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The Dinosaur that Pooped
Dinosaur That Pooped A Princess
Once upon a poop . . .
Danny and Dinosaur are convinced that a damsel in distress needs their help - they just need to find her. But there are twists in store . . . Can Dinosaur make it through Fairy Tale Land without eating everything in sight? And do all princesses really need to be rescued?
From bestselling authors Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, with glorious artwork from Garry Parsons, this hilarious, rip-roaring fairytale romp is packed with prehistoric cheekiness, punchy girl power and lots and lots of poop!
Danny and Dinosaur are convinced that a damsel in distress needs their help - they just need to find her. But there are twists in store . . . Can Dinosaur make it through Fairy Tale Land without eating everything in sight? And do all princesses really need to be rescued?
From bestselling authors Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, with glorious artwork from Garry Parsons, this hilarious, rip-roaring fairytale romp is packed with prehistoric cheekiness, punchy girl power and lots and lots of poop!
32 pages, Paperback
Published September 6, 2018
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About the author
Tom Fletcher
100 books305 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.
Tom Fletcher is one of the UK's most popular children's authors. Tom's books have been translated into 41 languages and to date he has sold over 6 million copies of his books in the UK alone, and 10 million globally.
The Christmasaurus was the biggest debut children's novel of 2016 and was shortlisted for a British Book Award. Since then, Tom has published several more chart-topping children's novels, including The Christmasaurus and the Naughty List, The Creakers and the instant number-one bestseller The Danger Gang.
For younger readers, Tom writes the incredibly successful Who's in Your Book? picture-book series and is one half of the author duo behind the Dinosaur that Pooped picture-book series with bandmate Dougie Poynter.
For older readers, Tom co-authors the Eve of Man series with his wife, Giovanna Fletcher.
As well as his career as an author, Tom is also a founding member of the Brit Award-winning band McFly, which has sold over 10 million records worldwide.
Tom Fletcher is one of the UK's most popular children's authors. Tom's books have been translated into 41 languages and to date he has sold over 6 million copies of his books in the UK alone, and 10 million globally.
The Christmasaurus was the biggest debut children's novel of 2016 and was shortlisted for a British Book Award. Since then, Tom has published several more chart-topping children's novels, including The Christmasaurus and the Naughty List, The Creakers and the instant number-one bestseller The Danger Gang.
For younger readers, Tom writes the incredibly successful Who's in Your Book? picture-book series and is one half of the author duo behind the Dinosaur that Pooped picture-book series with bandmate Dougie Poynter.
For older readers, Tom co-authors the Eve of Man series with his wife, Giovanna Fletcher.
As well as his career as an author, Tom is also a founding member of the Brit Award-winning band McFly, which has sold over 10 million records worldwide.
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April 30, 2021
An ideal blend of paleontology, monarchy and gastroenterology.
Seriously though, I first noticed this picture book three or four years ago whilst working in libraries. Such a captivating title. My first thoughts were, 'Surely the crown would do a lot of damage to the intestinal tract?' However I did not read the book till today.
It's a fun combination of what young kids generally love, which is to say dinosaurs, fairy tales and bottom burps. From the cheeky verse created by Fletcher and Poynter to the gorgeous illustrations by Parsons, this is just the book any parent needs to help settle their hyper little ones down to reading. Also I believe it has the secondary intention of encouraging children to 'make' though I could be wrong about that.
The Dinosaur that Pooped a Princess is a perfect giggle book in a series designed to be delightfully silly. I recommend it to parents and guardians with a high tolerance for toilet humour.
Seriously though, I first noticed this picture book three or four years ago whilst working in libraries. Such a captivating title. My first thoughts were, 'Surely the crown would do a lot of damage to the intestinal tract?' However I did not read the book till today.
It's a fun combination of what young kids generally love, which is to say dinosaurs, fairy tales and bottom burps. From the cheeky verse created by Fletcher and Poynter to the gorgeous illustrations by Parsons, this is just the book any parent needs to help settle their hyper little ones down to reading. Also I believe it has the secondary intention of encouraging children to 'make' though I could be wrong about that.
The Dinosaur that Pooped a Princess is a perfect giggle book in a series designed to be delightfully silly. I recommend it to parents and guardians with a high tolerance for toilet humour.
January 17, 2026
Irreverently poking fun at fairy tales, this one made me laugh out loud. I know it's just potty humor, but I seriously can't imagine someone reading this to their kid. I'm not a parent though, so what do I know?
September 30, 2020
Danny and Dinosaur are convinced that a damsel in distress needs their help. The only problem is, they aren’t sure where she actually is. So they set off through Fairy Tale Land to track her down, but things don’t go exactly to plan. Can Dinosaur make it through Fairy Tale Land without eating everything in sight? And do all princesses really need to be rescued? Packed with prehistoric cheekiness, punchy girl power and, of course, lots and lots of poop! For children aged 3-5 years.
We liked this series and have quite a few of the books.
We liked this series and have quite a few of the books.
September 6, 2018
I'll read anything Tom and Dougie write, because I am complete trash for McFly, but this is a really cute book! Loved the fairy tale references in it! Young kids will LOVE this!
March 14, 2019
Very funny. A little inappropriate. 2 year old loves it.
July 8, 2019
Brilliant kids book as always. Whole family enjoyment.
July 6, 2022
My 4-year old loved it. I could have done without pooping out the princess at the end.
July 17, 2022
With several pages dedicated to poop humor, The Dinosaur that Pooped a Princess lives up to its title. While Dinosaur and Danny want to help a princess in distress, they don't know where to find her. In their journey through fairy tale land, they encounter a wide variety of familiar and beloved characters, such as The Gingerbread Man, Three Little Pigs, and Prince Charming. It seems that Dinosaur has been swallowing up these characters at each stop and his stomach is getting bigger and bigger as the story progresses.
Dinosaur and Danny finally find a princess in a tower and try to save her, but the princess says she doesn't need any help. The girl is not trapped in the tower as Dinosaur and Danny believe, but she prefers to stay in it because she likes it so much. There is a whole message of how girls don't need boys to save them and it's empowering for children to read.
Dinosaur feels his stomach rumbling and the next thing you know, he is pooping out everything he's eaten. The princess is covered in poop. While I found the poop illustrations a little over the top, my son found them hilarious. Overall, I really enjoyed the illustrations and thought they brought the story to life.
I highly recommend this book for children who enjoy silly books, especially ones with poop jokes in them.
*This review was first posted on yabookcentral.com*
Dinosaur and Danny finally find a princess in a tower and try to save her, but the princess says she doesn't need any help. The girl is not trapped in the tower as Dinosaur and Danny believe, but she prefers to stay in it because she likes it so much. There is a whole message of how girls don't need boys to save them and it's empowering for children to read.
Dinosaur feels his stomach rumbling and the next thing you know, he is pooping out everything he's eaten. The princess is covered in poop. While I found the poop illustrations a little over the top, my son found them hilarious. Overall, I really enjoyed the illustrations and thought they brought the story to life.
I highly recommend this book for children who enjoy silly books, especially ones with poop jokes in them.
*This review was first posted on yabookcentral.com*
February 27, 2025
Danny and his dinosaur friend are at it again, only they are in Fariy Taleland and they are looking to save a princess. Danny asks all sorts of people where he might find her before getting directions from Prince Charming. But what he doesn't know it that his pet dinosaur is eating everyone he talks to once he walks away!
So when they show up at her tower and no one answers...well let's just say explosive diarrhea makes a great jet pack when it's flying out of the back end of a dinosaur and Danny learns a valuable lesson, check to make sure a princess actually needs saving before setting off to 'save' her.
Another hit with the nephew and another "Oh GROSS" from grandma. lol
So when they show up at her tower and no one answers...well let's just say explosive diarrhea makes a great jet pack when it's flying out of the back end of a dinosaur and Danny learns a valuable lesson, check to make sure a princess actually needs saving before setting off to 'save' her.
Another hit with the nephew and another "Oh GROSS" from grandma. lol
December 15, 2018
Despite me finding the exploding poop gross, Miss 4 has memorized some of the rhymes and her friend Mr 4 has repeatedly asked for it to be read. I also like that it has Miss 4 thinking about not all princesses needing rescuing.
Miss 4 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.
Miss 4 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.
February 3, 2021
Another brilliant and humorous book in 'the dinosaur that pooped' series.
I think children would LOVE this story - especially as it is about poo which is a topic that always makes children giggle.
The book uses lots of rhyme and touches on some well-known fairytales, such as the three little pigs and the gingerbread man.
I think children would LOVE this story - especially as it is about poo which is a topic that always makes children giggle.
The book uses lots of rhyme and touches on some well-known fairytales, such as the three little pigs and the gingerbread man.
April 17, 2020
It has a princess in it
Here the pair try to save the Princess from her tower, but dinosaur gets involved and it isn't as easy as they first thought. The pair have done it again and created a Dinosaur that popped story that captivates the mind of young children.
Here the pair try to save the Princess from her tower, but dinosaur gets involved and it isn't as easy as they first thought. The pair have done it again and created a Dinosaur that popped story that captivates the mind of young children.
March 5, 2023
Brilliant kids books. Kids off all ages will love this story. Such a great bedtime read for kids. Can’t wait to read more of these books to my children. The illustrations are so beautifully done and are so well drawn xx
July 28, 2023
Quick silly fun one. Dinosaur eats everything including all the popular nursery rhyme characters and then poos them all out at the end. Same old story this time including a princess. Silly but quick son laughed a lot. 4/5
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October 5, 2023
An entertaining story with very good illustrations. Would be perfect for toddlers beginning their reading journey. Combining many different fairy tales into one long trail, it is a rather entertaining read for young children (and their grown-ups!).
June 27, 2024
Children's picture books have evolved. They are no longer just cute, this is venturing into the equivalent of the movie "gross-out" phase. My little one loved this book, she found it funny.
3 stars.
3 stars.
November 21, 2018
This book is so funny, the rhyming is fast paced and exciting and it's one of those perfect examples of a 'flipped' fairy-tale (not all princesses require saving!).
November 22, 2019
I have a 5 yr old girl and 3year old boy - both absolutely love this book. Picked frequently so it’s a bonus it’s an enjoyable read for me too.
December 24, 2019
Sigh...I get that kids like gross books and I do too, but this genre is overdone.
May 26, 2021
I feel this one is a bit long winded for me to read at night
July 6, 2022
3.5 stars. I liked the rhymes and the flow, but got a little grossed out by the explosive poop.
July 21, 2022
Great means of tying many fairy tales together, but ultimately disgusting.
August 3, 2022
Rhyming and a bit disgusting
September 6, 2022
Great series. Rhyming fun, good pictures, grotesque content.
October 6, 2022
Misogyny parade: the princess is forced to clean up all the poop at the end. Then she is eaten and pooped out for her trouble. It felt horrible to read this.
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March 29, 2023
I'm not sure where this series has been that I have never come across it until now but my word! Such a funny book! The kids were laughing the whole time.
June 3, 2023
My 3.5 year old son is completely thrilled and obsessed with this book. I didn’t know it was going to be so gross when I got it from the library but we have been pleasantly surprised 😂
March 19, 2021
Elle's Review (6 years old)
I dnt like that they pooed the princess, otherwise it is good
I dnt like that they pooed the princess, otherwise it is good
October 14, 2018
This book is full of imagination, placing a character within a setting you would not expect it to be. It is full of humor and language that relates to children. Even I found this book the funiest picture book that I have read.
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