Author & Illustrator Profile
Bob Shea
5 Books
Bob Shea creates high-energy picture books filled with sharp humor and bold, graphic art. He is the mind behind the wildly energetic Dinosaur vs. series, which captures the enthusiastic spirit of toddlers facing everyday challenges. His work includes hilarious early reader books featuring Ballet Cat and standout standalone titles like Chez Bob and Cheetah Can't Lose. His sharp comedic timing makes his stories a favorite for lively read-aloud sessions.
Books in "Dinosaur vs."
Dinosaur does not need the potty. Definitely not. Not after lemonade, not after running through the sprinkler, not after a three-juice-box lunch, and not after splashing in puddles. Dinosaur is far too busy winning every challenge to stop for such a thing. But that wiggly little dance may not be the victory dance he thinks it is.
Dinosaur vs. the Potty brings Bob Shea’s roaring red hero into a very familiar daily struggle. With energetic repetition, bold art, and a silly battle-of-wills structure, this picture book turns bathroom urgency into comedy. For older picture-book readers, it works as a funny character story about stubbornness, timing, and learning when even a champion has to pause.
6-8 Years
30 Pages
Dinosaur is ready for Christmas, and he plans to win at everything. Decorating? ROAR. Making presents for Mom and Dad? ROAR. Trying not to be naughty? ROAR again. But Christmas Eve brings a new challenge: strange noises downstairs and the possibility of Santa himself.
Dinosaur vs. Santa mixes holiday excitement with the loud, bouncy humor of the Dinosaur vs. series. Young readers get the fun of a familiar Christmas setting, plus the comic energy of a little red dinosaur who treats every moment like a contest. It is a cheerful read-aloud for children who understand how hard it can be to wait, behave, and stay in bed when something magical might be happening nearby.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Dinosaur is spending the day with Mommy, which means Mommy is about to get a lot of help. Dinosaur helps wake her up. Dinosaur helps shop. Dinosaur helps with laundry. Of course, Dinosaur’s kind of help comes with plenty of roaring, racing, and mess-making energy.
Dinosaur vs. Mommy turns an ordinary parent-and-child day into a playful contest full of noise and affection. Bob Shea’s little red dinosaur is bold, stubborn, and hilarious, but the heart of the story is the warm bond between a child and a mother who knows exactly what she is up against. This picture book is a lively choice for readers who enjoy family stories, silly routines, and big feelings told with comic bounce.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Dinosaur is on his way to the library, and he is bringing his roar with him. Along the way, he meets animal friends who join the fun, because roaring can make almost anything feel better. But the library has its own rules, and Storytime may be a challenge even Dinosaur has not faced before.
Dinosaur vs. the Library is a lively picture book about noise, friendship, and the joy of books. Bob Shea’s red dinosaur charges through the story with the familiar energy of the Dinosaur vs. series, while the library setting gives the adventure a warm reading theme. It is especially fun as a read-aloud, with repeated roars, animal encounters, and a gentle reminder that some places invite a different kind of voice.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Nothing can stop Dinosaur. Not a pile of leaves. Not a big slide. Not spaghetti. Not bath time. Each challenge gets a mighty roar, and each time Dinosaur wins again. But at the end of the day, one final opponent waits: bedtime.
Dinosaur vs. Bedtime is a high-energy picture book built around repetition, sound, and the unstoppable confidence of one little red dinosaur. Bob Shea turns ordinary parts of a child’s day into dramatic contests, making the book especially fun to read aloud. Young readers will love roaring along, predicting the next victory, and watching Dinosaur face the one challenge every energetic kid eventually meets. It is funny, simple, and perfectly tuned to the battle between big energy and sleep.
6-8 Years
30 Pages
