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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1992
Dinosaurs Before Dark
Two siblings travel through time to the age of the dinosaurs
68 pages· 4,717 words· Est. 53 min read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 49,767 ratings
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Books About Prehistoric Times · 833 titles considered
The Best Prehistoric Times Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about prehistoric times? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Prehistoric Times
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$379
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1985
Dinosaur Days
By Joyce Milton
A book about dinosaurs and their world.
48 pages· 829 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 449 ratings
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2010
Have You Seen My Dinosaur?
By Jon Surgal, Joe Mathieu (Illustrator)
A young boy searches for his missing dinosaur.
48 pages· 681 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 509 ratings
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$1544
Picture Book · Ages 4–6
Dancing Dinos Go to School
Dinosaurs spend their day playing, learning, and having fun in school.
32 pages· 120 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 557 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2011
Digger the Dinosaur
By Rebecca Dotlich, Gynux (Illustrator)
Can Digger clean his room in time to play baseball with friends?
24 pages· 224 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 840 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1958
Danny and the Dinosaur
A boy befriends a dinosaur that comes to life in a museum.
64 pages· 862 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 31,038 ratings
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2017
Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Bubble Blast
Can Spike make bath time fun for reluctant ducklings?
32 pages· 189 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.6/5 Goodreads · 301 ratings
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$1248
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2020
Double the Dinosaurs
By Diana Murray, Mette Engell (Illustrator)
Dinosaurs multiply as they stomp and play. Can you keep up?
32 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 94 ratings
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2017
Charlotte and the Rock
By Stephen W. Martin, Samantha Cotterill (Illustrator)
A girl receives a rock as a pet. Can it love her back?
32 pages· 288 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 746 ratings
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2013
Tea Rex
By Molly Idle · Tea Rex series
A guide to hosting a proper tea party.
40 pages· 259 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,323 ratings
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Prehistoric Times Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about prehistoric times for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$1199
Dinosaur Surprise
Ages 3–5 · 2020
Unfold flaps to reveal animals transforming into dinosaurs!
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$999
Dinosaur's Binkit
Ages 1–3 · 1998
A dinosaur won't sleep without his beloved blanket. Can he find it?
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$795
Dinosnores
Ages 0–3 · 2019
Dinosaurs snore loudly, disrupting bedtime peace.
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$899
Hello, World! Dinosaurs
Ages 0–3 · 2018
Discover dinosaurs with fun facts and vibrant illustrations for curious toddlers.
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$799
How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You?
Ages 0–3 · 2009
Dinosaurs teach love through mischief and hugs, perfect for little ones.
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$999
Dinos To Go
Ages 0–5 · 2000
Dinosaurs dash, crawl, and frolic in a lively adventure.
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$799
How Do Dinosaurs Go to Sleep?
Ages 0–4 · 2016
Dinosaurs resist bedtime with playful antics before finally settling down.
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$899
My Big Dinosaur Book
Ages 2–4 · 2004
Discover dinosaurs and their unique features in a vibrant, interactive journey for young explorers.
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$799
I Love You, Snugglesaurus!
Ages 5–6 · 2014
Join a playful dinosaur adventure full of giggles and cuddles.
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$799
How Do Dinosaurs Count to Ten?
Ages 1–4 · 2004
Dinosaurs teach counting with playful antics and rhymes.
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$799
Tiny T. Rex and the Tricks of Treating
Ages 2–4 · 2021
Discover the sweetest Halloween treat with Tiny T. Rex's fun-filled adventure.
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$799
How Do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas?
Ages 0–3 · 2012
Dinosaurs struggle to sleep on Christmas Eve amidst festive chaos and excitement.
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Prehistoric Times Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about prehistoric times for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1899
Dad and the Dinosaur
Ages 5–8 · 2017
A boy's courage is tested when his toy dinosaur, his source of bravery, goes missing.
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$1699
We Love Dinosaurs
Ages 2–5 · 2018
Discover the charm of dinosaurs in a colorful, rhyming adventure.
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$1799
Dino Duckling
Ages 4–8 · 2018
A dinosaur must find his place in a family of ducks. Can he belong without wings?
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$1899
We Don't Eat Our Classmates
Ages 3–5 · 2018
A young T. rex named Penelope starts school and learns that it's not acceptable to eat her classmates.
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$1799
Caveboy Crush
Ages 4–8 · 2019
A caveboy's grand gestures to win a cavegirl's heart lead to unexpected twists.
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$1899
Have You Seen My Invisible Dinosaur?
Ages 3–7 · 2023
A child's dinosaur friend vanishes after a bath. Can she find him?
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$1699
My First Pop-Up Dinosaurs
Ages 3–7 · 2019
Discover dinosaurs in a mesmerizing 3-D pop-up adventure.
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$1799
Thesaurus Has a Secret
Ages 4–8 · 2020
A dinosaur's secret threatens to unravel his word-loving facade.
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$1699
Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs
Ages 4–7 · 2011
Explore the prehistoric world with fascinating dinosaurs and fun facts.
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$699
The Prehistoric Planet
Ages 5–9 · 2013
A lost pterosaur needs help returning home. Can Zack and his team navigate the prehistoric world?
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$1799
Thomas Jefferson and the Mammoth Hunt
Ages 4–8 · 2019
A quest for mammoth bones challenges a French insult to America's strength.
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$999
Oh Say Can You Say Di-no-saur?
Ages 4–8 · 1999
The Cat in the Hat teaches children about dinosaurs and their fossils.
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Prehistoric Times Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about prehistoric times for developing and independent readers.
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$699
Get the Scoop, Geronimo!
Ages 7–10 · 2015
Can Geronimo uncover a scoop to outwit a ruthless rival for a journalism award?
Graphic Nov.
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$1599
Mammal Takeover!
Ages 8–12 · 2019
Discover the rise of mammals after dinosaurs vanished.
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$799
The Great Mouse Race
Ages 7–10 · 2014
A missing flag threatens peace at the Stone Age Games. Can it be found in time?
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$799
I'm a Scaredy-Mouse!
Ages 7–10 · 2014
A mischievous dinosaur threatens chaos. Can it be returned home in time?
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$799
The Fast and the Frozen
Ages 7–10 · 2014
A prehistoric rodent embarks on a quest to uncover the mystery of a moving mountain.
Graphic Nov.
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$699
Digging for Dinos
Ages 5–7 · 2016
Two dogs go on a dinosaur hunt and befriend a triceratops, but their adventure is disrupted by a T-Rex and a volcanic eruption
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$799
Don't Wake the Dinosaur!
Ages 7–10 · 2014
A stolen prize, a false accusation, and a race to prove innocence.
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$899
Life Story
Ages 8–12 · 1962
Discover Earth's epic journey from its origins to today in five captivating acts.
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$799
Help, I'm in Hot Lava!
Ages 7–10 · 2013
A prehistoric quest for a mythical cure leads through geysers and lava rivers.
Graphic Nov.
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$599
Kung Fu Cavemen from the Future
Ages 7–10 · 2010
Two cavemen must master kung fu to save their world from a future threat.
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$799
Edge of Extinction #2: Code Name Flood
Ages 8–12 · 2017
A girl must uncover her father's secret to save humanity from dinosaur domination.
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$3500
A Land Apart from Time
Ages 9–12 · 1992
A shipwreck reveals a hidden world where humans and dinosaurs coexist.