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

Life isn't always easy—even for a T. rex! In this sweet, funny picture book, a T. rex who is self-conscious about her big teeth and small arms learns she is perfect exactly as she is! Perfect for dinosaur lovers—with a bonus message about self-acceptance!

Rexy is nervous about starting school. Her head is BIG. Her arms are small. And her teeth are the size of bananas! Rexy wants to fit in with the other dinosaurs, but after catching a kickball in her mouth (and popping the ball!) at recess, she's MORTIFIED and ready to give up. Then a volcano erupts, sending rocks flying onto the kickball field. When another dino needs help, can Rexi's powerful jaws save the day? You bet your tyrannosaur they can!

Featuring a comical cast of animal characters—including a wise-beyond-his-size dragonfly sidekick for readers to find hidden on every page—this picture book about self-acceptance, friendship, and helping others is perfect for young dinophiles!

Everyone has a rough day now and then and wishes they could do something or be someone else. Not even beloved characters like Santa Claus, ghosts, and leprechauns are immune! The It's Not Easy... picture book series explores the witty ways these iconic characters search for happiness, only to find it within themselves.

Also available:
It's Not Easy Being Santa Claus
It's Not Easy Being a Ghost
It's Not Easy Being a Leprechaun

Series Overview: EVERYONE has a rough day now and then and wishes they could do something or be someone else. But what about beloved holiday characters, like Santa Claus, leprechauns, and ghosts? Do they ever feel the same way? Of course they do, and the It's Not Easy... series of 9 x 9, unjacketed hardcover books explores the comical ways these icons attempt to find happiness, only to discover that it's always best just being themselves. Illustrated with a comical cast of animal characters, these funny books about self-acceptance are perfect for holiday gift-giving! Titles include It's Not Easy Being Santa Claus, It's Not Easy Being a Ghost, It's Not Easy Being a Leprechaun, and coming in Fall 2025—It's Not Easy Being a T. Rex!