A Dinosaur Came To My Birthday Party!

by Frances Mackay

Does your child love Dinosaurs? This story is sure to capture your child's imagination!

It's a fun way to learn the names of some of the best-loved dinosaurs as well as some lesser-known ones.

Delightfully illustrated with colourful illustrations on every page, your child is taken on a quest to discover what type of dinosaur came to the birthday party. Was it a ferocious Tyrannosaurus Rex or a spiky Stegosaurus? Maybe it was a massive Apatosaurus or a fierce Baryonyx. The ending is an unexpected surprise! A book to share with your child over and over again.

An entertaining and educational story book for 3-6 year-olds and early years classrooms.

24 pages, Paperback

Published January 12, 2022

About the author

Frances Mackay is a children's book author and educational author for ages 2 to 12.
Winner of the 2022 Wishing Shelf Book Awards for Picture Books for ages 6-8 years

Reviews

[Jasmine from How Useful It Is · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read for my toddler's nap time. Love all of the dinosaurs and ending.

Got this ebook from Amazon.

[Joe Gonzalez · Rating 5 out of 5]

My five year old daughter, Rory, says, “I like this book because there’s dinosaurs. And it’s because they’re so big! And thank you for this book. The end. The end.”

It’s a great book for having your kid listen to you failing to pronounce the dinosaur names correctly. Perhaps that’s a good thing for them to watch you practice and fail pronunciation just as they are as they learn to read themselves. There’s a lot of “no” in the book as the book has you keep trying to guess the right dinosaur, so my daughter certainly got to practice recognizing how to read that word.

[Anders Roseberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read a free copy of this book for my son who is a huge dinosaur enthusiast for his age and already knows a lot about them. The cover design caught my eye and made me want to pick up the book. The first few dinosaurs were great, but as we got further into the book, I started to wonder if some of the illustrations were clip art. When we got to the ankylosaurus, it looked a bit squished to fit on the page. I think most people won't realize it, but I just have an eye for that stuff. Despite this inconsistency in style, my son still enjoys looking at the book and learning more about dinosaurs. Overall, it's a great concept and delivery for young dinosaur lovers. I really would love to see it revamped with some original artwork and perhaps bring back the kids from the beginning to the end!

[Marin . · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I think people don’t notice it, but a book wouldn’t be a
book without some humor.” Fifth Grader

I deliberately started with a student's quote.
We all know that humour helps children to engage with stories.
The little book - with its simple questions, wonderful illustrations, and playful text placement - will definitely sustain a child's attention.
The author created a publication that has the power to hook and hold the reader to the last page.
What is on the last page?
The liberating giggle...no, dinosaurs are not scary!

I received a free copy of the book from the author.

[Ausita Ausita · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely and cute book with a surprise ending.

This is a nice and entertaining book for the little ones that teaches about a variety of dinosaurs, with colorful and age appropriate illustrations.

t wouldn't really say it's a story about dinosaurs, but rather a little enciclopedia that teaches about different types of dinosaurs. If your child loves dinosaurs, they will defiantly enjoy the pictures in the book. but aa a plot, there's not much to it other than the mention of a Happy Birthday and end of the book surprise.

So my opinion, this is a book for up to 3 yo and not 3-5.

[J.L. Rames · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend "A Dinosaur Came to my Birthday Party" by Frances Mackay. It is a well-written and engaging book for young children who love dinosaurs. The illustrations are beautifully done, with vibrant colours. It includes a range of different dinosaurs and their names, which can help children learn more about these fascinating creatures. The surprise ending adds more fun to the story, making it an excellent choice for young readers.

[Cerulean · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this copy of the book from the author for free to be used as reading material for my students. My grade 2 student expressed a clear desire for a dinosaur-related topic as it is both her and younger brother's favorite. Unfortunately, many of the names of the dinosaurs were a tad too difficult to pronounce and she proceeded to lose interest in reading them out loud. But she was still entertained to continue listening as I read it to her and she adored the colorful pictures.

[Zara Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Does your child love dinosaurs? This story is sure to capture your child's imagination! The vibrant illustrations and engaging storyline kept my little one entertained from start to finish. We both had fun guessing which dinosaur would show up next. It's a fantastic way to learn the names of some of the best-loved dinosaurs as well as some lesser-known ones. Highly recommend for any dino-loving kid.

[JoAnn Dickinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the fun game of guessing while introducing through the story what type of Dinasaur came to the party. I personally never knew there were so many different types of dinosaurs, and I admit the difficulty pronouncing their names. I enjoyed the colorful illustrations, and this book is a must-have teaching tool for the classroom and great addition to a home library.

[Emma O. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so much fun! The illustrations are beautiful and I truly enjoyed learning about all of these dinosaurs (I didn't know the names of quite a few of them!). The vibrant illustrations with information about the dinosaurs is both entertaining and educational. I wish I could give more than 5 stars to this book!

[Hanna Gonzalez · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so much fun to read as the parent! It was an exercise for my mouth and my brain!

My five year old daughter Rory says, "I love this book so much!"

I received a copy of the book from the author for free.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is perfect for little kids. My 2-year-old nephew is obsessed with dinosaurs and says, "No!" on a near-constant basis, so he was thrilled to repeat it back to me after each page. This book is super cute and has a surprise ending. Little guys laugh a lot through this one.

[Danna Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

My niece loves Dinosaurs and I would let her read this book. It is very good, the illustrations are very clear and colorful. I also like the highlighted names of the dinosaurs because the kids can easily recognize them.

[Anusia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed how so many different dinosaurs were incorporated into the story with illustration to match. The surprise ending was great! I think a little more about the party itself could have been included as my little one loves birthdays but regardless it was a fun and enjoyable book.

[FairyGodmother Ms Kitty · Rating 5 out of 5]

My children and I absolutely adore this book! Super funny and filled with fun facts about dinosaurs, sure to grab your heart! It’s a book that every child will remember ❤️

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun story that introduces kids to a variety of dinosaurs while keeping them guessing. A great book for young dinosaur lovers.

[Reuella Ivy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun book to learn different kinds of dinosaurs.

[Clare Pillarkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very engaging book with lovely and beautiful illustrations. A nice fun read as we also get to learn the various dinisaaurs

[Kristina Sheldon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun take on a dinosaur book! Would be great for the little dino lover in your life.

[Cynthia Finefrock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great way to learn about dinosaurs! Love it!

I received a copy of this book for free

[Nina Maxim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect gift for any young fella who is into dinosaurs! Our lil guy was fascinated, paging back and forth, giggling to himself!

[J.W. Meyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

My daughter loved all the pictures and thought the end was funny!
I received a copy of the book from the author for free.

[Jordan Glanz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book! Highly recommend it for children who love dinosaurs

[Megan Ricciardi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cute book teaching kids about different dinosaurs, I even learned some new ones!

[Bibi Sofia Haq · Rating 5 out of 5]

nice story

Me and my daughter of 7 years have enjoyed reading the book.Very engaging till the surprise in the end.Great for kids who like dinosaurs.

[Lily L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

You can never go wrong with a dinosaur-themed book for kids! Fantastic illustrations and very educational.