Everyone needs a little downtime, and kiddos on summer break are no different. So we took today to just chill and spend the day at home. But that didn’t mean we couldn’t still sneak a little dino-themed fun into the day.
While hubs and I did a little prep work for the kids visit next week, Bubbles grabbed a stack of her favorite dinosaur books and curled up on the couch.
The books we have include a mix of fact books, chapter books, graphic novels, sticker books and more. Books can definitely get expensive, so be sure to check for sales at your local library, yard sales, or salvage/overstock stores to help keep costs more manageable (especially if you have a voracious reader).
10 Dinosaur Books for Kids
- Atlas of Dinosaur Adventures
- Science Comics: Dinosaurs
- A to Z Mysteries: Colossal Fossil
- How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You?
- Microsaurs: Follow That Tiny-Dactyl
- Discovery Kids: 1,000 Extreme & Extraordinary Dinosaur Facts
- National Geographic Kids Ultimate Dinopedia
- Learn To Draw… Dinosaurs!
- Curious About Fossils
- Dino Safari: A LEGO Adventure in the Real World
She has a big dinosaur buddy named Roary that doubles as a body pillow – perfect for relaxing while she reads. And thanks to our friends at Wild Republic, she had a new friend join her reading time: a new plush dinosaur named Rexy.
Rexy is SO soft and snuggly, even with his fearsome mouthful of felt teeth, and Bubbles loves him. After taking a peek at all the other Wild Republic stuffed animals I know where I’ll be turning for Christmas gifts this year; the Glitter Triceratops is going to have to make an appearance under the tree.
If you need a snack after all that reading, try our Jurassic Dirt Pudding Cups recipe! They’re super-easy and really tasty too.
What are your kids’ favorite dinosaur books?
About Liza
Liza is a mom (5-year-old daughter, 20-year-old stepson, and 24-year-old stepdaughter) and wife living in Louisville. She loves spending time with her family, visiting the local zoo and parks, as well as planning travel adventures. Cooking and baking, DIY projects and crafts, and coffee - lots and lots of coffee - round out some of her other hobbies.