The Dinosaur Awards: Celebrate the 50 most amazing Dinosaurs at the ultimate prehistoric prizegiving

by Barbara Taylor, Stephen Collins (Illustrator)

Roll up, roll up! The Dinosaur Awards are about to begin—and you’re invited! Who will win the Terrifying Toes Award ? Who will be crowned the Lizard King ? And who will take home the Loudest Trumpeter Award ?
 
Celebrate the prehistoric past with 50 dynamic dinosaurs . Readers can learn all about the dinosaurs’ features , diet, and habits as well as discover what makes each one so prize-worthy—and there are 10 comic strips to enjoy, too . With easy-to-understand , humorous text by Barbara Taylor and joyful illustrations from cartoonist Stephen Collins , this is the perfect book for dinosaur-loving kids everywhere. There are pronunciation guides , time periods , and vital statistics for each dinosaur, as well as an index to peruse.
 

Velociraptor • Tsintaosaurus • Pegomastax • Caudipteryx • Mamenchisaurus • Argentinosaurus • Spinosaurus • Titanceratops • Gigantoraptor • Tyrannosaurus Rex • Compsognathus • Carcharodontosaurus • Yutyrannus • Euoplocephalus • Majungasaurus • Coelophysis • Gigantosaurus • Utahraptor • Triceratops • Hypsilophodon • Archaeopteryx • Deinonychus • Maiasaura • Ankylosaurus • Pinacosaurus • Sauropelta • Gastonia • Pachyrhinosaurus • Sichomimus • Sauroposeidon • Pachycephalosaurus • Stegosaurus • Parasaurolophus • Kamuysaurus • Lambeosaurus • Corythosaurus • Troodon • Sciurimimus • Gallimimus • Therizinosaurus • Ouranosaurus • Avimimus • Sinosauropteryx  • Mircroraptor • Anchiornis • Diplodocus • Oviraptor • Dromaeosaurus • Cryolophosaurus
 

Genres: Nonfiction, Childrens, Picture Books, Dinosaurs

80 pages, Hardcover

First published May 11, 2021

About the author

Barbara Taylor has written more than 120 children's books and encyclopedias. She was previously Science Editor at London's Natural History Museum. She has won the American Association of Physics Science Award and the National Literacy Association Wow Award.

Reviews

[Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the fun writing and illustrations that accompanied this book of dinosaur facts. It's a definite crowd pleaser for the kids, and most adults will learn some cool things, as well. Recommended!

This unbiased review is based on a complimentary copy provided by the publisher.

[Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book for those interested in dinosaurs. We know a LOT of dinos and still discovered some new ones through this book and learned a bunch of new facts as well.
I like how the book was laid out and the illustrations were good as well.
Many thanks to Frances Lincoln Children's Books and NetGalley for the advance copy.

[Amna Ikhlaq · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you for the chance to review this ARC.

I'm well in my mid-twenties but I'm also obsessed with dinosaurs. Any time I have to buy a present for a kid, my first thought is always something dino-themed...and this would be the perfect book for that! Allotting awards is such a fun way to introduce young readers to pre-historic reptiles. The illustrations are eye-catching and the facts do not come across as jam-packed at all. This book is sure to keep young explorers mesmerised for weeks as they read up on all their favourite dinosaurs and discover all kinds of ridiculous yet amazing things about the creatures from our planet's past.

[Emily · Rating 2 out of 5]

DNF- WAY too wordy for a children's book. The cover is cute and the illustrations/ idea is really cute and great. But there is just way too much info on each page for a children's book. I'm an adult and I was overwhelmed.

[Mehsi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book from Netgalley/publisher in exchange of an honest review.


Each time I spy a new Dinosaur book I squee in delight and try to get it. Well, OK, these days I am a bit more hesitant than I was years ago. These days many dinosaur books have chickens. I am sorry, but I am just sad that all my awesome dinosaurs get turned into freaking chickens. I get that these days research points to them being related to birds, but give me just the research of when I was a kid. Reptiles. Big strong lizards. Go. Maybe a few feathery dudes, but most were just scales. But I just couldn’t resist the book despite not knowing if this would be a chicken-dino or more a reptile-dino book. It just sounded to hilarious and I was curious about the awards.

Sadly, this one was a lot about the feathers… mehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. 🙁 I still read on because I do love reading about dinosaurs.

I loved the portraits at the beginning, it reminded me of the Employer of the Month/Week walls I see in American tv-shows!

The names of the awards were so great and also made me giggle/laugh in delight! Unicorn award, The Never-ending Neck award, The Humongous Horn award, and many more! I loved how well they fitted with the dinosaur that won the award.

I also love the way the book was formatted. We have some group awards, but mostly individual awards done in a very fun way. With a portrait on one side and a full picture of our critter in action (or just wandering around munching leaves, 😛 ). Next to that we also get some extra bits here there, sometimes there is a hilarious comic which I really loved, other times just some information on some tidbits of the dinosaur. Despite just having 2 pages, and one page mostly illustration, you learn a lot of things about the specific dinosaur. Most I already knew as I have been reading books (and seeing documentaries) for years now about dinosaurs, but there is always some new information as there is still plenty to find out about dinosaurs (but please, no more feathers, argh). I also really liked the writing style in this book. Humorous, playful, and fun.

The illustrations were fantastically done, I really like the style and I am going to be checking to see what else the illustrator has done.

All in all, despite the freaking feathers, I still enjoyed reading the book!

Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/

[Theediscerning · Rating 4 out of 5]

Come here for a very cartoonish guide to dinosaurs, but also a format that really works as a database for the young. In giving lots of noted (and some much lesser-known) critters awards, we get a set of three or four introductory paragraphs for every one, a great if stylised illustration peppered with factoids, a databank (of the usual – where we find it, how we say the name, what that name means, when it came from, size etc), and all told a fine approach to get the superlatives of prehistoric life across. I did prefer the entries that had bonus trivia to the ones that had a cartoon joke to finish the page with, but all told there is little to fault here. I normally might not love a book for concentrating on the superlatives – and one that ignores the one-page lesson needed in evolution to explain how they came about – but I'd much rather have this than the cheesy hack 'n' slash non-stop action other books pretend life then would have been. A strong four stars.

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think that this book is well worth all the effort put into it! The explanations and information is well researched and condensed to a manageable level for many student levels as well as parents who never knew these things. The format is interesting and there is no time for boredom (but maybe sparks of enough interest to see out more). The illustrations make no pretense of erudition by are laid back and make learning fun! Another great book to send to the grandkids!
I requested and received a free temporary ebook from Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books/Frances Lincoln Children's Books via NetGalley. Thank you!

[Regina · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fun way to learn about dinosaurs! Kids are always intrigued about dinosaurs, and they gobble up information readily when it comes to these extinct creatures. This book (and its playful, lively illustrations) is such a great nonfiction for that purpose! It not only provides the basics about different species of dinosaurs in ways that are easy to understand, but also some fun puns, cheeky comic strips, and of course- super creative "awards" that make the different species unique!
I would definitely get a copy for my classroom, for my dino-loving kiddos :)

I received the ARC from NetGalley. All reviews are my own.

[The Silvan Reverie | Sarah Street · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! What a fun and engaging read for dinosaur-loving kiddos. This book features 50 different dinosaurs in lovely detail which easy-to-comprehend text and fun little cartoons along the way. Each featured dinosaur has a few details facts at the top like how to pronounce its name, where it was found, size and diet, etc. Then, there's a good amount of narrative text to explain what "award" it is being given. The Velociraptor gets "the Terribly Talon-ted Award" for example. It's all very playful but there's great info here.

**Note: I was given a review copy of this book by Quarto Kids. Opinions are my own.

[Michelle Castaneda · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Dinosaur Awards by Barbara Taylor is a fun book packed with dinosaur information. My dinosaur loving son was enchanted with this book. I think what we loved most about this book is its unique presentation. So many dinosaur books seem similar. This book with its award format is so fun and engaging. I think children will love it, even the dinosaur experts. It is best suited for lower elementary age children. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher. These opinions are entirely my own.

[(a)lyss(a) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this item through the Amazon Vine program in exchange for an honest review.

This is a thorough dinosaur books!

Highlighting different dinosaurs for their achievements and unique characteristics this is a fun read! From dinosaurs that look like unicorns or crocodiles to dinosaurs that defend their territory this book blends dinosaur facts with cute drawings and awards. There's a variety of dinosaurs and information that seems up to date, it's a thorough read that is great for any little fan of dinosaurs.

Overall a fun find!

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Dinosaur Awards by Barbara Taylor is full of information on so many different dinosaurs. Vital facts and some general information are packed onto each page. The illustrations are colourful and fun and the facts are great for getting to know each of the dinosaurs, whether you know then or not.
Thank you netgalley for letting me read this.

[Alison · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautifully illustrated book about all sorts of dinosaurs. The ‘awards’ went to some well known dinos but also introduced us to a number of dinosaurs we may not have heard of. There is a interesting mix of facts and figures and some of the ‘awards’ had me chuckling to myself. I was especially please to see my favourite Dino featured. A perfect book for a Dino enthusiast.

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This presents illustrations and facts on different dinosaur species in a fun and contextual way! Even if kids are too young to read all the details, start with just the pictures and names, and this will be a great leveling up book!

Side note: If you've read a lot of dinosaur encyclopedia-type books, this still has some species not found in many others.

[Tamara · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic children's encyclopedia of dinosaurs, packed with engaging facts and lots of fun illustrations. My 4 year old loves dinosaurs and was absolutely enthralled, even discovering some he hadn't seen before.

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[Sara (Sjthroughthelookingglass) · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fun book for a kid with an interest on learning more about dinosaurs.This book has fun information accompanying silly illustrations. There's nothing stiff, or text book like about it. This is a great book aimed at kids and encouraging curiosity with a side of silly.

[Andréa]

Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.

[Cyril · Rating 5 out of 5]

Huge hit with our almost 4-year-old. Lively, packed with information, fun cartoony illustrations.

[Alyssa Gudenburr · Rating 5 out of 5]

An EXCELLENT and FUN way to learn about different dinosaurs.

[Frans Kempe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bra gjord med en bra blandning av bilder och fakta

[Rae Quigley]

Read about 2-3 dinosaurs everyday with my 3 year old for about 2 weeks so had to cunt this book