Dinosaurs in Love

Written by Fenn Rosenthal · Illustrated by Hannah Jacobs

Dinosaurs fall in love but never say goodbye.

4.2 Goodreads · 266 ratings

40 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

In a world where dinosaurs party and eat fruit, two dinosaurs fall deeply in love. Yet, amidst their joy, they never say goodbye. This tender tale, born from a three-year-old's song, captures the essence of love and loss. With enchanting illustrations, it invites readers to explore the poignant journey of these beloved creatures. Will their love endure despite the unspoken farewell? Discover the heartwarming story that has touched millions, offering a gentle reminder of the universal longing for connection and the bittersweet nature of parting.

From the publisher

“A surprising hit. Honestly, we were not prepared to be devastated by this song.” – The Today Show Three-year-old Fenn Rosenthal’s viral song about love, longing, and loss has melted the hearts of tens of millions of people on Tiktok, Instagram, Spotify and even on the Jimmy Fallon Show. Now readers of all ages can enjoy Fenn’s heartfelt, poignant lyrics again and again in this irresistible, sing-aloud picture book that includes exclusive extras! Dinosaurs eat people, dinosaurs have a party, dinosaurs eat fruit and cucumber, but dinosaurs didn’t say goodbye! This sweet and deceptively simple story features all-new illustrations from Hannah Jacobs (the animator of the viral music video) that expand on Fenn’s lyrics and illuminate tender moments from these beloved dinosaurs’ journey. Also features an interview with Fenn as well as a bonus letter from her father and singer-songwriter, Tom Rosenthal. More praise for “Dinosaurs in Love” “‘Dinosaurs in Love’ [leaves] adults reaching for tissues across the globe.” – People “[This song is] breaking everyone’s hearts.” – Buzzfeed News “Giving us all the feels.” – BBC News “[…] tapping into the universal experience of longing and loss in a few simple phrases.” – Rolling Stone “Why am I crying?!” – Popsugar Dinosaurs in Love is the perfect gift to share with anyone you’ve ever fallen in love with, whether it be your friends, your family, or even a treat for yourself.

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