• Children can learn about prehistoric life when playing with dinosaur toys.dinosaurs image by NataV from Fotolia.com
  
  Many children are interested in learning about dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures. If you know a child who enjoys playing with dinosaur toys, and especially if he has a birthday coming up, you can make his day by giving him a dinosaur-themed gift. Dinosaur presents can be both educational and entertaining for children of all ages.
  
  

Dinosaur Fact Books

• Dinosaur fact books geared towards children contain information about specific dinosaurs, colorful pictures of the prehistoric creatures and stories about what life during dinosaur times might have been like. Look for a dinosaur book that is age-appropriate for your child. Smaller children will be more interested in dinosaur board books with full-color pages, while older children will appreciate larger reference books that contain specific facts and detailed images of dinosaurs.
  
  

Dinosaur Board Games

• A dinosaur board game can be enjoyed by the entire family and is a fun way to encourage children to share their love of dinosaurs with others. There are a variety of dinosaur board games available in retail or online stores for children of different age and skill levels. Check the side of the game board box to see what age the game is recommended for. A moderate skill level dinosaur board game generally consists of a flat board and pawns shaped like dinosaurs. When each player lands on a certain space on the board, he answers a question related to dinosaurs.
  
  

Dinosaur Craft Kits

• When you give a child a dinosaur craft kit, you allow her to not only learn about dinosaurs, but to see a dinosaur being constructed right before her eyes. You can find a wide variety of dinosaur craft kits at your local toy or craft store, including making a dinosaur felt egg, making a dinosaur skeleton and digging dinosaur fossils out of clay. Select a dinosaur craft kit that is age-appropriate for your child. Dinosaur craft kits containing small pieces are not recommended for children under three years of age.