Nah. A smart scientist dinosaur, that happens to spot *that* very meteor coming to Earth, uses some pulleys and the grunt work of his bigger, stronger buddies to come up with something that might just save their bacon. What it is is daft, the whole walking-on-hind-legs-only thing given to the brontosaurus is daft, and the design is fussy and not terribly appealing. I'd rather do without this silliness, I'm afraid – some kids will find it a three-star diversion, but it gets less from me. In no way a valid advert for STEM-based thinking.

From my 7yo daughter: I liked this book because the story was fun and I saw myself in the character because he wasn't the tallest or the fastest or the strongest, but he is smart. And sometimes that's what you need to save the day. I liked how the ending showed the dinosaurs having a happy ending and think it would be cool if that happened.

From me: This was a quick, enjoyable story to share with my kiddo, who immediately identified with the main character. It was nice to see someone who isn't the typical hero, but who is surrounded by those who could be the typical hero types, get to save the day using his knowledge and thinking skills. The illustrations were cute, and I like how the narrative worked in tandem with what the characters were saying inside the speech bubbles. My 7yo was able to handle the text with ease when reading it, stumbling only over the word Cretaceous, but that's perfectly acceptable and expected.

Stemosaurus is full of adjectives and may be helpful teaching description. Various dinosaurs are shown in illustrations as well as their names in text. The dinosaur likes science and is full of wonders. Good for dinosaur fans ages 4-6

Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read this book in exchange for a honest review. I promise my review is 100% accurate to me.

I really enjoyed reading this book. The descriptive works were great and Stemosaurus saves the day with science.

A fun and short story. Perfect for kids, especially those with a love for dinosaurs. The illustrations are very eye catching and colorful. It was just adorable all around. I ended up enjoying it myself.


Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for this e-ARC.

I will absolutely be purchasing this book for my niece, buying a copy for my classroom and recommending it to my colleagues!

Not only does this book have a phenomenal message (despite the fanciful nature of the end )for kids, that being everyone is different, and has things that they excel at and things they struggle with. Also the power of teamwork!

This book is such a versatile anchor text, I an see myself using it for alliteration (honestly they had me laughing aloud), descriptive words, for SEL (social and emotional learning), and I am sure that it could be used as a introduction to maybe a stem challenge based on the book?

Thanks so much to NetGalley for the free Kindle book! My review is voluntarily given, and my opinions are my own.

Kids will love this book that combines dinosaurs, math, and a touch of a sci-fi (time-travel). The book shows the dinosaur problem solving using math, but there is nothing in the story asking the kids to help with those problems. So, parents or educators don't need to worry about the children's math skill levels when reading the book.

Definitely would recommend this book!

Stemosaurus is a great story to introduce kids to topics of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)! This story is made up of engaging illustrations that bring STEM to life through dinosaurs! Throughout the story, Stemosaurus learns many important lessons that everyone should know. Stemosaurus and the other dinosaurs learn the importance of teamwork, friendship, helping others, and that everyone is unique in their own way, which makes them perfect the way they were meant to be. Stemosaurus is perfect for all and I can't wait to add this to my future classroom library!

A cute little story about a dino who is god at math and science. Filled with beautiful artwork and stunning visuals, this is a fun book for anyone wanting to give some early STEM exposure to children.

Oh my GOODNESS! This book is awesome! My sons are big fans of dinosaurs, so we are always looking for dinosaur books with cute illustrations and fun storylines. Stemosaurus checks all those boxes! Not only are the illustrations bright and adorable, but the storyline is very clever and engaging! Each page has simple yet smart dialogue that is sure to hold your children’s attention until the very end.

I really love the premise and message behind this story! It centers on a little dinosaur who does not necessarily share the same dynamic qualities as his fellow dino friends. While they are big, strong, and fast, Stemosaurus is tiny, quiet, and studious. But we will discover that sometimes the qualities that make us different are the ones that make us special and unique. And in the case of Stemosaurus, those qualities could be useful and ultimately save his friends in the end!

This ending has such a cool twist! It’s always fun to see some magical realism in a children’s book! Highly recommend this book for families of young children! We will definitely be purchasing a physical copy once it releases, and we will put in a request for our library to order a copy as well!

Stemosaurus is a clever, fun, read with a hilarious surprise ending!

In Stemosaurus we meet Spike, a small, studious ‘Stemosaurus’. He’s not strong like T-rex and can’t fly like Terry the Pterodactyl. But because of his math skills he knows just what to do when his friends spot a meteor in the sky!

Me and my kids loved this book!

Thank you to Two Lions and Netgalley for an early release copy of this book!

Stemosaurus is releasing July 22nd, 2025-mark your calendar!

My four year old said, "5⭐️, I wish Spike and I could be friends in real life. Love the pictures, the whole book is 100% amazing, I could read it every day"

They especially loved the TARDIS-like picture. The artwork was cute, the story was perfect for their age (they're a curious, dinosaur, science, book lover.

Overall: 5 🌟
Smiles: 4 😂
Plot: 4.5📍
Illustrations: 5🖌️

"Mom's" Review:
This was just stinkin' adorable!

Beautiful illustrations, sweet storyline, the illustrations had fantastic little hidden details! The Traveling Book Fam loved this one! The kiddos grasped the concept of every one having their strengths and how working together highlights everyone's talents for a better outcome immediately!

0.5 off for me only because the math while it looked great was mostly gibberish! 😆 I know,I know! It's for the kids, but I would have loved a little Easter Egg of actual aerospace calculations.

Dad's Review:
Really good little book for the girls (who love dinosaurs!). Funnily enough everyone's favorite dinosaur was highlighted however, there's no Brontosaurus anymore (RIP childhood favorites!). The depiction is closer to an Apatosaurus but if you want to stay with the *B* within the sauropods, you could always go with Braciosaurus!

Absolutely amazing alliterations throughout the book's breadth! Definitely going to be rereading this with the girls.

Thank you so much, Andrew Root, Mark Chambers, Lion Books, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book!

This book was a HUGE hit with my dinosaur loving son. He is 9 years old so the writing was a bit too easy for him, but he loved reading it to his little brother who isn't as good with reading yet. The sentences were easy to follow and they loved the comic/graphic novel feel to the book. The pictures were super fun as well! Easy 5 star read for our family!

Thank you Two Lions and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Wonderful book! This is full of colorful, engaging illustrations that kids will love! While the visuals are fantastic, the story can be a bit tricky to follow, as much of the dialogue is packed into busy speech bubbles. My toddler loved looking at the pictures and I loved that this story was themed around STEM and problem solving!

A charming story about a clever dinosaur which will delight kids and make adults laugh out loud. I work in science and, while I am not a dinosaur person (my work involves non-extinct animals), this little book kept me on my toes (a book about dinosaurs facing a big meteor? How will they work it out?). Well, it didn’t disappoint!

In terms of illustrations, I really loved the colour palette and felt like the world was very immersive! Well done!

This is a 5 star for me - perfect for curious little readers who like to learn (and inspiring for those who maybe struggle with their academics!). Very enjoyable!

This was incredibly funny. It caught me right away with the descriptors of the other dinosaurs. The illustrations were very well done, bright and vibrant, and this would be a fantastic read-aloud. It was silly and fun, and I would die for nerdy little Stemosaurus. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read

Spike is a stemosarus. He may not fly, race or have strength but he has brains. Spike is feeling lost while with the other dinosaurs until one day a meteor heads toward their area. They all band together to help solve the problem each using their own strengths. This book is a good discussion starter on talking about what makes everyone unique. The illustrations are cute and will delight any child.

This book was a little too advanced for the intended target audience, but my 11 year old thought it was fantastic!

The illustrations were really fun, and I loved the story of finding your place in the world.

While the story is a cute and fun read, it is important to note that this book would be extremely difficult for children to read with the amount of big words in it. As someone who teaches reading, I know my students would be unable to read this story, and even if having an adult read it to them, they would likely not know what a lot of the words mean, let alone how to read/say them. One word in particular that I don't think needs to be included in a children's book is "voracious". While I get the intent of using big words to fit the storyline of the "educated and smart" dino, the intended audience of the book also needs to be considered, or it can become severely frustrating for children and discourage them from reading if they have a lot of words they cannot read.

Overall, while the concept is great and has an important message, this will have be rated lower due to it not meeting the intended audience's needs. After the official publishing date, this review will be adjusted for any potential changes to the book.

However, the illustrations are very cute and the limited amount of text on each page and its display are perfect for a picture book and making it easy to follow along! The concept is also great, showing kids that everyone has their own strengths and that is A-Okay!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishing company Two Lions for this ARC. All opinions are my own.