor encounter a girl with some very advanced technology trying to trap the beast
Don't disturb the dinosaurs
by Ada Hopper

Catapulted through time to the prehistoric era, the DATA Set find their efforts to avoid contaminating history challenged by flying pterosaurs, stomping stegosaurus stampedes and a sharp-toothed T-rex. Simultaneous and eBook.
Non-fiction 
What was the age of the dinosaurs?
by Megan Stine

Presents facts about the prehistoric world in which dinosaurs lived, the types of dinosaurs that lived in different time periods, and how dinosaur bones were discovered and studied
Dig those dinosaurs
by Lori Haskins Houran

The rhythmical text and lively, well-researched illustrations follow a paleontologist and his crew as they find, clean, assemble and exhibit dinosaur bones, in an entertaining read-aloud that is accompanied by up-to-date facts about dinosaur fossils.
How the dinosaur got to the museum
by Jessie Hartland

A history of the colossal diplodocus introduces junior paleontologists to the species' characteristics while tracing the 1923 discovery of a scientifically important diplodocus skeleton through its eventual arrival at the Smithsonian Institution. By the author of How the Sphinx Got to the Museum.
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