Dinosaur Species Blanket for Dino Fans and Kids Who Love Them

Dinosaur Species Blanket puts a bold DINOSAURS header above a cream field of named prehistoric animals, each one labeled so you can match the picture to the name. The chart feels like a field guide you can wrap around yourself. It suits anyone who has ever memorized the names of giant reptiles, from curious kids to grown-ups who still love Triceratops.

The print at a glance

The DINOSAURS title sits across the top in chunky orange letters with a bit of shadow, set into a leafy vine frame. Below it, a scatter of dinosaurs stands on a pale background speckled with footprints and small bones. You will find the long-necked Brachiosaurus near the middle, the spiky Ankylosaurus at the lower right, and the feathered Velociraptor perched on the left. Each animal has its name printed in brown type right beside it, so the blanket reads like a classroom poster. Palm fronds and ferns frame the bottom and corners, giving the whole layout a jungle feel. The mix of greens, oranges and blues keeps the eye moving from one species to the next.

Who it is for

The first people to notice this blanket are usually young fans who are just beginning to learn dinosaur names. They can trace a finger along the labels and say the long words out loud. Teachers and parents also reach for it, since the chart doubles as a quick way to start a conversation about the Mesozoic. Dino-loving grown-ups enjoy testing themselves on which species is which. You might find it on the couch of a home where someone can name every dinosaur on the chart, or on the bed of a child who corrects everyone at the dinner table. It works in a reading nook, a bedroom or a playroom.

Occasions to use it

A dinosaur-mad birthday is an easy occasion, especially for a child who has been talking about fossils all year. Classroom rewards and end-of-unit celebrations also fit well, since the labeled chart makes a useful reminder of what was learned. On cold nights, it becomes a cozy spot to read a book about prehistoric creatures together. Four styles are available: Fleece Throw Blanket, Sherpa Throw Blanket, Fleece Blanket and Sherpa Blanket, so you can pick the feel that suits the recipient best.