Book Series · 3 Books

Detective Dinosaur Books

In order from Detective Dinosaur to Detective Dinosaur Undercover.

The Detective Dinosaur series is a set of 3 picture books by James Skofield, published between 1996 and 2009. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 50 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$574

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996

Detective Dinosaur

By James Skofield, R.W. Alley (Illustrator)

Detective Dinosaur faces mysterious cases and a shadowy alley threat. Can he solve them all?

48 pages· 857 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

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Summary: Detective Dinosaur, with his trusty sidekick Officer Pterodactyl, tackles quirky mysteries: a missing hat, a squeaky shoe, and a shadowy figure lurking in a dark alley. Is it a monster? Join the adventure as they unravel these puzzling cases, blending humor and suspense. Will Detective Dinosaur's instincts lead him to the truth, or will the shadows conceal more than they reveal? Perfect for young readers eager to solve mysteries alongside a comically clueless detective.

The complete set

Detective Dinosaur Series

3 books · Published 1996–2009

Series

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$574

Detective Dinosaur

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996

Detective Dinosaur faces mysterious cases and a shadowy alley threat. Can he solve them all?

Series

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$474

Detective Dinosaur Lost and Found

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1998

Detective Dinosaur faces three puzzling cases, but can he find his way when he gets lost in the dark?

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Detective Dinosaur Undercover

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

Detective Dinosaur tackles three silly cases with unexpected undercover antics.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Detective Dinosaur series?

There are 3 books in the Detective Dinosaur series. It began with Detective Dinosaur in 1996, and the newest book, Detective Dinosaur Undercover, was published in 2009.