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We Don't Eat Our Classmates
We Don't Eat Our Classmates
Penelope Rex seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Penelope Rex has a hard time not eating her classmates. A hilarious first day of school book about making friends.
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Dinosaurs Picture Books
The best Dinosaurs picture books for parents and teachers, sorted by grade. Read alouds from our channel come first.
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Roaring, stomping, and surprisingly sweet dinosaur stories, plus real dinosaur facts.
27 books · 8 with a read aloud on our channel
How Do Dinosaurs Count to Ten?
How Do Dinosaurs Count to Ten?
How Do Dinosaurs seriesPreK
A little dinosaur counts from one to ten using the toys and things around him. A cute board book from the beloved How Do Dinosaurs series.
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We Will Rock Our Classmates
We Will Rock Our Classmates
Penelope Rex seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Penelope Rex is nervous about the talent show. Funny and sweet for kids with stage fright.
The Dinosaur Expert
The Dinosaur Expert
PreK to 3rd grade
Kimmy knows everything about dinosaurs, but on a museum trip a classmate makes her wonder if girls can be scientists. A great story about confidence and real women paleontologists.
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We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish
We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish
Penelope Rex seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Penelope Rex is in charge of the class goldfish over the weekend. Funny and a little bit about responsibility.
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs
PreK to 2nd grade
Three dinosaurs set up a trap for a little girl in Mo Willems's hilarious retelling, and Goldilocks barely escapes. Full of jokes for kids and grownups alike.
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Penelope Rex and the Problem with Pets
Penelope Rex and the Problem with Pets
Penelope Rex seriesK to 2nd grade
Penelope wants a pet, but the class pet has other ideas. Funny and sweet.
Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug
Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug
Tiny T. Rex seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Tiny T. Rex wants to cheer up his sad friend Pointy with a hug, but his arms are much too short. Sweet, funny, and full of heart about friendship and trying.
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That's What Dinosaurs Do
That's What Dinosaurs Do
PreK to 3rd grade
William the T. rex roars at everyone until his throat gets sore. Pure dinosaur comedy from the author of The Bad Seed.
We Love Dinosaurs
We Love Dinosaurs
PreK to 2nd grade
Bouncy rhymes and friendly watercolors celebrate dinosaurs that stomp, roar, and swim. A cheerful pick for toddlers in their dinosaur phase.
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Never Let a Dinosaur Scribble
Never Let a Dinosaur Scribble
Never Let a Unicorn seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A dinosaur with crayons is pure chaos. Kids who love dinos and drawing will laugh the whole way through.
When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Death
When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Death
PreK to 3rd grade
Friendly dinosaur characters answer kids' questions about what death means, funerals, and big feelings. A practical, gentle guide to keep on hand for families facing loss.
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This Dinosaur Learns Self-Love
This Dinosaur Learns Self-Love
PreK to 3rd grade
Bloop is a clumsy dinosaur who struggles to make friends, until he solves a school mystery just by being himself. A funny confidence booster.
Crunch, the Shy Dinosaur
Crunch, the Shy Dinosaur
PreK to 2nd grade
Crunch is very shy, and readers have to speak softly and gently to coax him out. Interactive and sweet, perfect for little ones who are shy themselves.
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Pterodactyl Show and Tell
Pterodactyl Show and Tell
K to 2nd grade
A boy brings a pterodactyl to show and tell, with chaotic results. A rhyming, funny school read.
Dad and the Dinosaur
Dad and the Dinosaur
K to 3rd grade
Nicholas carries a toy dinosaur to feel brave, and when he loses it his dad comes through. A tender story about fears, courage, and the bond between father and son.
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Edwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct
Edwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct
PreK to 2nd grade
Everyone loves Edwina the dinosaur except Reginald, who is determined to prove she is extinct. Mo Willems at his funniest, with a sweet twist about listening.
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How to Catch a Dinosaur
How to Catch a Dinosaur
How to Catch seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A group of kids builds clever traps to catch a dinosaur for the school science fair. Rhyming, silly, and great for little engineers who love a good trap.
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National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs
PreK to 2nd grade
Colorful art and simple facts introduce dinosaurs big and small, with questions to spark conversation. A great first nonfiction book for dino obsessed preschoolers.
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There's a Dinosaur on the 13th Floor
There's a Dinosaur on the 13th Floor
PreK to 2nd grade
Sleepy Mr. Snore just wants a quiet room, but every floor of his hotel has a new animal problem. A funny counting story with a surprise ending.
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What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night: A Very Messy Adventure
What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night: A Very Messy Adventure
PreK to 2nd grade
Photos show toy dinosaurs causing hilarious messes around the house every night while the family sleeps. Kids love spotting the chaos, and it may inspire your own dinosaur mischief.
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How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?
How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?
How Do Dinosaurs seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Do dinosaurs slam their tails and pout at bedtime? This rhyming romp shows the silly ways they might, then the sweet way they really do. Toddlers adore the giant dinos.
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Tiny T. Rex Tries Soccer
Tiny T. Rex Tries Soccer
Tiny T. Rex seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Tiny T. Rex loves soccer, but the game is harder than it looks. With teammates and lots of practice, he learns to dribble, pass, and score. Perfect for new players.
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Tiny T. Rex and the First-Day Oopsies
Tiny T. Rex and the First-Day Oopsies
Tiny T. Rex seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Tiny has his big backpack, lucky bowtie, and best friend Pointy, yet the first day brings oopsies. A reassuring story that trying new things matters more than perfection.
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Tiny T. Rex and the Grand Ta-Da!
Tiny T. Rex and the Grand Ta-Da!
Tiny T. Rex seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Tiny and Pointy practice a grand disappearing act for the school talent show, then must perform it for a crowd. A charming story about patience, practice, and friendship.
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Tiny T. Rex and the Littlest Star
Tiny T. Rex and the Littlest Star
Tiny T. Rex seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Tiny searches for the perfect tree for his star, but keeps stopping to help friends along the way. A tender Christmas story showing that kindness makes even small stars shine.
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Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark
Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark
Tiny T. Rex seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Tiny and Pointy plan a backyard campout, but without nightlights the dark feels scary, so Tiny hatches a plan. A sweet, gentle story about facing fears together.
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