Dinosaur Lou

Name: Dinosaur Lou
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

Nathan Nelson

Mar 2026 · Read Aloud Watercolour Book 13 · Nathan Nelson

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Meet Dinosaur Lou, a friendly, giant dinosaur with a sparkly blue tail who just wants someone to play with! But there is a big problem: Lou is simply too large and a little too clumsy. From splashing the frogs with his giant toes to accidentally sweeping away the badgers' pumpkins with his heavy tail, his eager attempts to make friends only manage to scare the woodland creatures away.

Lonely and misunderstood, Lou thinks he will never find a playmate. But when a fierce storm rolls in and traps the smaller animals behind a rushing, turbulent river, Lou finally gets the chance to show everyone his true colors. Stepping up to save the day, Lou proves that sometimes the biggest friends have the biggest hearts.

Perfect for toddlers and primary schoolers (ages 2–6), Dinosaur Lou is a heartwarming, beautifully illustrated picture book that makes an ideal read-aloud.

Kids and parents will love:

- Engaging Rhymes: Fun, rhythmic text that helps early language development and keeps little ones captivated.

- Gorgeous Watercolour Illustrations: Sweeping, colourful 16:9 landscapes filled with adorable woodland animals and a lovable dinosaur.

- Gentle Life Lessons: A wonderful, age-appropriate way to teach children about empathy, kindness, helping others, and discovering that everyone has a special purpose.

- A Calming Bedtime Story: The classic "gentle giant" theme makes this a soothing, feel-good book to end the day with.

Meet Dinosaur Lou, a friendly, giant dinosaur with a sparkly blue tail who just wants someone to play with! But there is a big problem: Lou is simply too large and a little too clumsy. From splashing the frogs with his giant toes to accidentally sweeping away the badgers' pumpkins with his heavy ...

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About the author

Nathan Nelson is a children's author and a proud father of three daughters. With a deep appreciation for classic watercolour illustration and the magic of read-aloud verse, Nathan was inspired to add his own voice to the beautiful world of children’s rhyming stories. When he isn't dreaming up new adventures for gentle giants and woodland creatures, he knows firsthand that the best part of any day is sharing a magical bedtime story.

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