Dino ABC

by Barbara Pinke, Barbara Owczarek (Illustrator)

A beautifully illustrated alphabet book from the creator of Waves & Tales and FunFact ABCs.

Discover the prehistoric world with Dino ABC, an enchanting and educational children's book that introduces young readers to the alphabet with vibrant illustrations and fascinating fun facts.

Each letter is accompanied by a word, a corresponding illustration, and age-appropriate fun facts, helping to expand their vocabulary, and providing a visual aid to grasp the concept and meaning of each word.

With the glowing illustrations by Barbara Owczarek, children will be captivated by the delightful world of dinosaurs. From the fearsome Tyrannosaurus Rex to the gentle Brachiosaurus, this delightful children's picture book brings the magic of dinosaurs to life.

Dino ABC is the perfect addition to any child's reading list, combining learning and entertainment in one captivating package.

It is an ideal gift for parents, grandparents, and educators looking to engage young readers in a fun and educational way.

Grab your copy today and embark on a captivating journey while fostering early literacy skills.

Genres: Childrens

67 pages, Paperback

Published September 14, 2023

About the author

Barbara Pinke is an award-winning children’s book author who believes every story deserves a sprinkle of adventure, a dash of heart, and maybe even a dancing fish or two.

Born and raised in Hungary, Barbara hopscotched her way across Europe—collecting memories, inspiration, and probably a few too many notebooks—before settling in Germany with her family (and her ever-growing tea stash).

By day, she works in HR (helping grown-ups), and by night, she writes books (helping little hearts grow big). She doesn’t drink coffee (though she loves the smell), but give her a cup of warm plum tea and a handful of pistachios, and she’s ready to take on any story.

Whether she’s writing about underwater adventures, superhero parents, or bugs that love to hug, Barbara’s mission is simple: to create stories that make kids smile and parents feel like rockstars.

Reviews

[Rosemary Standeven]

Very interesting book. Mainly written (and illustrated) with children in mind – but fascinating for adults too. There is a named dinosaur for each letter of the alphabet, with its length, habitat, the geological age when it existed, a translation of its name, a fun fact, and a cartoon-like, colourful illustration (which may not be particularly accurate – but is amusing).
Most of the dinosaurs in the book I’d never heard of before – exceptions being T Rex, Brachiosaurus, Velocoraptor (Jurassic Park got them a bit wrong) and Iguanodon (don’t think they ate ice cream cones!).
Some of my favourites were:

Nothronychus – long curved finger claws like a sloth 5m long
Quaesitosaurus – name means ‘extraordinary lizard 12m long
And
Sinoceratops which moved around in herds Perhaps you might have thought to see ‘herds of Sinoceratops sweeping majestically’ past a Torquay hotel bedroom window.

At the end of the book is a time-line showing where each of the dinosaurs – and eventually humans – fit in. Also a page of extra items hidden in each picture, starting with the same letter as the dinosaur, then a maze so you can help T Rex find his Teddy.
An informative and fun book for anyone of any age interested in dinosaurs – with added alphabet fun for children.

[Diane]

If you want to learn lots of fun facts about dinosaurs, you might like this book. High level reading but might work for a
“read to me story” in a one on one situation where the listener can ask questions and the reader has time to explain the text.

[Carli Valentine]

DINOmite!! love this book!

My 4 year old really enjoyed reading this with me! Great book for Dino lovers! Learned so many cool facts!

[Monika]

A Roaring Way to Learn Letters

Dino ABC by Barbara Pinke, illustrated by Barbara Owczarek, brings together two things children naturally love - dinosaurs and discovery. This alphabet book turns early learning into an exciting prehistoric adventure, where each letter is paired with a dinosaur or concept that sparks curiosity.

The structure is clear and accessible for young readers, making it easy to follow along while reinforcing letter recognition. What stands out is how the book balances education with engagement -children aren’t just introduced to letters, but also to new words and ideas connected to the world of dinosaurs. This adds depth to the reading experience and keeps little learners interested page after page.

Barbara Owczarek’s illustrations are vibrant and full of personality, giving each dinosaur a distinct presence. The visuals help anchor the letters in memory, making it easier for children to recall both the shapes and the associated words.

Dino ABC is a great choice for preschoolers and early learners, especially those fascinated by dinosaurs. It’s a fun, visually rich introduction to the alphabet that encourages both learning and imagination.

[Minda Gomez]

A fun dinosaur twist on the alphabet book genre

When I think about an ABC book, I expect that it will be pretty basic, illustrations with a word to go with the letter of the alphabet. This book surprised me with a great combination of adorable illustrations AND dinosaur facts that could keep older kids (or adults) interested too! I also enjoyed that the end of the book had a seek-and-find to find the unrelated word that fit with the letter of the alphabet. For example, the iguanadon was eating an ice cream cone. It was a fun book with just the right amount of information and whimsy.

[Lindsey Larsen]

Fun dinosaur book for young kids, with beautiful illustrations! Each page features a letter of the alphabet, a dinosaur that starts with that letter, and some information about that dinosaur! I really adore the extra look-and-find activity at the end! I only wish there was the phonetic spelling of the dinosaur names, as I know my Dino lover always wanted to know how to pronounce the names correctly.

[BaKon Brands]

Calling all dinosaur lovers!!! This book takes the reader through the alphabet with wildly amazing illustrations of all 26 types of dinosaurs. Very informative page turner with a ton of fun facts thrown in for our little kiddos to enjoy! Highly recommend for all of those DINO fanatics out there!! This book will make you ROAR!

[conscious reader]

Beautiful illustrations

The book shares cool facts about certain dinosaurs. The illustrations are beautiful, fun, vibrant, and eye-catching. My kids had a great time with the games at the end of the book.

[Latia Smith]

Great book about dinosaurs

What a nice book about dinosaurs that roamed the earth millions of years ago. I like the distinction between “Herbivore” and “carnivore,” and their origins. Nice illustrations too.

[Lacy]

This was a cute little dinosaur book. Every page had a dinosaur and an item starting with a different letter of the alphabet. Some of the items blended seamlessly into the picture (star), while others were painfully obvious (Hungarian flag!).

[KaoticFabelReads]

Super cute

This is such a cute little dinosaur book. The illustrations are eye catching and the information is short and sweet.

[Elizabeth]

Dino ABC by Barbara Pinke – This was an Amazon freebie! A fun one for your little dinosaur lover! Happy Reading!

[Paula Jones]

Good read

this book was so good it held my attention from the beginning to the end I’m looking forward to reading more from this author

[Alessandra]

Read on my phone on Kindle Unlimited to my son. It’s a very informative book with tons of Dino’s & lots of facts about them.

[Tasia Timm]

Dino ABCs

A great way to practice the alphabet with your little ones while getting in some dinosaur facts along the way.

[Karm Barter]

great book. great artwork. i learned about a couple new dinosaurs.