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Encyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs: The Definitive Pop-Up Pop-Up – 1 August 2005

4.9 out of 5 stars 1,881 ratings

From renowned pop-up masters Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart comes an awe-inspiring tribute to the world's most beloved extinct animals and their 180-million-year reign on our planet.

Featuring more than 35 stunning pop-ups and fascinating, up-to-the-minute information about popular dinosaurs as well as many lesser-known varieties, this is an awe-inspiring tribute to the world's most celebrated extinct animals and their 180-million-year reign of our planet.


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Prehistorica Dinosaurs
Prehistorica dinosaurs

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In the case of books by Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart, what you're seeing is more like a sculpture than a piece of card. ― Junior

This amazing pop-up book features more than 35 pop-ups and contains all the information any budding (or even grown-up!) Dinosaur enthusiast could hope for. ―
Publishing News

Encyclopedia Prehistorica: Dinosaurs is a quality pop-up book packed with detailed information which will appeal to dino-mad boys. ― The Bookseller

A visual treat as 35 dinosaurs of all sizes and in all colours pop up explosively from the pages ... Dinosaurs is fun just to open and be awed by, but the information makes it a book to spend a lot of time over, too. ―
The Guardian

Another fantastic pop-up book from Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart...superbly illustrated and a must for dinosaur fans everywhere. ―
The Good Book Guide

Robert Sabuda turns pop-up books into an art form ... prehistoric monsters rear off the pages, quivering with life; the tyrannosaurus's rasping paper even sounds like a roar ... Matthew Reinhart's scholarly but accessible snippets of text make every reader a dinosaur buff. Will be greeted with a 'Wow!' ―
The Sunday Times

These books are amazing both in terms of the level of detail that they go into, and the paper engineering, which is very, very clever. Compared to other pop-up books they aren't any more expensive, but the quality is far superior. Besides the materials and construction, the other thing that these books do well is the 'secondary event' - there is always another level to discover ... ―
Blueprint

The best - amazingly intricate. ―
Sunday Express magazine

One of two children's books featured in a 'guide for clued-up giving': An amazing, authoritative compendium crammed with new info on dinosaurs. ―
The Observer

The best pop-up book I've seen this year ... Monsters lunge off every page ... with ferocious energy. Ideal for 4+. ―
The Times

A large, colourful and ingeniously constructed dinosaur stands out on every spread. -- Nicolette Jones ―
The Sunday Times

About the Author

Matthew Reinhart is the co-creator of the Encyclopedia Prehistorica and Encyclopedia Mythologica series. He has also created many other award-winning pop-up books, including Star Wars: The Pop-up Guide to the Universe and Mommy? by Maurice Sendak and Arthur Yorinks. He lives in New York City.

Robert Sabuda is the co-creator of the Encyclopedia Prehistorica and Encyclopedia Mythologica books. He is also the creator of many other best-selling pop-up books, including
America the Beautiful, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. He lives in New York City.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Walker Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 August 2005
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 12 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0744586909
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0744586909
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 728 g
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 5 years, from customers
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20 x 4.8 x 25 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars 1,881 ratings

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Matthew Reinhart is a world-renowned children's book author, illustrator, and paper engineer, known best for cutting and folding paper into gravity-defying pops in his acclaimed pop-up books. His NEW YORK TIMES bestselling titles include STAR WARS: A POP-UP GUIDE TO THE GALAXY, DC SUPER HEROES: THE ULTIMATE POP-UP BOOK, and MOMMY? created with children’s book legend Maurice Sendak. Matthew’s ENCYCLOPEDIA PREHISTORICA and ENCYCLOPEDIA MYTHOLOGICA series have been translated into many languages and are enjoyed by readers all over the world. A new transplant to San Francisco, California, Matthew is happily married and enjoys every second of his work—and sharing it with everyone!

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Customers find this dinosaur encyclopedia educational, with one noting it's suitable for both children and adults. The book is filled with detailed information and features amazing pop-ups, with one customer highlighting the multiple sections on each page. They appreciate the art quality, with one describing it as a veritable work of art.

18 customers mention ‘Educational value’18 positive0 negative

Customers find the book educational and amazing, with one customer noting it is wonderful for both children and grown-ups, while another mentions it will grow with your child.

"...This book will grow with your child as it also has some great dinosaur facts." Read more

"...Perhaps even the best children’s book I have ever seen...." Read more

"This book was very popular with young ones and older ones. Craftsmanship is excellent" Read more

"...My 2.4yrs old is amazed how each dinosaur popped up. It was very educational too. Haven't got to reading each fact yet...." Read more

11 customers mention ‘Art quality’11 positive0 negative

Customers praise the art quality of the book, describing it as a veritable work of art, with one customer noting its intricate design.

"Just lovely. Have bought books by these authors before and they’re always great. This one is no exception...." Read more

"...Perhaps even the best children’s book I have ever seen. It is a veritable work of art, whilst at the same time being stock-full of quality,..." Read more

"This book looked amazing on the site but I was amazed when it arrived. It is so much better than I could have anticipated...." Read more

"Great illustrations, fantastic. Kids love it" Read more

6 customers mention ‘Information content’6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the encyclopedia's content, noting that every page is filled with detailed information.

"...of art, whilst at the same time being stock-full of quality, interesting information...." Read more

"...It is so much better than I could have anticipated. So much information and multiple pop up sections on each page. The quality is incredible...." Read more

"I didn’t expect half the book we received. It is so insightful, filled with so many facts and so many pockets to open and explore. An incredible book." Read more

"This book will not disappoint. Filled with information and pages of large pop ups and mini pop ups too...." Read more

6 customers mention ‘Pop ups’6 positive0 negative

Customers love the pop-ups in this encyclopedia, with one mentioning multiple sections on each page.

"...So much information and multiple pop up sections on each page. The quality is incredible...." Read more

"...Haven't got to reading each fact yet. Still love to see each page pop up. The few pages with tails are the weakest points...." Read more

"This book will not disappoint. Filled with information and pages of large pop ups and mini pop ups too...." Read more

"Great popups. Love the book but not suited to being posted due to damage it will likely receive in transit...." Read more

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Top reviews from Australia

  • Reviewed in Australia on 5 November 2022
    Format: Pop-UpVerified Purchase
    Just lovely. Have bought books by these authors before and they’re always great. This one is no exception. Incredible paper engineering- you’ll be surprised how big the pop ups are - and so well constructed, they work perfectly with no problems folding back into place so long as you’re gentle. There’s a limited amount of pages due to the complexity of the pop ups, but this is made up for with several mini books with multiple pop ups in the corners of each page. Younger kids will need supervision to make sure they do not rip the book. This book will grow with your child as it also has some great dinosaur facts.
  • Reviewed in Australia on 10 June 2021
    Format: Pop-UpVerified Purchase
    This is hands-down the best book I have ever purchased for my child. Perhaps even the best children’s book I have ever seen. It is a veritable work of art, whilst at the same time being stock-full of quality, interesting information. I didn’t expect each page to be so intricately designed and so carefully crafted. Thank you to the author’s for putting some much love and time and care into creating this - my child has shown it off to his kindy class who were in awe, as well as every visitor to our house. He peruses through it very carefully almost every day. We LOVE this book. Do not hesitate to buy it. You will NOT be disappointed.
  • Reviewed in Australia on 13 September 2024
    Format: Pop-UpVerified Purchase
    This book was very popular with young ones and older ones. Craftsmanship is excellent
  • Reviewed in Australia on 5 November 2024
    Format: Pop-UpVerified Purchase
    This book looked amazing on the site but I was amazed when it arrived. It is so much better than I could have anticipated. So much information and multiple pop up sections on each page. The quality is incredible. I’ve never done a review on here but I went out of my way to find where to leave reviews because I was so impressed.
  • Reviewed in Australia on 1 June 2025
    Format: Pop-UpVerified Purchase
    Great illustrations, fantastic. Kids love it
  • Reviewed in Australia on 14 June 2025
    Format: Pop-UpVerified Purchase
    Got it nephew loved it it was for his Birthday he turned 4
  • Reviewed in Australia on 21 March 2021
    Format: Pop-UpVerified Purchase
    The book including the cover was amazing. My 2.4yrs old is amazed how each dinosaur popped up. It was very educational too. Haven't got to reading each fact yet. Still love to see each page pop up.
    The few pages with tails are the weakest points. I had to put sticky tape on to make it more durable & teach how to fold it back to minimise further damage.
  • Reviewed in Australia on 28 June 2023
    Format: Pop-UpVerified Purchase
    I didn’t expect half the book we received. It is so insightful, filled with so many facts and so many pockets to open and explore. An incredible book.

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  • UK411214
    5.0 out of 5 stars The graphics are amazing$
    Reviewed in the United States on 28 February 2025
    Format: Pop-UpVerified Purchase
    This was a birthday gift for an incredibly intelligent young niece who loves science and dinosaurs! It was a hit!
  • TeacherReader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing pop up book.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 March 2025
    Format: Pop-UpVerified Purchase
    A fantastic book, amazing pop ups with great detail and movement. It even has mini pop ups hidden in behind pockets. It’s so good. It also has good written information. Fully recommend for children and adults.
  • customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the price
    Reviewed in India on 25 September 2019
    Format: Pop-UpVerified Purchase
    Awsome book. Worth the price. You will be amazed at every single page.
  • Marky
    5.0 out of 5 stars Prachtig pop up boek
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on 25 November 2021
    Format: Pop-UpVerified Purchase
    De dino pop ups zijn prachtig en groot. En in de hoeken bevinden zich ook mooie kleinere pop ups. Geeft een mooi beeld van de dino wereld in papier. Is het geld wel waard.
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  • Ada Kong
    5.0 out of 5 stars V interesting book
    Reviewed in Singapore on 20 December 2019
    Format: Pop-UpVerified Purchase
    Fantastic book for all dinosaurs lovers!! Highly recommend it!