Moon Camp
by Barry Gott
Viking Books 2021
ISBN-10 123u239234
Ages 5-9

What if summer camp was in outer space?

Summer is here! But Jake doesn't want to go to summer camp. Even if camp is on the moon. Sure enough, he gets lost during the nature hike, his air canoe springs a leak, there's scary noises at night, and he's pretty sure he's allergic to moon dust. The worst part? He misses home.

But then Sam arrives and maybe Moon Camp isn't so bad after all? Full of out-of-this-world humor, Moon Camp is a celebration of new adventures and the unexpected friends you make along the way.

“This pre–summer camp anxiety-soother has the advantage of an awesome setting.” --Kirkus Reviews

“A classic summer camp plotline, with an imaginative, space-age twist that adds immediate appeal. . . An inviting, amusing picture book.” --Booklist

Dino-Birthday
by Lisa Wheeler illustrated by Barry Gott
Carolrhoda Books 2025
ISBN-13 978-1728467993
Ages 5-9

Every dino has one day / to spend in their own special way.

Playful rhyming verse from Lisa Wheeler and action-packed illustrations from Barry Gott highlight four dino birthday parties in four different seasons. Each party has a kid-friendly theme, and there are presents, cake, and lots of games for everyone!

Dino-Earth Day
by Lisa Wheeler illustrated by Barry Gott
Carolrhoda Books 2024
ISBN-13 978-1728467979
Ages 5-9

The world needs help to keep it clean. / It's Dino-Earth Day . . . let's go green!

Upbeat rhyming verse from Lisa Wheeler and playful illustrations from Barry Gott present many different ways to take care of the planet. The dinos ride bikes and scooters, clean up a park, plant an urban garden, visit a recycling center, and more. Celebrate Earth Day with your favorite dino friends!

Dino-Hanukkah
by Lisa Wheeler illustrated by Barry Gott
Carolrhoda Books 2023
ISBN-13 978-1728419213
Ages 5-9

Hanukkah is coming, and the dinos are all busy getting ready!

They make brisket and latkes, and the dino-kids play with a dreidel, act out the Hanukkah story, open gifts, and eagerly await their turn to light the menorah.

"The vivid digital illustrations depict wonderfully energetic, expressive cartoonish dinos bursting with lively good cheer. A high-spirited holiday charmer." ―Kirkus Review

The Tugboat and the Silver Moon
by Kersten Hamilton illustrated by Barry Gott
Viking Books for Young Readers 2024
ISBN-13 ‏978-0593528396
Ages 3-7

A timeless picture book from the creator of the Red Truck and Friends series about a ship stuck in a canal and the moon that set it free. The silver moon sails through the vast blue sky as a cargo ship down below is stuck in a canal. The tugboat tugs until the line goes taut. The diggers scoop up enough sand for a castle. The dredger glugs all the silt he can. But it's no use. For seven long days, the moon watches as the ship stays put, becoming fuller, brighter, closer, until she's finally strong enough to pull the ocean into a mighty tide and save the ship.

"Inspired by the true story of the Ever Given, which in 2021 became stuck in the Suez Canal, the narrative is related in a breathtaking manner that will leave readers on the edge of their seats . . . A dynamic rescue tale laced with an age-appropriate science lesson." --Kirkus Reviews

Dino-Hanukkah
by Lisa Wheeler illustrated by Barry Gott
Carolrhoda Books 2022
ISBN-13 978-1512403190
Ages 5-9

Will you be mine, Dino-Valentine? Dinos of all shapes and sizes make cards, munch on treats, and find romance at the Valentine Dance!

Cheery rhyming text from Lisa Wheeler and delightfully goofy illustrations from Barry Gott invite readers to celebrate Valentine's Day in true dino style. Raptor and Leso decorate card boxes at school, the Ptero twins shop for the perfect box of chocolates, and Maia has crushes on . . . everyone! There's something for everyone to enjoy in this humorous and heartwarming look at the sweetest holiday of the year!

"A sprightly Valentine romp to fill out holiday collections."―Kirkus Reviews

Honk! Splat! Vroom!
by Barry Gott
Carolrhoda Books, 2018
ISBN-13 978-1512441406
Ages 3-6

Five mice race down a road, eager to cross the finish line. But first they must overcome all sorts of messy obstacles, including mud and one very hungry cat! Luckily, a friendly goose saves the day. Told in 53 simple words, this delightful picture book will appeal to the youngest of readers!

"Five mice sit in their crayon-colored race cars, poised at the starting line. The fans, tidily arranged in a pink egg-carton grandstand, look on. Three page-turns later the scene has degenerated from Formula One to demolition derby as the cars meet disaster at every turn. An altruistic goose and a malevolent cat play their roles in a jaunty narrative that manages, with a minimum of text and rough-and-ready digital illustrations, to convey suspense, poignancy, irony, heroism, and the exhilaration of a situation in which, against all odds, everybody wins. Well, except for a sodden ginger cat who, Malvolio-like, adds a dark note before the final curtain. Spacious book design, in-your-face typography, dynamic composition, unabashed emotional sign-posting, and speedy pacing add up to a story that invites a spirited read-aloud or read-along. This joyful adventure is a rare example of a story that gives equal weight to the thrill of competition and the power of cooperation, all without a trace of soppiness."―The Horn Book Magazine

"With pictures, sound effects, and almost no dialogue, this relates the high action of a sports-car race through some rough terrain. Five almost indistinguishable mice fortunately drive uniquely colored cars. At the start, the blue-car mouse is the underdog when he (or she?) is left sneezing in the other drivers' dust. The others zip along, while it seems the blue-car mouse will stay mired in a pool of water. A goose quickly comes to the rescue, joins him for the rest of the race, and, along the way, saves the other drivers from a menacing cat. All five mice and the goose end up winning, while the cat is left pitifully in the water hazard. Gott, who illustrated Lisa Wheeler's Dino-Sports books, places the nitty-gritty world of car racing in a pleasant countryside with friendly-looking creatures (even the cat isn't that frightening). Although the illustrations are digital, they have the softness of watercolors. With the minimal text, children can have fun providing their own play-by-play accounts for this action-packed race."―Booklist

"In his first solo outing, illustrator Gott (the Dino-Sports series ) tracks the twists and turns of a race among five gray mice in brightly colored racecars. At the signal ('Go!'), a poorly timed 'Ah-choo!' leaves the mouse in the blue car asking, 'Vroom?' as the others speed ahead. They fly around a curve, landing―'Splat!'―in a mud puddle just in time for the sneezing racer to catch up and use their helmets like stepping stones ('Boink! Boink! Boink! Boink!'). With bold digital illustrations that impressively approximate watercolors and the repeated use of a dozen or so words (most of which are sound effects), Gott energetically captures the speed, motion, and emotion of the race. The sparse narration encourages readers to discuss what's happening on each page, and although the mice nearly fall prey to a cat, a friendly goose (whose 'honk' is far louder than those of the cars) helps save the day and contributes to a satisfying team finish. Everyone (except the cat) wins in this light, funny tale."―Publishers Weekly

"A book with plenty of honks, plenty of vrooms, and more than its fair share of splats! Tensions run high as five gray mice, driving cars of varying hues, start their engines. From there, it's a struggle between the blue car's driver and its four competitors. When their bad luck becomes its good fortune, the little racer rubs it in their collective faces. Karma is no fan of bad manners, however, and soon the blue car's mouse is in last place again, only this time with a goose companion in tow. Happily, when it sees the other racers threatened by a nasty cat, it takes the newly learned lesson about the golden rule to heart and rescues the lot. With a text that's almost completely limited to sound effects ('BOINK!' 'SPLASH!' 'SCREEECH!!!') and the occasional outburst of gloating laughter, the book works as well in a storytime as it does with emerging readers just beginning to work out phonetics. Happily, this simplicity of language is not dragged down by pedantic action. The digital art features clean, black lines filled with soft, bright hues that emulate watercolor; they are full of motion, emphasizing the need for speed. Fun fails to usurp message; listeners will get the point, but they won't feel bludgeoned. Gott keeps his moralizing subdued, his action hot, and his young audience pumped. On track to become a repeated favorite."―Kirkus Reviews

Dino-Racing
by Lisa Wheeler illustrated by Barry Gott
Carolrhoda Books, 2016
ISBN-13 978-1512403145
Ages 5-9

As winter snow melts into spring, froggies croak and robins sing. Soon there'll be a holiday . . .Dino-Easter's on its way!

Celebrate with the dinos as they gather flowers for a spring bouquet, throw an egg painting party, pet newborn farm animals, visit a chocolate factory, and join an Easter parade with Peter Clobbertail. At last it's time for the egg hunt. Will Raptor finally get to eat his treats?

Dinosaurs big and small gather to decorate, eat, and even compete in party festivities like only prehistoric carnivores and herbivores would. Lisa Wheeler and Barry Gott―creators of the enormously popular Dino-Sports picture books―team up to create celebrations of epic proportions!

Dino-Christmas
by Lisa Wheeler illustrated by Barry Gott
Carolrhoda Books 2018
ISBN-13 978-1512403152
Ages 5-9

Have yourself a merry Dino-Christmas! Dinos big and small deck the halls and enjoy snowball fights, hot cocoa, a parade, and more. Share in the dinosaurs' delight as they eagerly await the arrival of everyone's favorite . . . Santa Claws!

The team behind the Dino-Sports and Dino-Holidays series are back again with a celebration of all things Christmas. T. Rex makes angel wings in the snow, Triceratops leads a group of friends in decorating a park, Allosaurus makes a wreath, Apatosaurus dresses up like a giant elf. Santa Claws arrives and passes out presents, before the whole group goes caroling. It's a celebration of Triassic proportions! (And you won't believe what holiday they're celebrating next!)

"Gott's bright digital depictions of the rowdy dinosaurs are already great fun; seeing them crunch down on Christmas cookies, sing carols, and parade in the streets ups the ante."—Publishers Weekly

"[W]ill delight dino-loving readers eager for the arrival of Christmas."—Kirkus Reviews

Dino-Dancing
by Lisa Wheeler illustrated by Barry Gott
Carolrhoda Books 2017
ISBN-13 978-1512403169
Ages 5-9

The Paleo Theater is packed with cheering fans ready for a dance showdown. When the beat drops, can Triceratops win over the judges with his pop and lock? Can Allo's on-pointe ballet moves dominate the solo category? And will Maia and Stego take home the top prize for their sizzling salsa steps? This prehistoric dance competition will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Trucks Zooming By
by Pamela Jane illustrated by Barry Gott
Astra Young Readers 20219
ISBN-13 ‏978-1635921304
Ages 2-5

A young girl dreams of being a truck driver one day―just like her mom and dad. From sunup to sundown, they drive over city streets, busy highways, and country roads. On one special day, she joins them and gets to see all different kinds of trucks zooming by!

"Jane explores trucks from an atypical angle, featuring the perspective of a child accompanying her truck driver parents on a long-distance delivery. Toy truck in hand, the girl spots the usual suspects―dump truck, digger, fire engine―en route, as well as some less standard varieties: drill truck, panel truck, and food truck ('BBQ 2 G'). When the family finally unloads their cargo, the child wistfully imagines becoming a truck driver in the future. Simple, cheery rhymes underline vehicles' many uses ('Whatever needs hauling,/ From pizza to pigs,/ Can ride right along/ On those fabulous rigs!'), and Gott's straightforward illustrations offer an equally sunny picture of life on the road (nary a traffic jam in sight). Educational back matter encourages readers to find a dozen different vehicles scattered throughout and describes the unique attributes of each. Ages 2–7."―Publishers Weekly

Dino-Thanksgiving
by Lisa Wheeler illustrated by Barry Gott
Carolrhoda Books 2020
ISBN-13 978-1512403183
Ages 5-9

Celebrate Thanksgiving Dino-Style!

Follow along as dinos travel over the river and through the woods to join together with family. They enjoy favorite activities, including a corn maze, a televised parade with giant balloon creations, and of course a football game! The dinos share in not one but two feasts―one for the carnivores and another for the veggie-saurs. Join in the fun as the dinos find much to be thankful for on this special holiday!

"A delightful holiday read-aloud for dinosaur devotees."―Booklist

"This glimpse of prehistoric reptiles giving thanks should entertain young dinosaur fans."―Publishers Weekly

Dino-Halloween
by Lisa Wheeler illustrated by Barry Gott
Carolrhoda Books 2019
ISBN-13 978-1512403176
Ages 5-9

Come October, nights are longer. Moon looms bigger, winds blow stronger. Air is crisper, leaves are falling...Dino-Halloween is calling!

Trick or treat! Join your favorite dinosaurs as they visit a haunted house, carve pumpkins, make costumes, do the monster mash, and more! Lisa Wheeler and Barry Gott, creators of the enormously popular Dino-Sports series, come together again to show how these fun-loving dinos celebrate Halloween.

"Dino lovers will be thrilled to spend a spooky holiday with their favorite cast."―Kirkus Reviews

Dino-Racing
by Lisa Wheeler illustrated by Barry Gott
Carolrhoda Books, 2016
ISBN-13 978-1512403145
Ages 5-9

Engines rumble. Excited fans watch and wait. When the green flag waves, it's race time! Allo and Stego speed down the strip in the drag race. Maia and her all-girl crew navigate around rocks and deep sand in the off-road race. Meanwhile, at the stock-car track, an all-star lineup gives fans a high-speed thrill as Diplo and Tricera put the heat on T-Rex, the reigning champ. Buckle your seatbelt―these dino-races are sure to set prehistoric records!

"This action-packed book combines twin obsessions for many children. . . . Gott's digital illustrations . . . [feature] many inside jokes for dinosaur-lovers. . . . Car-crazy kids will also drool over the flashy race cars."―Booklist

Rock, Brock, and the Savings Shock
by Sheila Bair illustrated by Barry Gott
Albert Whitman & Company, 2017
ISBN-13 978-0807570951
Ages 4-9

2010 Bill Martin Jr. Picture Book Award Master List (Kansas Reading Association) 2009 Association for Gerontology in Higher Education Book Award for Children's Literature on Aging for Primary Readers Rock and Brock may be twins, but they are as different as two twins can be. One day, their grandpa offers them a plan―for ten straight weeks on Saturday he will give them each one dollar. But there is a catch! "Listen now, for here's the trick, each buck you save, I'll match it quick. But spend it, there’s no extra dough, so save your cash, and watch it grow." Rock is excited―there are all sorts of things he can buy for one dollar! So each week he spends his money on something different―an inflatable moose head, green hair goo, white peppermint wax fangs. But while Rock is spending his money, Brock is saving his. And each week when Rock gets just one dollar, Brock’s savings get matched. By the end of summer, Brock has five hundred and twelve dollars, while Rock has none. When Rock sees what his brother has saved, he realizes he has made a mistake. But Brock shows him that it is never too late to start saving.

Dino-Soccer
by Lisa Wheeler illustrated by Barry Gott
Carolrhoda Books 2009
ISBN-13 978-0822590286
Ages 5-9

"Wheeler's fast and furious verse finds a perfect counterpart in Gott's richly colored scenes of jersey-clad creatures battling furiously for the ball--right down to the suspenseful final moments." --School Library Journal

Dino-Basketball
by Lisa Wheeler illustrated by Barry Gott
Carolrhoda Books 2013
ISBN-13 978-0761363934
Ages 5-9

When the carnivorous Meat face the herbivorous Grass Clippers, rims are sure to rattle!

Ally-oops and rejections are the orders of the day as the dinos play a fast-paced full-court game. No one can establish a lead as the final seconds tick by. The fans are getting tense, and there's a championship on the line. Which dino will step up and take it to the hoop? This exciting follow-up to Dino-Hockey, Dino-Soccer, and Dino-Baseball is sure to thrill dinosaur and sports lovers alike.

"Gott's vividly colored illustrations are filled with energy―almost like sitting courtside.... Likely to be a slam dunk with both basketball and dinosaur fans...and football enthusiasts can look forward to the teams' next match." --Kirkus Reviews

Dino-Football
by Lisa Wheeler illustrated by Barry Gott
Carolrhoda Books 2012
ISBN-13 978-0761363941
Ages 5-9

The Greenblades and the Rippers face off in the Mega-Bowl!

Sacks and hand-offs. Touchdowns and interceptions. When dinos don shoulder pads, the action is sure to be epic. But as the clock ticks down, will the Scales make a goal-line stand or will the Blades break through for the winning TD?

"Gott's high-energy cartoons place readers right in the football action, with dinosaur tackles, touchdowns, and a rousing halftime show." --Publishers Weekly

"Gott's illustrations of the tackles are more humorous than brutal, and he draws examples of good sportsmanship on and off the field. A detailed scoreboard and color-coded naming system in the text (the dinos' names are in green or red depending on their team) make this game easy to follow." --School Library Journal

Dino-Hockey
by Lisa Wheeler illustrated by Barry Gott
Carolrhoda Books 2012
ISBN-13 978-0822561910

In a hockey match unrivaled in prehistory, the Meat-Eaters take on the Veggiesaurs. Fans go wild in the stands as T. Rex and Triceratops face off, and the game is off to a rip-roaring start. An assist from Raptor gains the first goal for the Meat-Eaters―but the naughty Pterodactyl twins, playing wingers, earn their team a penalty. The Veggies are quick to take advantage and Diplo scores. A tie game! Join the fans and find out what happens. You'll have a front row seat, so keep an eye on Raptor. Hockey gets him pretty riled up and that's quite a set of teeth he's baring!

Gott's action-filled paintings amplify the sports moves and the players' comically exaggerated expressions, from the scowling face off between T. Rex and Tricera to the jubilant postgame celebration, covered by eager dino newscasters. Kids new to hockey may need help visualizing terms such as assist and check, but even if they don't have a full grasp of specifics, many children will be caught up by the inventive premise, the slapstick humor, and the energy in the words and pictures. By sorting teams by herbivores and carnivores, this also sneaks in a science lesson that is reinforced with a scoreboard visual. -Booklist