Little Dinosaur Books in Order
Little Dinosaur is a 4-book series by Michèle Dufresne for ages 5–8, at a grades 1–2 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).
- Books
- 4
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to mild
- HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.3
Little Dinosaur Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Little Dinosaur books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A picnic lunch 2007 | Level 1-2 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 2 | Bully Dinosaur 2007 | Level 1-2 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 3 | Lost in the jungle 2007 | Level 1-2 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 4 | Little Dinosaur, the Hero | Level 1-2 | 5-8 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Little Dinosaur (4 books by Michèle Dufresne) lands at a grades 1–2 reading level, with average content intensity 1.3/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
All Little Dinosaur Books
A picnic lunch
Michèle Dufresne
A picnic lunch
Michèle Dufresne
Bully Dinosaur
Michèle Dufresne, Pioneer Valley Books
Bully Dinosaur
Michèle Dufresne, Pioneer Valley Books
Lost in the jungle
Michèle Dufresne
Lost in the jungle
Michèle Dufresne
Little Dinosaur, the Hero
Little Dinosaur, the Hero
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Questions about the Little Dinosaur series
- What reading level is the Little Dinosaur series?
- Little Dinosaur books are at a grades 1–2 reading level (average grade level 1.3), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 4 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Little Dinosaur books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Little Dinosaur books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: A picnic lunch (2007); Bully Dinosaur (2007); Lost in the jungle (2007); Little Dinosaur, the Hero.
- What age is the Little Dinosaur series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Little Dinosaur for ages 5–8. Content is gentle to mild (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.