Dinosaurumpus!

By Tony Mitton

Dinosaurumpus! by Tony Mitton
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The Story

Dinosaurs of every shape and size stomp, wiggle, and boogie their way to a swampy clearing, gathering for one huge, thundering dance party.

Why It's Special

For the kid who can't sit still when the music starts, this book turns story time into a full-body stomp session.

  • Big idea: Every creature, no matter how big or bony or spiky, has its own way of joining the fun.
  • Vibes: Bouncy, noisy, and full of rhythm — a read-aloud built for wiggling.

Perfect For Kids Who

  • love rhyming and finishing the last word
  • like to stomp, wiggle, and act out the movements
  • enjoy dinosaurs and other roaring, stomping creatures
  • respond well to rhythmic, read-aloud energy

Ask Your Little Reader

  • Imagination: If you were a dinosaur going to the swamp to dance, what kind of dinosaur would you be?
  • Movement & play: Can you show me how a Triceratops might stomp or a Brontosaurus might sway?
  • Real-life connection: What songs make you want to dance and wiggle like the dinosaurs?
  • Story & noticing details: Which dinosaur in the book was your favorite to watch dance?

About This Book

Title
Dinosaurumpus!
Author
Tony Mitton
Illustrator
Guy Parker-Rees
Pages
40 pages

Story Attributes

Emotions
Excitement
Reading experience
Rhyming