Tiny T. Rex Tries Soccer - (Tiny T Rex) by Jonathan Stutzman (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Everyone's favorite pint-size dino is back and ready for new adventures--starting with soccer! From the creators of the New York Times bestselling Tiny T. Rex series, this playful continuation is perfectly sized for little hands and packed with big fun (including stickers!) and humor for growing imaginations.

Tiny T. Rex is ready to try lots of new things. First up is his favorite sport--soccer! He has his shin protectors, socks, cleats, special headband, and jersey (even though it's a little too big). He is ready! But it turns out that soccer is very tricky. With the help of his teammates and lots of practice, Tiny learns to juggle, dribble, pass, shoot, and . . . score!

Tiny's biggest fans will love the sheet of colorful stickers featuring Tiny, Pointy, and friends included right inside the book!

BESTSELLING CREATIVE TEAM: Author Jonathan Stutzman and illustrator Jay Fleck are a powerhouse duo with many notable and award-winning titles between them, including the New York Times bestselling Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug, Tiny T. Rex and the First-Day Oopsies, and more. This fun and funny series continuation lets Tiny and friends give lots of new things a go!

UPLIFTING MESSAGE: Tiny's latest adventure introduces the importance of trying something new and not giving up--perfect inspiration for dinosaur-loving babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

STORY & STICKERS FOR SOCCER FANS: For big and small soccer fans ready to enjoy the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, this book and sticker set is great for watch parties, road trips, entertainment during games, and reading to learn more about the sport.

GREAT READ-ALOUD BOOK: Delightful text and adorable illustrations make this dino book one kids will love to hear again and again!

Perfect for:

• Dinosaur-loving kids from babies and toddlers through ages 4-6
• Soccer fans and young players getting started in the sport
• Sticker enthusiasts
• Parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers seeking fun kids' books
• Fans of the Tiny T. Rex series and popular children's books like Curious George Plays Soccer, The Berenstain Bears: We Love Soccer!, and Franklin Plays the Game

About the Author

Jonathan Stutzman is an award-winning children's book author and filmmaker. His work for children includes the bestselling Tiny T. Rex series as well as Llama Destroys the World illustrated by Heather Fox, Bear Is a Bear illustrated by Dan Santat, and many others. He lives in Pennsylvania, where right now he's most likely reading or thinking about new stories.

Jay Fleck is the author-illustrator of Crinkle, Crinkle, Little Car and the illustrator of a number of other children's books, including the bestselling Tiny T. Rex series. He resides in a suburb south of Chicago with his wife, two children, and loyal dog, Otis. He spends his spare time running and reading (but not at the same time).