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!
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