I don’t normally review children’s picture books here, but I do actually love them! For one thing, I do have children, and my little ones love picture books, especially ones about dinosaurs (I have so many dinosaur books). So I was excited to get a copy of The Littlest Dinosaur in exchange for an honest review!
This is a very cute book. I loved the illustrations of the little dinosaur and all the other dinosaurs that he meets while he’s looking for a friend on his journey. The story overall is very cute and simple, something that would make a good bedtime story. If I had a criticism, it would be that the dinosaur calls himself a “vegan” multiple times, which seems like a word many young kids wouldn’t easily understand. Also, as someone who loves science, I wasn’t necessarily convinced that a carnivore like T-Rex should be personified as a vegan. But it is a fantasy story, and it has a very cute ending. And if you are a vegan or interested in veganism, it might be a fun book for you and your kids to share.
Overall, I think this would be a good book for any families, especially if they have kids who love dinosaurs! My daughter (who is seven) also read it, and she thought it was very cute too.
Ty, The Tyrannosaur just wants to make a new friend.
Sadly, the other dinosaurs are all afraid of his sharp teeth! So Ty must go on an adventure to find a dinosaur brave enough to be friends with a Tyrannosaur.
To win a digital prize pack which includes the ebook copy of the book, two desktop wallpapers for the computer, two cell phone backdrops, plus three printable activity pages including two coloring book pages and a maze, click the link below to enter!
Bryce Raffle ad Steven Kothlow, Authors of The Littlest Dinosaur
About the Authors
Bryce Raffle was the lead writer for the video game studio Ironclad Games. He also writes stories for young adults and designs book covers.
Steven Kothlow is making his debut as a children’s book writer. He hopes to tell many more stories that help spread a message of diversity and inclusion especially in children’s literature.
Tessa Verplancke is a sound designer by day and an illustrator by night. She lives to tell stories through as many mediums as possible.
