Let them read. Let them play. Let them be little.
We are more than a studio. We are a place where stories leap off the page and into little hands.
We believe books are powerful — that they shape identity, spark curiosity, and build empathy.
So we take stories and bring them to life.
We Read.
We kick things off with a story — carefully chosen to spark imagination and set the theme for the day.
We Create.
Inspired by the book, kids dive into a hands-on art or craft project using real materials and real techniques.
We Play.
Then, we explore a little more — a game, a sensory activity, or a creative challenge to keep the fun going.
Open studios, pop-ups, & special events
Mother's Day Tea Party
Storytime & Mother's Day Craft with a tea party & snacks! Space is limited!
Coffee & Craft
Join us for free coffee & bagels and open-studio crafts at Brandery Richmond
Fourth Fridays - Crafternoon
Join us for an open-studio style pop-up with 4 different stations to rotate between. Drop -in anytime & hangout with friends!
Final Fridays - Walk the Block - Crafternoon
Join us for an open-studio style pop-up with 4 different stations to rotate between. Drop -in anytime & hangout with friends!
Four books I'm handing parents this month.
This gripping novel about survival and family is based on the real story of one wolf’s incredible journey to find a safe place to call home.
A secret underwater world brought to life: In Over and Under the Pond, readers will discover the plants and animals that make up the rich, interconnected ecosystem of a mountain pond.
Have You Ever Seen a Flower? is a beautiful exploration of perception, the environment, and humanity. This enchanting picture book explores the relationship between childhood and nature.
Mama bird thinks it’s time for Baby bird’s first flight, but Baby bird has other ideas in this humorous wordless picture book from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Mark Teague.
Ultimate Dinosaur Craft Kit
The Ultimate Pirate Craft Kit
Ultimate Space Craft Kit
Ultimate Spring Craft Kit
Are You Eating Candy Without Me?
In honor of opening our second location, we're bringing it back to the OG TTOT book from our original book and craft boxes - Are You Eating Candy Without Me? - In this delightfully illustrated picture book, readers explore the original FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) as four children imagine what wild, zany, and impossible adventures the adults in their lives must surely get up to when they are not with them.
Read it.
Create it. & Play.
At Tyrannosaurus Tot, books are not simply read — they are experienced. Books matter, and they open doors to curiosity, empathy, and imagination. We take stories off the page and bring them into the hands, minds, and hearts of children. We believe that when children are invited to create, explore, and respond to a story in their own way, learning becomes deeper and more joyful. We protect the innocence of play, the delight of discovery, and the freedom to be little.
That's Book Play. Reading meets creating. Not a craft with a correct answer. Just: here's a story, here are real art supplies, go.
Come create with us.
Richmond, meet us at Brookland Park Blvd.
A second studio, in the city that asked for us first. 1,600 sq ft of storefront on Northside — a reading nook in the front window, a craft table big enough for twelve, a wall of books, and a space for everyone to fall in love with reading & creating.
Opening week isn't fixed yet. Join the waitlist and you'll get the address, the opening date, and first dibs on the opening-week class schedule before anyone else.
