In collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this novelty board book with lift-the-flaps reveals physical traits that animals today have in common with prehistoric dinosaurs!

Dinosaurs became extinct millions of years ago, but there are some animals on Earth today that share similar characteristics to them. Go on a dinosaur safari and find out which dinosaur had armor all over its body like an armadillo, which had a long neck like a giraffe, and more!

Read the clues and lift the flaps in this engaging novelty board book to discover how today’s animals can help us imagine what dinosaurs looked like!

The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and research complex, dedicated to public education, national service, and scholarship in the arts, sciences, and history.

About The Author

Photograph by Peter Curtis

Peter Curtis

Peter Curtis is a bestselling author, award-winning producer, and creator of children’s characters, books, and television series known and loved around the world.

With over a million book sales to his name, Peter is the creator and author of the popular children’s story book series Dinosaur Roar!, which is produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC.

His book Dinosaur Roar and Friends! was specially created for the 25th Anniversary of World Book Day in 2022. In addition, What Dinosaur Am I? A Lift-the-Flap Book is a bestselling book on dinosaurs for children.

Prior to creating The World of Dinosaur Roar!, Peter spent over twenty-five years working in children’s media. He was the executive producer of the original Bob the Builder series, which went on to become a global phenomenon, and the multi-award-winning television series The Koala Brothers. Peter is also the creator of the pre-school television series Rubbadubbers, which also aired on broadcast channels around the world.