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The Dinosaur that Pooped Books in Order

Part ofTom Fletcher Books in Order

The hilarious rhyming picture book series by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, featuring a boy and his very hungry dinosaur.

Last updated: December 14, 2025

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9 books

1

The Dinosaur that Pooped a Pirate!

by Tom Fletcher

2020

Danny and Dinosaur set sail on a pirate ship to find buried gold. But when they reach Skull Island, the adventure gets perilous, and the dinosaur's digestive system is their only weapon.

2

The Dinosaur that Pooped a Princess!

by Tom Fletcher

2018

Danny and Dinosaur travel to Fairy Tale Land to rescue a princess, but she doesn't actually want to be saved. Meanwhile, the dinosaur starts eating all the classic storybook characters he can find.

3

The Dinosaur that Pooped Daddy!

by Tom Fletcher

2016

A counting board book where Danny and Dinosaur count down from ten to one while searching for Daddy. They can't find him anywhere, until a rumble in the dinosaur's tummy gives them a clue.

4

The Dinosaur that Pooped a Rainbow!

by Tom Fletcher

2016

In this colourful board book, Danny and Dinosaur spot a rainbow in the sky. They name all the colours they see, but when they notice one is missing, the dinosaur helps put it back in his own unique way.

5

The Dinosaur that Pooped the Bed!

by Tom Fletcher

2015

Danny and Dinosaur want to watch TV, but Mum won't let them until they tidy their messy room. Danny has a bright idea to make the mess disappear: feed it all to the dinosaur.

6

The Dinosaur that Pooped a Lot!

by Tom Fletcher

2015

It's a rainy day, so Danny and Dinosaur try to remember their past adventures. As they think back, the dinosaur actually poops out the memories in this special recap of their funniest moments.

7

The Dinosaur that Pooped the Past!

by Tom Fletcher

2014

When Gran's old swing flips them back in time, Danny and Dinosaur find themselves in the Jurassic era. They meet some new dino friends, but when a volcano threatens to erupt, only one thing can blast them back to the future.

8

The Dinosaur that Pooped a Planet!

by Tom Fletcher

2013

Danny and Dinosaur blast off into space but forget to bring their lunch. When the hungry dino eats their rocket, they are stranded—until the dinosaur's tummy rumbles with a powerful, gas-fueled plan to get them home.

9

The Dinosaur that Pooped Christmas

by Tom Fletcher

2012

Danny wants a lot of toys for Christmas, but instead, Santa gives him a real, live dinosaur. Unfortunately, the dinosaur is very hungry and eats up all the festive decorations—leading to a messy, explosive solution.

Series background & context

Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter might be best known for filling stadiums as members of the band McFly, but their collaboration on The Dinosaur that Pooped proves they know exactly how to entertain a completely different kind of crowd. The series was born from their shared sense of humour and a realization that there simply weren't enough picture books embracing the pure, chaotic silliness that children naturally love. Rather than trying to craft a serious moral tale, they decided to lean entirely into the absurd.

The premise is deceptively simple.

It all begins with a young boy named Danny who is desperate for a pet. When he finally gets his wish, he doesn't end up with a fluffy puppy, a quiet goldfish, or a hamster. He gets a dinosaur with a bottomless appetite. The driving force of the comedy is the dinosaur’s inability to stop eating. In the debut title, The Dinosaur That Pooped Christmas, the prehistoric pet devours the Christmas tree, the fairy lights, and even the presents, leaving the house bare.

Because Fletcher and Poynter are professional songwriters, the text flows with a distinct, snappy rhythm. The stories are written in bouncy rhyme that often mimics the structure of a catchy pop song. This inherent musicality makes the books incredibly easy for parents and teachers to read aloud, allowing them to perform the story rather than just speak it.

Of course, the main attraction is right there in the title.

The series never shies away from toilet humour. In fact, it elevates it to a crucial plot device. Every story builds toward a moment where the dinosaur's digestion becomes the only solution to a massive problem. Whether they are stranded in deep space without rocket fuel or stuck in the prehistoric past, the only way to save the day is usually through an explosive bodily function.

It is gross, loud, and absolutely hilarious to the target audience.

The adventures have taken Danny and Dino far beyond the carpet of their living room. Readers have followed the duo as they accidentally travel back in history, launch themselves into orbit to eat a planet, or wreak havoc on a fairy tale kingdom. The vibrant illustrations play a huge role in this success, capturing the sheer scale of the mess in a way that words alone could never manage.

Ultimately, these books serve a vital purpose in a child's reading journey. They are designed to be fun first and educational second. By making reading a source of uncontrollable giggles, the series helps energetic kids and reluctant readers associate books with joy rather than homework. It is a celebration of imagination, friendship, and the unpredictable magic of a very hungry dinosaur.

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Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.

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