Book cover for Rappy the Raptor by Dan Gutman

Rappy the Raptor

2015 Released
40 Pages
0-1 Hours
Paperback Unavailable
Hardback Unavailable
HarperCollinsISBN 9780062399946

Meet Rappy the Raptor, a velociraptor who speaks in rhymes all of the time, whether it's morning or noon, October or June. Now, how did it happen that he started rappin'? Well, here's Rappy's story in all its glory!

New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman and New York Times bestselling artist Tim Bowers team up for a funny, warm story that is sure to have readers snapping their fingers and tapping their toes! Parents and kids alike will love bopping along as Rappy learns to embrace his unusual way of speaking in this upbeat picture book with a dino-size beat.


What makes Rappy’s story a read-aloud favorite?


  • A Funny Dinosaur Book: Rappy is a velociraptor who can’t stop rhyming! Follow his hilarious journey from a bump on the head to a dino-sized beat.
  • Stories in Rhyme: With a rhythm that makes you want to tap your toes, the entire book is a rap that’s perfect for performing aloud and learning the flow of language.
  • Social Emotional Learning: A warm and positive message about embracing your unique talents and discovering that it’s more than okay to be different.
  • Bestselling Creators: A must-read from the dynamite team of New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman and artist Tim Bowers.

Dan Gutman

Dan Gutman is the New York Times bestselling author of the Genius Files series; the Baseball Card Adventure series, which has sold more than 2 million copies around the world; and the My Weird School series, which has sold more than 37 million copies. Thanks to his many fans who voted in their classrooms, Dan has received nineteen state book awards and ninety-two state book award nominations. He lives in New York City with his wife. You can visit him online at dangutman.com.

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