Pop-Up Dinosaurium: questions to ask and activities to try
Six pop-ups bring speedy hunters and giant long-necks off the page. Pop-Up Dinosaurium is an interactive non-fiction book bursting with dinosaurs.
What age is it for? Pop-Up Dinosaurium is best for ages 5–8. Good for: Dinosaurs up close, with pop-ups.
Open each pop-up slowly together. Read the facts, then let your child choose a favourite dinosaur to learn more about.
What it helps with
- Dinosaurs and prehistoric life
- Sizes and comparing
- Curiosity and facts
- Careful handling of pop-ups
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Which dinosaur popped up first?”
- “Which was the biggest?”
- “Which was the fastest?”
- “What did they eat?”
- “Which is your favourite?”
- “What would you ask a dinosaur?”
5-minute activities to try together
Dino measure
Measure out a dinosaur's length on a walk or in the garden.
Fossil dig
Bury toy dinosaurs in sand and dig them out with a brush.
Free printables: Pop-Up Dinosaurium worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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