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Personalised dinosaur books for curious young readers

A personalised dinosaur book puts your child at the centre of a prehistoric adventure, illustrated from a photo of them. They might follow a trail of enormous footprints, search for a hidden egg, uncover fossils or meet a friendly T-rex in a valley of volcanoes. Picture to Story turns a few details from you into a 32-page picture book with 15 illustrated story spreads, made to suit babies through to children aged 10. Choose from storybook watercolour, animated film (3D), bold cartoon or coloured pencil artwork, then answer a few simple questions about your child and the adventure they would enjoy. You can see the cover before paying, so you can check how their dinosaur story begins.

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Cover of “Leo and the Lost Egg”, a personalised picture book starring Leo

Dinosaurs book ideas

Pick one to see the story, how the first page could read and who it suits. Each one starts with your child’s photo.

Ages 2-5Your child's Time Machine PicnicDuring a family picnic, your child discovers a ticking time machine hidden beneath the blanket and steps into a peaceful dinosaur valley. With their picnic basket close by, your child watches friendly dinosaurs eat, wander and splash before returning home in time for tea.Dinosaur Valley · Storybook watercolourAges 3-5Your child's First Fossil FindDuring a beach day, your child spots a curious shape beneath the sand and carefully brushes it clear. Their fossil find leads to a friendly dinosaur guide and a closer look at the ancient world beneath their feet.Dinosaur Valley · Storybook watercolourAges 4-7Your child in Volcano ValleyWhen Volcano Valley begins to rumble, your child realises the dinosaur neighbours need a route to safety. With a watchful stegosaurus beside them, your child leads the herd along fern paths, over the river and into a quiet meadow.Dinosaur Valley · Animated filmAges 2-4Your child and the Tiny TriceratopsYour child finds a tiny Triceratops alone beside the fern path and promises to keep it safe. Together they follow clues through the dinosaur valley until the baby’s gentle herd comes into view.Dinosaur Valley · Storybook watercolourAges 3-6Your child Meets a Friendly T-RexWhen your child finds a young T-Rex hiding behind ferns, the little dinosaur admits that its roar keeps everyone away. Your child shows the nervous T-Rex small, kind ways to meet the dinosaurs in the valley and becomes the friend who brings the group together.Dinosaur Valley · Storybook watercolourAges 1-3Your child and the Lost Dinosaur EggYour child finds a speckled dinosaur egg beneath a fern, beside a worried little dinosaur. Together, they carry it across the gentle valley and back to the nest on the hill.Dinosaur Valley · Storybook watercolourAges 4-7Your child and the Roaring ContestWhen the dinosaurs hold a roaring contest in the fern-filled valley, your child wants to join but does not want to make the biggest noise. By listening carefully and helping the other contestants, your child finds a roar that is truly their own.Dinosaur Valley · Storybook watercolourAges 2-5Your child's Dino Train RescueWhen a toy train grows large enough for your child to ride, it chugs into a prehistoric land where baby dinosaurs are stranded along the track. With room in every carriage, your child stops at each station to bring the little passengers safely home.Dinosaur Valley · Animated filmAges 1-4Your child's Dinosaur Night WatchAt a moonlit dinosaur campsite, your child takes on the night watch when the youngest dinosaurs cannot settle in their nests. With a torch, kind words and a little help from the camp, your child makes sure everyone is cosy before bedtime.Dinosaur Valley · Storybook watercolourAges 3-6Your child and the Rainbow FootprintsWhen rainbow dinosaur footprints appear outside your child's home, your child follows them through a prehistoric forest, across a sparkling river and into a shadowy cave. At the end of the trail waits a shy dinosaur artist whose colourful cave mural needs one final, brave helper.Dinosaur Valley · Storybook watercolourAges 4-7Your child Builds a Dino MuseumYour child turns the living room into a carefully labelled dinosaur museum, complete with homemade fossil displays and a grand opening sign. When one small skeleton begins to clatter about after closing time, your child must become the museum’s curator and guide it safely back to its plinth.Dinosaur Valley · Storybook watercolourAges 5-8Your child Saves the Dino HatcheryWhen every egg label blows away at the Dino Hatchery, your child becomes the keeper’s careful helper. By spotting shells, nests and dinosaur clues, your child matches each precious egg with the family waiting to welcome its hatchling.Dinosaur Valley · Storybook watercolourAges 4-7Your child and the Pterodactyl PostYour child becomes the newest sky-post carrier in a prehistoric valley, delivering letters and parcels from the back of a trusty pterodactyl. With a storm brewing and one final message to deliver, your child must follow the landmarks, help each dinosaur recipient and find the way home.Dinosaur Valley · Storybook watercolourAges 3-5Your child's Rainy Day Dinosaur DigWhen rain turns the garden soil soft and muddy, your child spots a curious shape beneath the puddles. With a patient long-necked dinosaur helper, your child carefully uncovers clues that lead to a surprising fossil find.Dinosaur Valley · Storybook watercolourAges 2-6Your child's Dinosaur Birthday SurpriseOn your child's birthday, a leafy invitation leads to a dinosaur party in Fern Meadow, where every guest is ready except the cake. With friendly dinosaurs as helpers, your child follows clues through the meadow to bring the birthday gathering together.Dinosaur Valley · Storybook watercolourAges 3-6Your child and the Dinosaur OrchestraWhen strange sounds ripple across a dinosaur valley, your child discovers that every dinosaur has a musical talent. With sunset approaching, your child listens, organises the players and leads their first outdoor concert.Dinosaur Valley · Animated filmAges 6-9Your child and the Missing Dino MapWhen a torn dinosaur map appears beside your child's breakfast, a clever Stegosaurus leaves a trail of picture clues across a prehistoric valley. Your child must solve each puzzle before sunset to piece the map together and reveal where the dinosaurs are gathering.Dinosaur Valley · Coloured pencilAges 4-7Your child's Snowy Dino DiscoveryWhen fresh snow covers a prehistoric forest, your child follows a trail of unusual three-toed prints with a small feathered dinosaur as a guide. Together, they uncover what has been moving quietly through the frosted ferns.Dinosaur Valley · Coloured pencilAges 5-8Your child in the Jurassic JungleYour child sets out with a blank map to chart the twisting paths of a dense Jurassic jungle. By following small clues through the ferns, your child discovers a hidden watering hole where dinosaurs gather peacefully.Dinosaur Valley · Coloured pencilAges 3-6Your child's Day at Dino SchoolYour child arrives at Dino School, where a Stegosaurus teacher has a busy day of lessons in listening, sharing and playground play prepared. With a small group of young dinosaurs, your child discovers that making space for others makes the final class game more fun for everyone.Dinosaur Valley · Storybook watercolour

Choose a dinosaur story that feels right for your child

Start with the part of dinosaurs that already catches your child’s attention. A child who likes collecting stones may enjoy a fossil-focused story, while one who fills notebooks with creatures may prefer a busy dinosaur valley. For a younger child, a gentle encounter with friendly dinosaurs and clear, familiar details can keep the story easy to follow. Older children may enjoy a time-travel setting, a mystery around an egg or a route through volcanic landscapes. Add a few recognisable details when you answer the questions, such as a favourite colour or a much-loved everyday interest. These small touches help the book feel made for them without making the plot too complicated.

Pick a reading moment that suits the adventure

Dinosaur stories can work well at different points in the day. A quieter story with friendly creatures may fit naturally into a bedtime routine, especially when you read a little slowly and pause over the pictures. A more action-filled prehistoric adventure can be a good choice for an afternoon read, when your child wants to talk about what might happen next. Keep the book somewhere easy to reach so they can return to a favourite spread, spot details in the artwork or ask about the dinosaurs again. The digital book is ready about 10 minutes after ordering, while paperback and hardcover copies are posted with shipping included. Choose the format that best suits how your family likes to share books.

Use the pictures to extend the dinosaur conversation

A personalised dinosaur book gives you plenty to talk about beyond the words on the page. Ask your child which dinosaur they would want to meet, what they think a fossil might reveal or where they would look for an egg. You could pause at a volcano scene and ask what they notice in the landscape, or compare the sizes of the creatures in the illustrations. For children who are learning new words, repeat simple terms such as fossil, claw, tail and footprint as they point to them. For older children, invite them to invent the next part of the adventure after you finish reading. There is no need to turn reading into a lesson; following their questions is enough.

Questions

What is a personalised dinosaur book?

It is a picture book in which your child is the main character of a dinosaur-themed story. Picture to Story illustrates them from one photo and uses the details you provide to shape the book.

Can I choose the look of the dinosaur book?

Yes. You can choose storybook watercolour, animated film (3D), bold cartoon or coloured pencil. You also choose the adventure and share a few details about your child.

Is a personalised dinosaur book suitable for different ages?

Yes. Picture to Story is made for babies up to age 10. The number of words on each page grows with your child’s age, so the reading experience can suit their stage.