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Top 5 Books for Your Next Dinosaur Library Program

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Looking for a fun and educational dinosaur book? The right books can transform your story time into an engaging prehistoric adventure. Here are five outstanding titles that work perfectly for library programs, bed time reading or whenever your child wants to read! This list is complete with activity suggestions and age recommendations.


1. "How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?" by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague

This beloved picture book serves as an excellent opener for any dinosaur library program. Its rhythmic text and detailed illustrations of dinosaurs performing bedtime routines captivate young audiences while teaching behavioral concepts.

Activities:

  • Dinosaur puppet show following the story's rhythm

  • "Roar and Whisper" voice control exercise

  • Dinosaur behavior role-play

Age Range: 2-5 years Program Duration: 15-20 minutes


2. "National Geographic Kids Ultimate Dinopedia" by Don Lessem

Perfect for the educational portion of your dinosaur library program, this comprehensive guide features stunning illustrations and fascinating facts that spark curiosity in young paleontologists.

Program Activities:

  • Dinosaur fact scavenger hunt

  • Create-your-own dinosaur drawing session

  • Fossil identification game

Age Range: 6-12 years Program Duration: 30-40 minutes


3. "Saturday Night at the Dinosaur Stomp" by Carol Diggory Shields

This rhythmic, action-packed book makes for an energetic dinosaur library program component, perfect for getting children moving and participating.

Program Activities:

  • Dinosaur dance party

  • Prehistoric musical chairs

  • Create dinosaur sound effects

Age Range: 4-8 years Program Duration: 20-25 minutes


4. "Dinosaurs Before Dark" (Magic Tree House #1) by Mary Pope Osborne

Ideal for chapter book readings during longer dinosaur library program sessions, this adventure story combines historical facts with engaging narrative.

Program Activities:

  • Time travel creative writing

  • Dinosaur habitat diorama

  • Prehistoric expedition planning

Age Range: 6-9 years Program Duration: 25-35 minutes


5. "Dinosaur Bones" by Bob Barner

This informative book explains paleontology basics through simple rhymes and colorful illustrations, perfect for educational dinosaur library program activities.

Program Activities:

  • Make-your-own fossil prints

  • Dinosaur bone measuring

  • Archaeological dig simulation

Age Range: 4-8 years Program Duration: 20-30 minutes


PlanYour Next Dinosaur Library Program with DinosaursArise!

We provide engaging, interactive and educational lessons for libraries including:

  • Dinosaur & Fossil lesson

  • Replica Fossil display

  • Story time

  • Fossil dig activities

  • Realistic looking animatronic dinosaurs and puppets

  • and more!


Give us a call or send us an email for your next library dino adventure!

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