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The Hideysaurus
A joyful and reassuring rhyming story about overcoming feelings of shyness, from the bestselling and award-winning author of The Lion Inside.
Little Hideysaurus loves the hush and quiet. Crowds are REALLY not her thing.
But one day, her parents decide to throw a HUGE party! And as the guests keep arriving, it all becomes too much for Hidey. With wibbly knees and a squeezy heart, she HIDES!
Will Hideysaurus miss the party? Or can a very brave dinosaur help her find a way to join in the fun?
The perfect picture book for little Hideysauruses who might be feeling shy about parties or starting a new school or nursery. From bestselling creators Rachel Bright (The Koala Who Could) and Chris Chatterton (Ten Minutes to Bed).
Check out the other brilliant books in the DinoFeelings
The Worrysaurus
The Hugasaurus
The Stompysaurus
The Wobblysaurus
The Chattysaurus
Little Hideysaurus loves the hush and quiet. Crowds are REALLY not her thing.
But one day, her parents decide to throw a HUGE party! And as the guests keep arriving, it all becomes too much for Hidey. With wibbly knees and a squeezy heart, she HIDES!
Will Hideysaurus miss the party? Or can a very brave dinosaur help her find a way to join in the fun?
The perfect picture book for little Hideysauruses who might be feeling shy about parties or starting a new school or nursery. From bestselling creators Rachel Bright (The Koala Who Could) and Chris Chatterton (Ten Minutes to Bed).
Check out the other brilliant books in the DinoFeelings
The Worrysaurus
The Hugasaurus
The Stompysaurus
The Wobblysaurus
The Chattysaurus
- GenresPicture Books
37 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 26, 2025
12 people want to read
About the author
Rachel Bright
74 books206 followersRachel is a writer of words, drawer of pictures and champion of silver linings. She exhibits widely, writes tirelessly and frequently creates slightly unhinged characters.
Her written work includes children’s stories and poems, clever advertising copy and lots of other stuff besides. Her illustrative work is a smorgasboard of giant, hand-printed poems, mind-bogglingly detailed gouache illustrations and a cacophony of quirky prints and etchings.
She explores the lovliness of words and the magic of pictures, revelling in a world of jam-eating miniature bears and other made-up animals.
Her work aims to capture a free way of thinking - one which makes you feel anything is possible, a feeling all too easily lost with the end of childhood. When we’re all grown-up, sometimes we just need a little nudge to remember it’s been there all along.
*Rachel has also been an air hostess, a garden designer and a lifeguard. She often runs a really long way and was once invited to the selection of the British ultra running team. She also once won a date with Man of the millennium and has been trying to live it down ever since.
Her written work includes children’s stories and poems, clever advertising copy and lots of other stuff besides. Her illustrative work is a smorgasboard of giant, hand-printed poems, mind-bogglingly detailed gouache illustrations and a cacophony of quirky prints and etchings.
She explores the lovliness of words and the magic of pictures, revelling in a world of jam-eating miniature bears and other made-up animals.
Her work aims to capture a free way of thinking - one which makes you feel anything is possible, a feeling all too easily lost with the end of childhood. When we’re all grown-up, sometimes we just need a little nudge to remember it’s been there all along.
*Rachel has also been an air hostess, a garden designer and a lifeguard. She often runs a really long way and was once invited to the selection of the British ultra running team. She also once won a date with Man of the millennium and has been trying to live it down ever since.
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July 18, 2025
schneu bim ware einräumen inegsuchtet, supercuuuute, i liebe griimti gschichte u magellan macht ef banger biuderbüecher!
January 17, 2026
The Hideysaurus is a sweet and relatable story about Hidey, a shy little dinosaur who feels overwhelmed by crowds and loud situations. When her parents throw a huge party, it all becomes a bit too much for her, something many kids and adults can relate to.
I read this book out loud to Elias, and he didn’t fully focus at first. We had to stop, play for a while, and then come back to the story later before finishing it together. Interestingly, that experience mirrored the story’s message. Sometimes children need breaks when things feel overwhelming.
The rhyming text makes the book enjoyable to read aloud, and the colourful illustrations help keep children engaged. What I loved most is how the story teaches about emotions like shyness and anxiety, showing that it is okay to feel that way.
This book is not only great for kids, but also helpful for parents to better understand and acknowledge their children’s feelings. Overall, The Hideysaurus is a thoughtful read, especially for little ones who feel shy about parties, school, or new environments.
I read this book out loud to Elias, and he didn’t fully focus at first. We had to stop, play for a while, and then come back to the story later before finishing it together. Interestingly, that experience mirrored the story’s message. Sometimes children need breaks when things feel overwhelming.
The rhyming text makes the book enjoyable to read aloud, and the colourful illustrations help keep children engaged. What I loved most is how the story teaches about emotions like shyness and anxiety, showing that it is okay to feel that way.
This book is not only great for kids, but also helpful for parents to better understand and acknowledge their children’s feelings. Overall, The Hideysaurus is a thoughtful read, especially for little ones who feel shy about parties, school, or new environments.
January 8, 2026
A sweet book about a kid that might be shy, anxious, autistic or neurodiverse. She doesn't like noise or many people, so when her parents throw a party, she hides under the table to escape the hugs and talking. Then her mother comes in and admits she thinks it's too much too, which surprises her. A great message, as an autistic mom I appreciate it a lot.
December 28, 2025
ocena: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
przeczytane: 25.12.2025
gatunek: dziecięca
forma: audiobook
moja opinia: O tym, że bycie introwertykiem jest okej. Że każdy z nas ma swoją własną baterię społeczną która jest zupełnie różna. Jak najbardziej 5/5
przeczytane: 25.12.2025
gatunek: dziecięca
forma: audiobook
moja opinia: O tym, że bycie introwertykiem jest okej. Że każdy z nas ma swoją własną baterię społeczną która jest zupełnie różna. Jak najbardziej 5/5
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