Book Series · 5 Books

Penelope Rex Books

In order from We Don't Eat Our Classmates to Bundle Up, Penelope Rex!.

We Don't Eat Our Classmates
We Will Rock Our Classmates
We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish
Penelope Rex and the Problem with Pets
Bundle Up, Penelope Rex!
We Don't Eat Our Classmates
We Will Rock Our Classmates
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

We Don't Eat Our Classmates
Sale price
$1797
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2018

We Don't Eat Our Classmates

By Ryan T. Higgins

A young T. rex named Penelope starts school and learns that it's not acceptable to eat her classmates.

40 pages· 429 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo
$18.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: Penelope Rex is excited for her first day at school, but making friends is tricky when her classmates seem like tasty snacks. When the tables turn, Penelope learns a surprising lesson about friendship and food chains. Will she find her place among her peers, or will her appetite get the best of her?
The complete set

Penelope Rex Series

5 books · Published 2018–2025

Series
Sale price
$1797

We Don't Eat Our Classmates

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2018

A young T. rex named Penelope starts school and learns that it's not acceptable to eat her classmates.

Sale price
$1697

We Will Rock Our Classmates

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A young T. rex named Penelope wants to participate in her school's talent show, but she's worried that being a dinosaur will hold her back.

We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

A young dinosaur named Penelope must take care of her class's pet goldfish, Walter, for the weekend.

Penelope Rex and the Problem with Pets

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2024

A young dinosaur faces chaos with her new saber-toothed pet.

Bundle Up, Penelope Rex!

Board Book · Ages 0–2 · 2025

A dinosaur and her pet cat prepare for snowy adventures, but will they succeed?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Penelope Rex series?

There are 5 books in the Penelope Rex series. It began with We Don't Eat Our Classmates in 2018, and the newest book, Bundle Up, Penelope Rex!, was published in 2025.

What ages are the Penelope Rex books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Penelope Rex to life.

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Ryan T. Higgins

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