Ritual repletion….is guaranteed to fuel readaloud energy. Weinberg’s artwork grabs attention from the first page. A visually striking story that moves fast, fast, fast.
— Publisher's Weekly

Words and pictures Steven Weinberg | Margaret K. McElderry Simon & Schuster | March, 2015

A young dinosaur’s newfound attachment to an egg takes him on an cretaceous adventure with a joyous discovery.


“Serial, madcap mishaps ensue…Young dinosaur fans will like this solo debut for Weinberg a bunch, bunch, bunch.”  Kirkus Reviews

“Ritual repletion….is guaranteed to fuel readaloud energy. Weinberg’s artwork grabs attention from the first page. A visually striking story that moves fast, fast, fast.” Publisher's Weekly

“The illustrations are done in a vibrantly colored cartoon style in both watercolor and crayon. Perfect for preschool storytimes and multiple readings with dinosaur-obsessed toddlers.” School Library Journal

“In Steven Weinberg’s REX you have everything about a picture book that makes for great reading. Humor, read aloud potential, a sly subversive tone, and a twist ending you will NOT see coming. What more do you need?” Betsy Bird, Senior Children’s Librarian NYPL

“With energetic illustrations and a vibrant color palette, Rex is a truly unique addition to your Spring repertoire and will have kids chanting More! More! More!” Stephanie Valdez co-owner Community Bookstore Park Slope, Brooklyn

“”Rex has it all — the kinetic energy of a Road Runner cartoon and an adorable, buck-toothed dinosaur whose love for his egg would make Sam-I-Am cheer.” Gene Ambaum, librarian and co-creator of the Unshelved comic strip