Just different, not less.

Picture books about Dino, an 8-year-old dinosaur with autism, and the family and friends who learn to listen to him.

Dino waving hello in his blue hoodie and orange backpack
The bookshelf

Dino's books

Every story follows Dino through an ordinary day that feels big to him.

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Meet the crew

The characters

Dino's family, his friends, and a few new faces you'll meet in upcoming stories.

About Dino

The world can be loud, bright and confusing.

Dino is an 8-year-old dinosaur with autism. Crowds and noise can be a lot, so sometimes he covers his ears and needs a quiet minute. He talks with a tablet he carries everywhere, and he likes knowing what comes next.

He's learning that it's okay to see things differently.

What helps Dino

  • Routine and predictability
  • Quiet time
  • Understanding friends
  • Doing what he loves
Dino covering his ears in a busy school courtyard under a Roar Together banner
A note for grown-ups

Sometimes, a cup is more than a cup.

For Dino, his favorite cup is part of the day he imagined. When it disappears, finding another cup doesn't answer what he is trying to tell his family.

This story invites us to slow down, listen, and make room for feelings. Dino communicates through his device, his expressions, and his actions. His family learns to pay attention and to stay close without rushing him.

After reading, you might ask:

"What familiar thing matters to you?""What helped Dino feel heard?"
Dino, Mom and Luna sharing strawberries on the picnic blanket, the star cup beside Dino
For parents and teachers

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The author

Bryan Goyco

Bryan writes the Dino books so kids who see the world a little differently can find themselves in a story, and so the people around them can learn to slow down and listen. More adventures are on the way.