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TINY T. REX AND THE ITTY-BITTY BUN-BUN by Jonathan Stutzman

TINY T. REX AND THE ITTY-BITTY BUN-BUN

An Easter and Springtime Story

by Jonathan Stutzman ; illustrated by Jay Fleck

Pub Date: Jan. 13th, 2026
ISBN: 9781797233246
Publisher: Chronicle Books

Tiny T. Rex dresses up as the “Easter Bun-Bun” to make a surprise basket for Mother and Father.

Easter morning is a special one for Tiny T. Rex. There are eggs to find and a basket towering with goodies to savor. But when kindly Tiny realizes that Mother and Father never get any special holiday treats, it’s time for a costume change. The little tyrannosaurus and stegosaurus pal Pointy don bunny outfits and prepare Easter fare for Mother and Father. The day involves (messy) egg painting, an almost-too-successful egg-hiding mission, and a full basket brimming with treats—and love. Fans of the diminutive dinosaur will be drawn to this Easter-themed board book. Once more, Tiny is utterly fetching—an adorably wide-eyed green youngster with a characteristic two-tooth grin and a can-do attitude. Pointy, who matches Tiny’s cuteness with downturned, questioning eyebrows, is often at the receiving end of Tiny’s mayhem, but it’s all in good fun. Fleck’s minimalist illustrations feature a palette with spring pastels. The simple text and short length make this book ideal for younger toddlers; caregivers eager to see more of the familiar character or anyone seeking Easter-themed fare for their little ones will be pleased.

A warm and comforting springtime outing with a puny but persistent protagonist.

(Board book. 1-3)