Don't Call Me a Dinosaur!

By Author / Illustrator

Charlotte Guillain, illus Sally Agar

Genre

STEM

Age range(s)

Publisher

Words and Pictures

ISBN

9781836008477

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

02-04-2026

Synopsis

Do you know what a dinosaur is? Don't be so sure until you've read Don't Call Me a Dinosaur! Join curious duo Remi and Toucan as they go on an adventure in search of dinosaurs. But along the way, they meet lots of prehistoric creatures that are very much NOT dinosaurs. There are amphibians, pterosaurs, plesiosaurs, crocodiles and more . . . until finally, they find some dinosaurs!

Part of the 'Don't Call Me a . . .' picture book series which turns science on its head with exciting adventure stories that bust common myths, fact-checked by experts. Each book follows a curious child and their toy as they journey through space, the ocean, the forest and even prehistoric times - only to discover that things aren't always what they seem!

Each book wraps up with a fun fact file, making it a great way for kids to explore science, nature and the animal kingdom - all in an engaging, giftable format. With vibrant illustrations and plenty of fascinating facts, this series is a perfect introduction to early STEM concepts - a must-have for curious young minds!

Also available in the series: Don't Call Me an Insect!, Don't Call Me a Star!, Don't Call Me a Fish!

Reviews

Lizi

A fun, fact-filled book that aims to 'set the record straight', Don't call me a dinosaur follows Remi and Toucan as they travel back in time in search of dinosaurs. They define what a dinosaur is and then start searching. A catchy rhyming refrain gives their adventures some structure as they explore through forest, oceans and swamps, encountering creatures that look like dinosaurs at first glance . . . but actually are not!

Each of the creatures they come across has a great little fact file that explains why they're not dinosaurs, while the last pages are filled with different dinosaurs and an introduction to the three time periods in which dinosaurs lived. The illustrations are cartoon-like and engaging for children.

They say every day is a school day and there's certainly lots to learn on this book! I've definitely learned a few facts! Don't Call Me a Dinosaur! is a great choice for children who love dinosaurs or fact books, as well as for sharing in school, especially when learning about dinosaurs or classifying creatures.

Picture book / Reviewed by Lizi Backhouse, teacher