What If Daddy Were A Dinosaur?: A Whimsical Dinosaur Bedtime Story for Kids and Dads

by Bret Manley

Overview

When grown-up life gets busy and boring, two kids imagine what fun life would be if Daddy were a dinosaur!

What If Daddy Were a Dinosaur? is a heartwarming, laugh-out-loud picture book that combines two of the greatest joys in a child's life: dinosaurs and their dad. Told in playful, rhythmic verse, this story takes readers on a wild adventure as "Daddy" transforms into different dinosaurs-each more thrilling and silly than the last.

Perfect for bedtime, story time, or anytime giggles, this book fuels the imagination while celebrating the unbreakable bond between father and child. With vibrant, energetic illustrations by Ira Baykovska, each dino-dad transformation bursts off the page in full color.

Whether you're shopping for a Father's Day gift, a birthday surprise, or a sweet book for new dads, What If Daddy Were a Dinosaur? is a joyful pick for toddlers, kids aged 3-5, and the dads who love reading with them.

A must-have for families who love dinosaurs, dads, and unforgettable bedtime stories.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798992847536
Publisher:	Filialis House
Publication date:	08/14/2025
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Bret Manley is a devoted dad, loving husband, and former Officer in the U.S. Naval Reserve who understands the magic of bedtime stories that spark joy and wonder. His love for dinosaurs and fatherhood inspired What If Daddy Were a Dinosaur?—a book that captures the thrill of childhood imagination and the special connection between parent and child. When he’s not dreaming up prehistoric adventures, Bret enjoys playing anything with his kids (but especially dinosaurs), singing and playing in a band, amateur photography, and gardening. He and his wife and two children live in Washington, D.C.

Editorial Reviews

Manley's debut picture book, a lively rhyming ode to parent-child relationships, is sure to be a hit in dinosaur-loving households. The different iterations of dad-as-dinosaur all focus on the adult as someone who carries their children (or passengers) through adventures, an apt metaphor for parenting.

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