It’s Not Easy Being a T. Rex: A Dinosaur Story

On her first day of school, Rexy, a T. Rex, is self-conscious about her big teeth and small arms, but embraces her uniqueness during a schoolyard emergency.

MARILYN SADLER is a children’s book author, television producer, and screenwriter. Among the dozens of books she has written are the bestselling Random House Beginner Books It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny, It’s Not Easy Being Santa Claus, It’s Not Easy Being a Ghost, and It’s Not Easy Being a Leprechaun. Her picture book Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century inspiredthe classic Disney Channel movie of the same name. Ms. Sadler’s work has received many honors, including an IRA Classroom Choice Award and a Parents’ Choice Award.

Steph Laberis is a character designer for animation and kidlit illustrator, based in Northern California. Her artwork reflects her love for animals and there’s usually a chance to spot a cameo from one of her pet cats, rats, or dogs in her books! When she’s not drawing, she enjoys tabletop gaming, glass working, and doting on the squirrels in her backyard--who seem to have adopted her.