Pizzasaurus

by Tammi Sauer, Kyle Beckett (Illustrator)

Pizzasaurus cares about one thing and one thing PIZZA! And he’s inviting you to a prehistoric pizza party in this hilarious picture book from the beloved author of Wordy Birdy and Mary Had a Little Glam.

Meet Pizzasaurus, a dinosaur with a unique twist! While other dinosaurs are famous for their size, strength, or spikes, Pizzasaurus is known for his love of pizza.

But what if Pizzasaurus's friends are feeling a bit left out? Luckily, pizza is perfect for sharing, and that makes Pizzasaurus a special dinosaur indeed.

Bursting with "cheesy" puns and bright, zany dinosaur scenes, this supremely silly and sweet story is the perfect treat for any kid who loves dinosaurs and pizza. Get ready for a fun-filled adventure that celebrates friendship, sharing, and the joy of everyone's favorite food!

Genres: Picture Books, Dinosaurs, Food, Storytime, Childrens, Humor

32 pages, Hardcover

Published March 3, 2026

About the author

Tammi Sauer is the author of Cowboy Camp (Sterling, 2005), Chicken Dance (Sterling, 2009), Mostly Monsterly (Paula Wiseman/S&S, 2010), the forthcoming Princess-in-Training (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt), and something that's currently Top Secret.

Tammi and her family live in Oklahoma with one dog, two geckos, and a tank full of random fish.

Reviews

[Karol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun filled adventure for dinosaur enthusiasts and pizza connoisseurs.

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This delightful and funny picture book is a must for young readers who love dinosaurs and pizza. Teachers who teach in early education classrooms and have the topic of dinosaurs to be taught in their curriculum will want to add this one to their classroom library. Making a pizza with your young students is a great enhancement to the reading experience.

The creativity of adding Pizzasaurus to the community of real dinosaurs is engaging. All scientific names for real dinosaurs are included and they wonder if pizza has actually been invented yet. Pizzasaurus lives in his own environment. He bakes pizzas with all kinds of toppings. A surprise ending adds a new dinosaur to the community.

Kyle Beckett contributed his talents as an illustrator with brightly colored and large illustrations.

Pizzasaurus was published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers. It has an ISBN of 978-0-593-51808-3.

[Barbara · Rating 2 out of 5]

Although it's entirely historically [er, prehistorically] inaccurate since there was no pizza when dinosaurs ruled the planet, this picture book will amuse young readers. They'll find it just as hard to resist Pizzasaurus, the pizza-obsessed dinosaur, as it is to ignore the tantalizing aroma of a freshly-baked and delivered pizza. The cartoon-like artwork fits perfectly with the plot, even though there isn't a lot to the storyline and the ending felt contrived--at least to me. I did like the idea of the dinosaur living in a hut and the images of what the inside of his place looks like.

[Stefanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pizzasaurus begins with a nod to those dinosaurs that are more commonly known and those that dinosaur enthusiasts, of which there are many, are aware.  Then. . . Pizzasaurus is introduced.  What follows is a silly story filled with plentiful pizza and dinos.  The colorful illustrations are perfect for a tale of a pizza-crazed dinosaur.  This tale may not be for your serious dinosaur enthusiast, but will prove to be popular for those loving all things dinosaur and  those who are a bit pizza-crazed themselves.  What a fun read aloud for storytime!

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to watch a webinar that Tammi Sauer did with 12x12. Her enthusiasm and energy for picture books was contagious. I was so inspired to get back to my projects. I found this book a few days later and had to pair it with a cheese pizza.

Pizzasaurus has the hooks that I've learned about in picture books - dinosaurs and pizza; two things most kids like. I love the illustrations, and the pizza puns made me giggle.

If you have a dinosaur and/or pizza loving kiddo, share this slice of picture book fun with them.

[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

First sentence: You look like someone who knows a lot about dinosaurs. Of course you've heard of Tyrannosaurus rex, Stegosaurus, and Triceratops. Who hasn't?

Premise/plot: Readers meet a dinosaur that LOVES pizza.

My thoughts: This is a silly picture book. If you have little ones that LOVE pizza and/or LOVE dinosaurs, this one may be a good match. The illustrations are bright and colorful. The plot, well, there isn't much of a plot, BUT pizza + dinosaurs.

[Roben · Rating 4 out of 5]

You may think you know dinos but have you met Pizzasaurus? He loves all things pizza. The other dinos are a tiny bit jealous until.... pizzasaurus shares! And introduces a new friend.

This book is filled with puns!! For example - where do you think a Pizzasaurus would live? In a Hut, of course. And it's interactive because the book asks the reader lots of questions to get them involved in the story - which, of course, would make it a great read aloud. Especially before a pizza party!

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

A delightfully humorous introduction to the Pizzasaurus, a pizza loving dinosaur. It's a silly premise but the playful illustrations and lighthearted wordplay make this a fun book to read and share. Warning: don't read while hungry because this will definitely cause an immediate desire for cheesey pizza!

[Read Ribbet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tammi Sauer's new picture book is about a pizza loving dinosaur Pizzasaurus. The reader gets to see how his love of pizza impacts his life and upsets the other dinosaurs who think he is getting more attention than he deserved. Kyle Beckett captures the dinosaurs' lives with bright, bold humorous action filled illustrations. This book is especially good for dinosaur fans and pizza fans.

[Dan Blackley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a funny story about a pizza source a dinosaur who loves pizza so much he makes it eats. It delivers it. His house is decorated with it and everything about his life is Pizza. The other dinosaurs that are in the book seem to be jealous of him, but in the end, he shares his pizza with them and they all enjoy.

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Most readers are familiar with Tyrannosaurus rex, Stegosaurus, and Triceratops but probably haven't heard of Pizzasaurus. While it's really cool to learn about a new dinosaur, the other dinosaurs start to get jealous that all the attention is on him. For every preschooler that loves pizza and dinosaurs, which is probably most of them?

[Bethe · Rating 3 out of 5]

The six most well known dinosaurs (including my personal favorite ankylosaurus) gather in a meadow when the narrator of the book asks if they know Pizzasaurus. Pizzasaurus then arrives and expounds on his favorite topic, you guessed it, pizza. Much silliness and pizza ensue, until another unusual dinosaur shows up.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

ST for pizza and dinos. A funny book about a dino named pizzasaurus who is special. The other dinos try to show how they are special too. Kids will love the humor and genius to put two things kids love together - pizza and dinos!

[Robin Pelletier · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this one during story time today at @bnhendersonnv and it was a blast. Pizza and dinosaurs together are a big hit. A new species of dinosaurs are out there and they love… pizza!!! And cheese. If you are craving a cheesy good time, this is it.

[Dylan Teut · Rating 4 out of 5]

Serves up plenty of pizza puns, and a few places where I can add music for my students as we read.

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

This super silly, high-energy book serves up two topics eternally popular with kids...pizza and dinosaurs. The puns may wear a little thin on adults, but the picture-book set will be cheering..

[Alexx Burris · Rating 3 out of 5]

I may be tired, but I truly could not stop laughing at the fact that Pizzasaurus lives in a pizza hut.

[Sheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Tammi's book and this one is fun about a pizza eating dinosaur and why he loves to eat pizza.
I thought my kids loved it and laughed at the story.

[Y.Poston]

cute

[Caroline · Rating 3 out of 5]

Silly, but cute.

[Miss Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Meet Pizzasaurus. He does not eat critters or shrubs. He only eats PIZZA

[Chris Rothstein · Rating 4 out of 5]

"because there's a flying pizza comet on the back" -my son

[Alyssa Mandell · Rating 4 out of 5]

A funny book about a pizza dinosaur that only eats pizza. Very silly and would be good for lower elementary kids.

[Alice · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars
A dinosaur for pizza lovers! vibrant illustrations add to the whimsy

[Lauren Baden · Rating 4 out of 5]

Silly spin on pizza and Dinos.

[Library To-Go]

7/8/26: Play and Learn and Pediatrust -ES

[J New · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute

[Viviane Elbee]

Readers meet a pizzasaurus who is obsessed with eating pizza in this book. Kids who love pizza might recognize someone they know in this story, even if it is about dinosaurs.

[NK · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story which is perfectly and thoughtfully illustrated. I'm sure kids will love it and it will fuel their imagination.

[Nancy Runstedler · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 rounded up to 4 *
Not a lot of plot to this one, however, I think kids will love it anyway. It's dinosaurs plus pizza: what kids doesn't love them. Will try this for storytime with younger students.