Best Dinosaur books for kids

Is your child fascinated by dinosaurs? Whether they're learning their first dinosaur names or can already tell a Triceratops from a Tyrannosaurus rex, there's a Usborne dinosaur book to match every stage of their obsession. From interactive books for babies to fact-filled encyclopedias, sticker books, puzzles and creative activities, these books encourage curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.

New dinosaur books

There are some fantastic new dinosaur adventures to discover from Usborne.

Little ones will love turning the wheels in Feed your Dinosaur, an interactive board book that's full of silly dinosaur fun.

Children can create their own prehistoric stories with Dinosaurs Magnet Book, using reusable magnets to build exciting dinosaur scenes again and again.

Curious young readers will enjoy lifting the flaps in Look Inside Dinosaurs to discover fascinating facts about life in the prehistoric world, while Noisy Pop-up: Who's the Loudest Dinosaur? combines spectacular pop-ups with exciting sounds for an unforgettable storytime.

Coming soon

Even more dinosaur adventures are on the way.

My First Pop-up Dinosaurs introduces young children to friendly dinosaurs with sturdy pop-up scenes designed especially for little hands.

Budding artists can practise early pen control with Little Wipe-Clean Dinosaurs to Copy and Trace, tracing and copying friendly dinosaurs before wiping the pages clean to try again.

Children who love stickers will have hours of fun completing prehistoric scenes in Big T. Rex Sticker Book.

Babies & toddlers (0–3 years): first dinosaur adventures

It's never too early to introduce little ones to dinosaurs. There, There, Little Dinosaur is a gentle bedtime story with soothing rhyming text that's perfect for winding down at the end of the day.

Toddlers who love interactive books will have great fun with Feed your Dinosaur, turning the wheels to feed hungry dinosaurs their favorite snacks while developing fine motor skills.

Coming soon, My First Pop-up Dinosaurs brings friendly dinosaurs to life with sturdy pop-up scenes designed especially for little hands, making story time even more exciting.

Preschool (ages 3–5): interactive fun and creative play

Preschoolers love learning through play, and there are plenty of dinosaur books to keep them busy.

Noisy Pop-up: Who's the Loudest Dinosaur? combines dramatic pop-ups with exciting sounds for an unforgettable read-aloud experience.

Children who enjoy hands-on activities can create prehistoric adventures with Dinosaurs Magnet Book, arranging reusable magnets to invent their own dinosaur stories.

For budding artists, Little Wipe-Clean Dinosaurs to Copy and Trace (coming soon) helps children build early pen control by tracing dinosaurs and simple shapes, while Little Coloring Dinosaurs offers plenty of friendly dinosaurs to color.

If stickers are always a favorite, Big T. Rex Sticker Book (coming soon) is packed with scenes to complete and dinosaur stickers to enjoy.

Elementary readers (ages 5–8): activities, facts and discovery

As children's curiosity grows, so does their appetite for dinosaur facts and activities.

Big Activity Book Dinosaurs is packed with mazes, drawing, coloring, matching games, stickers and puzzles to keep young dinosaur fans entertained for hours.

For even more sticker fun, 1000 Dinosaur Stickers is bursting with scenes to complete and prehistoric creatures to discover, while My Dinosaur Activity Pack is ideal for vacations, road trips and rainy afternoons.

Children who love exploring hidden details will enjoy lifting the flaps in Look Inside Dinosaurs, discovering incredible facts about the prehistoric world.

For even bigger surprises, Great Big Dinosaurs with Great Big Flaps reveals enormous dinosaurs beneath giant flaps that make learning feel like an adventure.

Younger dinosaur fans can also enjoy Slide and See Dinosaurs, where moving sliders bring prehistoric scenes to life.

Confident readers (ages 7+): amazing facts and creative fun

Older dinosaur enthusiasts can dive deeper into prehistoric life with books packed full of fascinating information.

First Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs introduces everything from fierce predators to gentle giants with clear explanations and colorful illustrations, making it a brilliant first reference book.

Children ready to explore even further can uncover the prehistoric world in See Inside the World of Dinosaurs, with detailed flaps revealing how dinosaurs lived, hunted and became extinct.

Kids who enjoy discovering unusual facts will love Lots of Things to Know About Dinosaurs, filled with short, surprising facts that are perfect for dipping into.

For children who enjoy solving problems, Dinosaur Puzzle Book combines dinosaur trivia with word puzzles, logic challenges and brain teasers.

Creative dinosaur fans can continue the fun with Usborne Scratch Activities: Dinosaurs, T. Rex Magic Painting Book and Doodling Dinosaurs, offering plenty of opportunities to draw, paint and create.

Keep the dinosaur fun going

Whether your child enjoys roaring through noisy pop-ups, covering pages with stickers, solving puzzles or discovering incredible dinosaur facts, there's a Usborne dinosaur book for every age and interest. Explore the collection to build the perfect prehistoric bookshelf that will grow alongside your young dinosaur expert.