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Tiny T. Rex Tries Soccer: A Tiny T. Rex Book--Includes Stickers Inside!
(Tiny T. Rex #8)
Author
Illustrator
Jay Fleck
Publication Date
May 19, 2026
Genre / Grade Band
Fiction / K − 1st
Language
English
Format
Picture Book
This title will be released on May 19, 2026
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Description
Everyone's favorite pint-size dino is back and ready for new adventures--starting with soccer! From the creators of the New York Times bestselling Tiny T. Rex series, this playful continuation is perfectly sized for little hands and packed with big fun (including stickers!) and humor for growing imaginations.
Tiny's biggest fans will love the removable sheet of colorful stickers featuring Tiny, Pointy, and friends included right inside the book!
Tiny T. Rex is ready to try lots of new things. First up is his favorite sport--soccer! He has his shin protectors, socks, cleats, special headband, and jersey (even though it's a little too big). He is ready! But it turns out that soccer is very tricky. With the help of his teammates and lots of practice, Tiny learns to juggle, dribble, pass, shoot, and . . . score!
BESTSELLING CREATIVE TEAM: Author Jonathan Stutzman and illustrator Jay Fleck are a powerhouse duo with many notable and award-winning titles between them, including the New York Times bestselling Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug, Tiny T. Rex and the First-Day Oopsies, and more. This fun and funny series continuation lets Tiny and friends give lots of new things a go!
UPLIFTING MESSAGE: Tiny's latest adventure introduces the importance of trying something new and not giving up--perfect inspiration for dinosaur-loving babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
STORY & STICKERS FOR SOCCER FANS: For big and small soccer fans ready to enjoy the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, this book and sticker set is great for watch parties, road trips, entertainment during games, and reading to learn more about the sport.
GREAT READ-ALOUD BOOK: Delightful text and adorable illustrations make this dino book one kids will love to hear again and again!
Perfect for:
- Dinosaur-loving kids from babies and toddlers through ages 4-6
- Soccer fans and young players getting started in the sport
- Sticker enthusiasts
- Parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers seeking fun kids' books
- Fans of the Tiny T. Rex series and popular children's books like Curious George Plays Soccer, The Berenstain Bears: We Love Soccer!, and Franklin Plays the Game
Publication date
May 19, 2026
Genre
Fiction
Page Count
36
ISBN-13
9781797233857
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Series
Tiny T. Rex
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV032150 - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Soccer
JUV032150 - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Soccer
Library of Congress categories
Dinosaurs
Picture books
Teamwork (Sports)
Soccer
Tyrannosaurus rex
Animal fiction
Picture books
Teamwork (Sports)
Soccer
Tyrannosaurus rex
Animal fiction
School Library Journal
Toddler-K--Tiny T. Rex is introduced to the wonderful world of soccer in this newest addition to the series. Tiny T. Rex is excited to play soccer, and they have everything they need, such as cleats, a jersey, and the modest assumption that they will be great at it because their older siblings are. What follows is an amusing tale that shows soccer is not as easy as they thought it would be. Of course, the book has a happy ending with Tiny T. Rex scoring a winning goal. Lively writing and a crisp unfolding of events will keep children engaged. The dinosaurs are in muted primary colors, stiffly smiling no matter the action on the page. Tiny T. Rex gives some handy pointers for young children who are trying soccer for the first time at the end of the book. VERDICT With an emphasis on play and the joys of the game, this book is another sweet addition to the series.--Maria Graybosch
Copyright 2026 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
Jonathan Stutzman
Jonathan Stutzman is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning children's book author and filmmaker. His work for children includes the bestselling Tiny T. Rex series as well as Llama Destroys the World illustrated by Heather Fox, Bear Is a Bear illustrated by Dan Santat, and many others. Jonathan lives in Pennsylvania, where right now he's most likely reading or thinking about new stories. Jay Fleck is the author-illustrator of Crinkle, Crinkle, Little Car and the illustrator of a number of other children's books, including the New York Times bestselling Tiny T. Rex series. He resides in a suburb south of Chicago with his wife, two children, and loyal dog, Otis. He spends his spare time running and reading (but not at the same time).
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