The Ultimate Gift Guide for Kids Who Love Dinosaurs
If you know how to pronounce Archaeopteryx, chances are you have a dinosaur-obsessed child at home. Even though they’re extinct, these giant creatures continue to fascinate kids (and adults!) of all ages.
Did you know the dinosaur with the longest name is the 23-letter Micropachycephalosaurus? Or that the Argentinosaurus was the largest dinosaur and the largest land animal ever known?
Consider us the paleontologists of gift guides – digging for the very best prehistoric presents that will make every dinosaur enthusiast roar with delight. From building toys to costumes, and books to paleontology kits, here are the best dinosaur toys and gifts.
You can’t tricera-top this ultimate dinosaur gift guide for kids of all ages!
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Gifts for Toddlers
Melissa & Doug Sticker Wow! Dinosaur
Melissa & Doug Sticker Wow! brings a whole new way to sticker play–just press the collectible Dinosaur character to magically stamp prehistoric-themed stickers onto the 24-page activity pad or any creative project you dream up! No peeling, no mess—just endless sticker fun!
Poke-A-Dot! Dinosaurs A to Z
Get ready for some dino-mite fun! Your toddler can poke the irresistible click-to-count buttons to hear satisfying “clicks” and “pops” as they learn about Dinosaurs A to Z.
Dino Stomp and Roar Preschool Activity Cards
Get ready to stomp and roar with these prehistoric playtime activity cards from Mollybee Kids! They are packed with dino-mite activities that will keep little ones entertained for hours.
My First Big Book of Dinosaurs
Are you ready to dive into the world of dinosaurs? Look no further than My First Big Book of Dinos!
From the T-Rex to the Stegosaurus, this coloring book is full of chunky, eye-catching illustrations of all your little one’s favorite prehistoric creatures.
Dinoblock (An Abrams Block Book)
This board book all about dinosaurs features thick pages cut into the shapes of dinosaurs! Little readers will learn about more than 20 different dinos via die-cuts of their unique silhouettes and a characteristic of that dinosaur.
And don’t worry. The author also includes a phonetic spelling of the dinosaur’s name to help with pronunciation. Phew!
SmartMax My First Dinosaurs Magnetic Set
With this magnetic dinosaur building set, your toddler can build five dinosaurs or mix and match for crazy Jurassic creations, all the while learning about magnetism, color matching, animal recognition, and stacking.
Mudpuppy Dinosaur Park Floor Puzzle
Tiny T-rex-or toddler-sized hands will love to get on the ground and put together this large floor puzzle. Depicting a colorful and imaginative scene of a dinosaur park, this puzzle features 25 jumbo pieces, including six unique dino-shaped pieces!
Learning Resources Jumbo Dinosaurs
Oversized for little fingers, these jumbo dinosaurs are colorful and realistic. The set has five different dinosaurs and an activity guide, encouraging imagination and creativity.
Little Tikes T-Rex Cozy Coupe
This dino ride-on brings prehistoric fun to playtime with its fierce T-Rex face, friendly eyes, and chomping teeth. Kids can cruise around using the removable floorboard or push themselves with their feet for endless Jurassic journeys. Perfect for little paleontologists who want to go on big adventures!
Step2 Dino Dig Sand & Water Table
Do you have a little paleontologist at home? Perfect for digging for dinosaur bones, this dino sand and water table has two sides of sensory play and comes with a 7-piece accessory set, including a double-sided rake and shovel.
Gifts for Preschoolers
Sticker by Letter: Dinosaurs
Get ready for a sticker-saurus adventure! This fun and interactive puzzle book lets dino lovers bring prehistoric scenes to life, one sticker at a time. Just match the stickers to their corresponding letters and watch your favorite dinosaurs roar onto the page! A screen-free, mess-free activity that’s perfect for little paleontologists and puzzle fans alike!
Tiny Expressions Giant Dino Coloring Poster
Unroll gigantic dinosaur fun ! This oversized poster is packed with adorable dino details, ready for little artists to bring to life. Perfect for solo creativity or group coloring fun, it’s great for playdates, classrooms, or family time. Hang it up when you’re done to bring your prehistoric scene to life.
eeBoo Dinosaurs Matching Game
Brush up on your favorite dinosaurs with this memory game featuring 18 pairs of dinosaur tiles to match! The perfect size to take on the go.
Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs
The prehistoric world comes alive with this First Book of Dinosaurs. Bursting with fun facts and age-appropriate information, each spread features a different dinosaur and simple text in big type that is perfect for little kids.
Haba Dinosaur Sand Glove
Your paleontologist will find several ways to use their new dino-shaped sand glove! Take a bite out of the sand (dirt and snow, too!), or bury the head and use excavating tools to dig it out.
Dinosaur Dig Sensory Bin
Your little paleontologist can dig for dinos with this sensory bin! It comes with play sand, a sifter, brush, and magnifying glass—everything they need for a hands-on excavation.
Hungry Hungry Hippos Dino Edition
Move over hippos! Your childhood favorite game has gotten a T-rex takeover! It still has all the chomping fun of the original, but the hungry hippos have been replaced with dinosaurs ready to devour the marbles.
Velociraptor Pillow Pet
Can a Velociraptor be cuddly? Well, this one is! This velociraptor pillow pet is a soft stuffed animal that unfolds into a fuzzy pillow for sleep. Sweet dinosaur dreams, little paleontologist!
Dig a Dozen Dino Eggs
Dig It Up! Dinosaur Eggs Kit includes 12 individually wrapped dig projects, each with its own chiseling tool and instructions. Soak each egg in water, then let your little paleontologist slowly chisel the shell to discover each unique skeleton.
Pillowfort Dinosaur Hooded Blanket
A dino you’ll want to curl up and snuggle with! Made from soft, snuggly fabric, this hooded blanket transforms your little one into the cutest dinosaur around. Perfect for movie nights, bedtime, or stomping around the house in Jurassic style. A must-have for any dino lover who loves to stay warm and roar-ready!
Magna-Tiles Dino World
Let’s make like a stegosaurus and spike things up with The Magna-Tiles Dino World!
This set has colorful magnetic tiles that can be used to build various dino-themed creations. From towering T-Rexes to spiky Stegosauruses, the possibilities are endless! Are you ready to unleash your inner paleontologist?
Dino Dana Dino Field Guide
Do you have a Dino Dana fan in your house? If so, they will be ecstatic to have a Dino Field Guide of their own! Part paleontology field guide and part encyclopedia for kids, the book explores some fantastic creatures that once flew through the sky, swam in the oceans, and stomped on prehistoric earth.
Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Dino Glow Pack
Get ready for a Jurassic glow-up! Color the dinos with special markers, wash them clean, and design again. The best part? They glow in the dark for extra prehistoric fun!
Gifts for Little Kids
Creativity for Kids Mini Garden Terrarium
Bring a prehistoric paradise to life! This fun craft lets little paleontologists create their own mini ecosystem, complete with colorful stones, chia seeds that sprout in days, and adorable dinosaur figurines. Just plant, water, and watch your tiny Jurassic world grow! A roaring good time for dino lovers and budding green thumbs alike!
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Light Up Terrarium Kit for Kids
Bring a prehistoric world to life! Look no further than the National Geographic Light Up Terrarium Kit for Kids! This kit has everything you need to create a mini-dino habitat with glowing lights and realistic plants.
It’s the perfect way to inspire little ones to learn about the natural world. Don’t delay, go prehistoric today!
UNO Attack Jurassic World Domination Card Game
Unleash Prehistoric Fun with Jurassic UNO Attack! Get ready for a roaring good time with this dino-rific twist on the classic card game.
Brace yourself for unexpected attacks and thrilling Jurassic-themed gameplay. It’s a dino-mite addition to your game night!
Mudpuppy Might Dinosaurs 100-Piece Puzzle
Get ready to piece together a dino-sized adventure while learning about a variety of dinosaurs with this prehistoric puzzle!
Guess in 10 Deadly Dinosaurs
Think you know a lot about dinosaurs? Put your knowledge to the test with Guess in 10 Deadly Dinosaurs! Ask up to 10 questions to correctly guess the dinosaur on the Game Card. Was this dino carnivore? Did this dino have spikes on its back? May the best paleontologist win!
Atlas of Dinosaur Adventures
Travel back in time to lock horns with a triceratops, stalk prey with a T. Rex, and learn to fly with a baby pteranodon, all with this Atlas of Dinosaur Adventures! Each section begins with an infographic map of the region it explores, followed by a two-page spread featuring the dinosaurs who once roamed there.
Shifu Orboot Dinos AR Globe
Travel back in time and bring dinos alive with Orboot World of Dinosaurs! Scan the globe to learn 400 incredible facts about 50 dinosaurs that pop up in 3D. Plus, play interactive games with fun stories and characters.
Hands Craft 3D Wooden Dino Puzzles
No tools or glue are required! Build six dinosaurs by following the step-by-step instructions in this DIY 3D Wooden Puzzle.
Lego Creator 3-in-1 Mighty Dinosaur
This buildable Lego set lets little paleontologists create a T-Rex, Triceratops, or Pteranodon—plus, it can be rebuilt again and again for endless Jurassic fun!
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