🦕 Book Review: The Grateful Green Dinosaur by Larissa Pemberton | Children’s Book About Gratitude

Item: The Grateful Green Dinosaur
Rating: 5
Author: Gina

“Even dinosaurs have bad days. Gratitude helps them roar again.”

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👋 Welcome to the Tour!

I’m delighted to welcome you to my stop on the Goddess Fish Promotions book tour for The Grateful Green Dinosaur by Larissa Pemberton! 🦕

This charming and heart-centered children’s book is perfect for families, educators, and caregivers looking to spark meaningful conversations about gratitude, emotions, and the power of positive thinking. Through the lovable dinosaur Percy and his wise unicorn friend Custard, young readers are gently guided toward a mindset that celebrates what’s good—even on rainy days.

Whether you're here for the dino fun, the emotional growth themes, or to discover a new bedtime favorite, you're in the right place. Keep reading for my full review, a heartfelt excerpt, author info, and a chance to win a $10 gift card!

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📝 Book Details

The Grateful Green Dinosaur
By Larissa Pemberton
Published by Tellwell Talent on June 30, 2025
Genres: Children's Picture Book
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 26

Percy the green dinosaur explores practicing gratitude with the help of his friend Custard the unicorn, to turn his bad day around by turning his negative thoughts into positive ones.

As a society, we often tend to focus on the negative. Teaching children to practice gratitude and shift their mindset toward the positive can lay the foundation for a happier, more fulfilling life.

Source: Goddess Fish Promotions

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💭 My Thoughts on The Grateful Green Dinosaur

The Grateful Green Dinosaur is a sweet and empowering picture book that introduces children to the practice of gratitude through the relatable struggles of Percy, a green dinosaur having a not-so-great day. From stubbed toes to burnt toast to rainy weather, Percy is convinced the universe is out to get him—until his friend Custard the unicorn gently shows him how to shift his mindset.

What makes this book shine is its gentle emotional intelligence. Custard doesn’t invalidate Percy’s feelings—instead, they encourage him to acknowledge them and then reframe his focus. This simple but powerful act of naming what we’re grateful for is modeled beautifully for young readers.

The illustrations are colorful and warm, the story is easy to follow, and the lesson is age-appropriate without being preachy. It’s a lovely tool for parents, teachers, and caregivers looking to help little ones develop emotional resilience and a more positive outlook.

⭐️ Recommended For:

Children ages 3–8
Classrooms and bedtime reading
Parents seeking books about emotions, mindfulness, or growth mindset

I received a copy of the book as part of this tour. This review reflects my honest, unbiased opinion.

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About Larissa Pemberton

Author Larissa Pemberton stands by the ocean in a light blue off-shoulder dress, smiling warmly with one hand on her baby bump. The waves behind her reflect the gentle light, creating a peaceful and joyful atmosphere.

Larissa Pemberton is a devoted mother to three young boys. Her path of self-discovery, shaped by the challenges and joys of motherhood, led her to discover and embrace the life-changing practice of gratitude. By incorporating it into her daily routine, she experienced a profound shift in her mental health and overall happiness.

Now, Larissa is passionate about sharing this practice with her sons and other children, believing that learning gratitude at a young age can set the foundation for a life guided by joy and emotional resilience.

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🦖Final Thoughts

The Grateful Green Dinosaur is more than a cute dinosaur tale—it’s a helpful emotional toolkit disguised as storytime fun. Young readers will relate to Percy’s frustrations and be inspired by Custard’s calm wisdom. This is a fantastic read to spark conversations about gratitude, mindfulness, and emotional self-awareness.