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Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug

by Jonathan Stutzman Publisher: CHRONICLE BOOKS

Bestseller Critically Recognized

A small dinosaur takes on a big hug

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  • Bestseller

    New York Times bestseller

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    Publishers Weekly praise

    Publishers Weekly says readers will root for the character Tiny.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A small dinosaur takes on a big hug

Tiny T. Rex wants to cheer up his friend Pointy with a hug, but his short stature and tiny arms make the plan seem difficult. The story builds its central problem around that mismatch, connecting a dinosaur adventure with friendship, empathy, kindness, and perseverance. Its picture-book premise also opens a simple conversation about problem-solving: Tiny does not let his physical limitations end the effort to comfort a friend. The focus stays on an affectionate gesture and the determination behind it, making the hug itself the story’s guiding idea.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy dinosaur picture books.
  • Young listeners exploring friendship, empathy, and kindness through a story.
  • Families and educators seeking a read-aloud about problem-solving and perseverance.

Themes

FriendshipEmpathy and kindnessPerseveranceProblem-solving

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Book overview

A New York Times bestseller!

The first in the dino book series that introduced readers to the mightiest little T. Rex with the biggest heart of all!Tiny T. Rex has a HUGE problem. His friend Pointy needs cheering up, and only a hug will do. But with his short stature and teeny T. Rex arms, is a hug impossible? Not if Tiny has anything to say about it!

Join this plucky little dinosaur in his very first adventure, Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug--a warm and funny picture book that proves the best hugs come from the biggest hearts.

HOW DO DINOSAURS HUG?: Books about dinosaurs tackle many topics, but this may be the only one that considers how a T. Rex can give a hug! This wonderful children's book is a funny and sweet story about friendship, perseverance, empathy, and kindness that will delight any kid who loves dinosaurs.

GREAT READ-ALOUD: Delightful text and adorable illustrations make this dinosaur book one kids will love to hear again and again! Publishers Weekly proclaims that "readers will root for bighearted, small-armed Tiny" who never gives up and doesn't allow limitations to get in his way.

PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN BOOK: Fans of Dragons Love Tacos, Grumpy Monkey, and Diggersaurs books will enjoy following Tiny on his big adventure. Other books in the series include Tiny T. Rex and the Grand Ta-Da!, Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark, Tiny T. Rex and the Perfect Valentine, and Tiny T. Rex and the Tricks of Treating.

Perfect for:
  • Dinosaur enthusiasts
  • Parents and teachers seeking books that teach lessons about empathy, friendship, and problem-solving
  • Emerging and reluctant readers
  • Fans of the Tiny T. Rex series and popular children's books like How to Catch a Dinosaur, Dinosnores, and How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?
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