In the same chunky format as last year’s Countablock, this hefty board book opens with two kids entering a dinosaur exhibit at a natural history museum. On the following pages, 23 different dinosaurs, both familiar and lesser known, introduce themselves to the pair by first comparing one of their distinctive physical features or behavioral traits to something found in the contemporary world. “I have a neck like a goose …” “I stretch high like the ladder on a fire truck …” “I am ferocious like a bear …” This comparison is on a page-spread showing the two kids and the named animal or object. A page turn reveals the dinosaur itself along with a statement identifying what it is. “I am a Coelophysis.” “I am a Brachiosaurus.” “I am a Tyrannosaurus.” The first and last double-page spreads are constructed with flaps that open to give a panoramic view of the museum’s interior. Part of the book’s wonderful design are interior page trims, each cut to highlight an element of a particular dinosaur’s features. (Ages 3–7)

Explore the prehistoric world of dinosaurs in Dinoblock, a fun addition to the acclaimed Abrams Block Book series!



"Will prompt hours of study by aspiring paleontologists." ―Kirkus Reviews



"The clues and die-cut dino reveals make for a fun, informative read." ―Booklist



"I stretch high like the ladder on a fire truck. I am a Brachiosaurus." Using comparisons to familiar objects in a young child's life, this is a unique and exciting new way to learn about dinosaurs!



From the incredibly heavy Argentinosaurus to the goose-necked Coelophysis to the super-quick Eoraptor to everyone's favorite T. rex, Dinoblock features denizens from the Jurassic, Triassic, and Cretaceous periods. And don't worry--there is a pronunciation guide to help children AND adults say those long, scientific names.



Like other books in the Block Book series, Dinoblock features die-cut shapes on every spread and has durable, interactive pages that fold out, perfect for little hands. A grand finale spread unfolds to nearly 21 inches wide, revealing a wonderful round-up of all the dinosaurs mentioned. With bright, animated, retro-inspired artwork by Peski Studio, this is a must-have book for the young paleontologist in your family.



Collect the whole series:



Alphablock

Countablock

Dinoblock

Cityblock

Buildablock

Star Wars Block

Marvel Alphablock

Farmblock

Disney Block

Loveblock

Sharkblock

Sesame Street Countablock

Spaceblock

Pixar Buddy Block

Bugblock



Also available: A Box of Blocks, featuring Alphablock, Countablock, and Dinoblock.