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That's Not My...
That's Not My Dinosaur...
Meet five friendly dinosaurs in this special edition of the much-loved That’s Not My... book. Babies and toddlers will love touching the textured patches as they meet dinosaurs with fuzzy tails, bumpy teeth and soft spines.
10 pages, Board book
First published January 1, 2002
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About the author
Fiona Watt
1,336 books81 followersFiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books.
Fiona graduated from Exeter University with a B.Ed. (Hons.), specialising in Psychology and Art and Design. After university she worked as a researcher and writer for a company which published educational material for places where children went on school visits (zoos, museums, stately homes etc). She then taught seven, eight, and nine year olds for five years; three years at a state school in Sevenoaks in Kent, and two years at The British School in the Netherlands in The Hague.
Having joined Usborne in 1989, Fiona became an editorial director in 2003, largely responsible for writing baby and novelty books, as well as art and activity titles. She has written over 100 titles for Usborne Publishing, perhaps most notably the, ‘That’s not my ….‘ touchy-feely series.
Fiona graduated from Exeter University with a B.Ed. (Hons.), specialising in Psychology and Art and Design. After university she worked as a researcher and writer for a company which published educational material for places where children went on school visits (zoos, museums, stately homes etc). She then taught seven, eight, and nine year olds for five years; three years at a state school in Sevenoaks in Kent, and two years at The British School in the Netherlands in The Hague.
Having joined Usborne in 1989, Fiona became an editorial director in 2003, largely responsible for writing baby and novelty books, as well as art and activity titles. She has written over 100 titles for Usborne Publishing, perhaps most notably the, ‘That’s not my ….‘ touchy-feely series.
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July 4, 2022
We love the 'That's not my...' series, they initially start out as a great sensory object for little ones and the sturdy hardcover gives great durability.
But one tip that I recently discovered and need to share is that as your child gets older, they are still worth keeping hold of.
As on every page there's a mouse and my daughter has great pleasure in pointing him out alongside the colourful (in this case) Dinosaurs.
These books are such perfect educational tools on many levels.
With so many to choose from, It's easy to have a whole bookshelf full of them!
But one tip that I recently discovered and need to share is that as your child gets older, they are still worth keeping hold of.
As on every page there's a mouse and my daughter has great pleasure in pointing him out alongside the colourful (in this case) Dinosaurs.
These books are such perfect educational tools on many levels.
With so many to choose from, It's easy to have a whole bookshelf full of them!
January 4, 2012
This is a surprisingly good introduction to dinosaurs for the under-ones. A selection of the 'main' dinosaurs (T-rex, stegasaurus, triceratops, plesiosaurus) rub shoulders with a shy-looking ankylosaurus. The theory that stegasaurus' dorsal plates were coated in soft, pink fur is new to me, and raises interesting questions about a sauroid/mammal link.
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September 3, 2024
Some all time classic dinosaurs used here with great touch elements thrown in on each.
December 10, 2021
fully recommend this incredible work 🙌🙌
September 9, 2019
My child loves all of the That's Not My... books! He adores the touch and feel and is thrilled that he is able to turn the thicker board pages!
September 25, 2019
My four month old absolutely loves this book. He loves the bright colours on each page and he is beginning to touch all the different textures.
As a parent I love the fact it introduces different adjectives to him and we can feel the texture to match the adjective.
The board book is nice and thick, it won't be long before he is helping me to turn the pages. He loves this book so much that after we have finished we read it again and he is just as interested in it as he was the first time.
As a parent I love the fact it introduces different adjectives to him and we can feel the texture to match the adjective.
The board book is nice and thick, it won't be long before he is helping me to turn the pages. He loves this book so much that after we have finished we read it again and he is just as interested in it as he was the first time.
January 19, 2012
One, it uses the word "squashy," which should be used at every possible juncture. Two, it's one of two books that my 8-month old is obsessed with (besides Doggies by Sandra Boynton). Three, the pages are particularly thick, even for a board book, so she is actually able to help turn them. I'm already tired of reading the book, but isn't this just the beginning?
August 15, 2023
Another fantastic book in Jack’s favorite series. Grandie bought it for Jack while we were in Australia because Uncle Cameron loves dinosaurs.
The dinosaurs are big and colorful, really eating up the page. There are some different textures compared to the other books we’ve read so far, and Jack loved the variety. His face just lights up with a big smile whenever we read one of these books.
The dinosaurs are big and colorful, really eating up the page. There are some different textures compared to the other books we’ve read so far, and Jack loved the variety. His face just lights up with a big smile whenever we read one of these books.
November 23, 2015
Love that this one has more textures than some of the other books in the series. Son adores it.
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I love the touch-and-feel books and I hope my future children do, too.
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May 1, 2019
Mommy says my dinosaur is the best because it's purple and fussy.
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August 18, 2024
So cute , love scratching up those dinosaur teeth with my kid
January 18, 2008
Charlotte's big cousin picked this one out for her. It has touchy-feely pages which she likes. She also seems to link the big pictures. I find a couple of things about this book mysterious - for example, on the back in big letters it says NOT FOR SALE IN CANADA, and I have to wonder about that. Also, the sandpaper-y feeling for "rough" is REALLY rough, which is an interesting choice for a baby's book. Another plus is that it also appears to be "Made with paper from a sustainable forest."
All in all, we both enjoy this book. Charlotte likes the book itself, and I like to think about why on earth you can't get this book in Canada.
All in all, we both enjoy this book. Charlotte likes the book itself, and I like to think about why on earth you can't get this book in Canada.
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December 3, 2022After my mom showed me how to operate this book, I was so amazed and pleased by the textures on each page! I even took some time to study the bright pictures. My favorite dinosaurs were the pink one with sparkly fins, and the one on the last page with the plushy purple plates. I spent a lot of time feeling those. I'm much more dexterous these days; my mom says my fine motor skills are coming along.
I did not want to touch the dinosaur that felt like sandpaper. I think that's too scratchy to be in a baby book. Maybe I won't mind it when I'm bigger. 👶
I did not want to touch the dinosaur that felt like sandpaper. I think that's too scratchy to be in a baby book. Maybe I won't mind it when I'm bigger. 👶
January 20, 2015
Life is hard for a baby. First, we tell him he can't eat rocks. Then we tell him he can't play with the saw. Then we tell him he can't climb the bookcase. Now, we read this and none of these dinosaurs are his either. (To say nothing of the trains, dragons, pigs, puppies, lions, and Santas that also weren't his.) It's a wonder we make it to adulthood -- that children don't just explode from frustration.
March 27, 2014
This book reminds me of my childhood oh so many months ago. They say one's sense of smell holds the strongest ties to thoughts of nostalgia but this little gem leads me to believe, rather, it is one's sense of touch that can most strongly conjure fond memories of simpler times.
November 6, 2014
This is a sweet, cute, simple fun series for little ones to get their hands on. It is interactive and with the right storyteller, it can really fun. Great baby shower or birthday gift for little ones: 1month-2yrs. old.
December 15, 2019
My daughter loved all the tactile areas on the page.
November 29, 2025
I feel compelled to write this review because quite frankly this book doesn’t make any logical sense, and none of the other reviewers seem interested in acknowledging the cognitive dissonance involved.
The other books in this series are logically cohesive - the narrator is looking for his or her lion, say, and dismisses other lions because their fur is too soft or their teeth are too shiny. That’s understandable because basically all lions HAVE fur and teeth, so it’s not a huge stretch to think that some might be softer or shinier than others.
But in “That’s Not My Dinosaur”, where (spoiler) the narrator is looking for his or her stegosaurus, s/he dismisses a plesiosaur because (and I quote) “its flippers are too slippery”.
Flippers? Excuse me? Shouldn’t the fact that it has flippers to begin with be a disqualifying attribute? Why would someone looking for a stegosaurus even check the slipperiness of a plesiosaur’s flippers instead of saying “that’s not my dinosaur because it’s completely the wrong species, and also, not even an actual dinosaur”?
Anyway, my daughter likes it because it has squishy and fuzzy bits, and my son likes it because it has dinosaurs (and one plesiosaur), so 3/5.
The other books in this series are logically cohesive - the narrator is looking for his or her lion, say, and dismisses other lions because their fur is too soft or their teeth are too shiny. That’s understandable because basically all lions HAVE fur and teeth, so it’s not a huge stretch to think that some might be softer or shinier than others.
But in “That’s Not My Dinosaur”, where (spoiler) the narrator is looking for his or her stegosaurus, s/he dismisses a plesiosaur because (and I quote) “its flippers are too slippery”.
Flippers? Excuse me? Shouldn’t the fact that it has flippers to begin with be a disqualifying attribute? Why would someone looking for a stegosaurus even check the slipperiness of a plesiosaur’s flippers instead of saying “that’s not my dinosaur because it’s completely the wrong species, and also, not even an actual dinosaur”?
Anyway, my daughter likes it because it has squishy and fuzzy bits, and my son likes it because it has dinosaurs (and one plesiosaur), so 3/5.
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April 21, 2023
I just love all these That’s Not My ….. books. They have that soothing lilt and repetition that little ones love, the fun of waiting to find the That’s My…., vocabulary building as you identify the things that aren’t your… and finally, the tactile function that little ones love. It’s the “read it again!” They’re also sturdy hard pages and fit easily into a diaper bag for keep little ones entertained when you’re on the go.
June 9, 2018
I love all the Usborne Touchy-Feely Books. Each has a little white mouse "hidden character" to find and which narrates the text. Each has texture elements to touch, including soft, fuzzy, scratchy, bumpy, slipper, rough, and so on. The illustrations are brightly and imaginatively done. They are very engaging for both children and adults.
February 25, 2024
New Grassroots Books location, and had to buy something for the munchkin! Still :/ on Usborne's MLM practices in the United States but I'm guessing if a title is in a conventional bookstore it might not be from that branch? Anyway, more touchy feely bits but ALSO a plesiosaur isn't a dinosaur so it wouldn't really be your dino anyway!
November 9, 2017
My 14 month-old grandson LOVES this book. The illustrations are bright and colorful. The tactile pieces are fun to scratch and rub. It’s just the right size for him to hold and carry. It’s a sturdy board book.
April 29, 2020
Noah was more interested in turning the pages than feeling them, but I feel it has more longevity than the Train and Tractor ones in the series, as when he’s a bit older we’ll be able to re-read describing and naming the different types of dinosaurs shown.
September 14, 2024
Whenever I go to Barnes & Noble with a friend I take them to the kids section and tell them this is my favorite book. Although I will say that in newer additions, I'm not a fan that the rough horns were changed from sandpaper to Velcro.
November 25, 2016
A quick fun book to read to your child, or for your beginning reader to feel accomplished when they read to you. Great for children who love dinosaurs.
June 29, 2017
This is currently my daughter's favourite book to eat.
August 13, 2017
A wonderful tactile book for young readers.
November 6, 2017
One of my 2 year olds favorites!
December 16, 2017
this book is perfect for my 9 month old. she loves touching the different textures!
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