I'm A T. Rex!(Hardback) - 2010 Edition

by Dennis R. Shealy

A dinosaur book with humor and fun facts—perfect for the youngest dino fans!

"I'm a T. rex!
I ROARRRR and I romp!
I GRRROWWLLL and I stomp!
I'm a T. rex."

In this brand-new Little Golden Book, a T. rex tells all about his great and terrible self. Facts about the T. rex are humorously "Does the T stand for toothy? Does the T stand for tall? Does the T stand for terrible? I am known as them all!"

The ending reveals a the T. rex is still a baby in a nest, watched over lovingly by his "great BIG MAMA T. rex!"

This Little Golden Book is illustrated by Brian Biggs, one of today's most in-demand illustrators. He brings to life the popular Shredderman books by Wendelin Van Draanen.

Author Dennis Shealy is a children's book editor and the author of the popular Little Golden Book I'm a Truck, illustrated by the award-winning artist Bob Staake.

Genres: Picture Books, Dinosaurs, Childrens, Kids, Fiction, Animals

Hardcover

First published May 11, 2010

About the author

Dennis R. Shealy is the author of many children’s books, including the popular Little Golden Books I’m a Truck, I’m a T. Rex!, My Little Golden Book About Dinosaurs, My LIttle Golden Book About the Solar System, I’m a Bulldozer, and The Noisy Garage. He lives in New York City with his wife and son.

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for children who like dinosaurs. The big 'T' has always been my favorite dino; that is the image that comes to mind when someone talks about them. This book could be of particular interest to a child trying to define what they like; it has a message of self that is very positive and yet very age appropriate.

[Emerson and Theodore · Rating 4 out of 5]

I confess: I never read a dinosaur book until Emerson. In fact, I don't really like dinosaurs. But this is a pretty good one. What else would we expect from a Little Golden Book.

[Zachames · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pretty legit book. Love how the T Rex rhymes, a true renaissance dinosaur. Also was impressed by the fact that he could both acknowledge there have been were larger and faster land predators but confidently maintains his superiority while not coming off haughty. Also gave me the chance to make funny roaring noises and the prose lent itself to me being able to easily read in a funny voice, something Ella always loves.

[Crystal]

Cute Little Golden Book that I read at Wall Drug on our way through South Dakota. Fun since they have a T Rex in the store that roars.

[booklady · Rating 3 out of 5]

Feb1, 2025: Finally got the chance to read it to dinosaur-loving grandson and he was not impressed. 😕 Oh well! Downgraded rating from 4 to 3 stars.

May 2, 2024: Really enjoyed reading it to myself, but again, the litmus paper test comes when I read it to the true carnivore-lover, my almost 3-year-old grandson. Actually, to call him simply a carnivore-lover is to greatly underestimate his current obsession with these ancient, oversized beings of terror and destruction. He cannot get enough of them! And the Sharp Teeth (name from the Land Before Time series) are the favorites!

[Tommy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bought for our trip to Atlanta, this book came in handy on the airplane.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent drawings. I love the t rex and was hoping for a little classic t rex short arms joke...but it was absent so I took away one star. The story was cute...not much to it but it's a kids story.

[Darcy · Rating 5 out of 5]

So Fun—Read it like a Rap! I’m a T-Rex!

Such a fun book. Great book for all little kids—if you find a good rhythm. We read it like a rhythmic rap.

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I hope this counts against my Goodreads challenge. Because I read this baby cover to cover in under five minutes. Good main character development but lacked plot and climax. Still, will be forced to read again, 10/10.

[Greta Love · Rating 4 out of 5]

"I'm a T-Rex" by Dennis R. Shealy earns four stars for its engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations. Shealy's playful narrative and catchy rhymes captivate young readers, while the colorful artwork by Brian Biggs brings the T-Rex's adventures to life with humor and charm. The book's positive message about confidence and self-expression resonates well with children and parents alike, making it a delightful read-aloud experience. Although it may lack some depth in terms of educational content, its entertainment value is undeniable. "I'm a T-Rex" is a roaringly fun adventure that earns its four-star rating for its ability to captivate and entertain young audiences.

[Manethraen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reviews with Spencer (aged 3 3/4)

We read this through overdrive, the picture and the text are all over the place which is a shame. It's a bit of a problem with the digital copies of the little golden books.

Spencer loved it as it's about Dinosaurs.

[Adrianne Rosal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Got to listen to this one today during toddler reading time. Very cute book

[Kelly Gagne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super cute. The little girl I got it for loved it because it has dinosaurs.

[Ryan and Molly · Rating 2 out of 5]

This started out well, but fell apart about halfway through.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute enjoyable picture book

I enjoyed the pictures and the rhyming. It was a cute picture book. Fun to read aloud to five-year-old. :)

[Villain E · Rating 3 out of 5]

An achingly mediocre introduction to the T. Rex. Not Tyrannosaurus; even the T. Rex in the book thinks that's a mouthful.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is cute and fantastic.

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute book about dinosaurs

[Kaitlyn (ktxx22) Walker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good book! Lots of cute rhyming, and some good facts throughout about dinosaurs!

[Adam · Rating 5 out of 5]

He may not be the very biggest dinosaur, but he's still the most famous of all

[Jenifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Poor rhyming, not very engaging for my kid.

[Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute and simple. This T. Rex is proud to be a T. Rex!

[Lucinda Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book

[Tasha Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adore Little Golden Books. Dino ones? Big win!

[Ruth · Rating 2 out of 5]

I usually like a Golden Books experience, but this one.... not to well illustrated, not so sweetly written. I'm still sure it will be a hit with the 4-year-old nephew though.

[Abby · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's cute, but pretty poorly written. It is a hope-giver to the unpublished authors of the world. If this book can be published your book can be published.

[Twototsmom · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's not very interesting but check this out when you are teaching your child about the letter T. It's not the type of book you get frequent requests to read though.

[Danny · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is called I am a tren and I ❤️it

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bought for our trip to Atlanta, this one came in handy on the airplane.

[J Ryan Kersey]

I read this one just about every night. It's my son's favorite! I believe my passion for all things ancient comes out when I read even about cartoon dinosaurs.