Tyron, a big-hearted dinosaur, helps make Noah’s voyage a success.

A delightful story relayed in rhyme, Noah and a Dinosaur Named Tyron teaches children that even those who don’t “fit in” can serve an important purpose. Tyron is heartbroken when he discovers he’s too tall to fit into the Ark. But by giving his best friend, Noah, the unique help only he can provide, Tyron plays an extraordinary role in the voyage.

Marlena Thompson is the author of a murder mystery novel and a memoir about raising her autistic daughter. She contributed to such notable inspirational series as Chicken Soup for the Soul and A Cup of Comfort. Singer Gloria Gaynor included Marlena’s story, “Rebirth,” in her anthology, We Will Survive: True Stories of Encouragement, Inspiration, and the Power of Song; the audio recording of the book received a nomination for a 2015 Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album. Marlena worked as a teacher, a bookseller, and a curriculum writer. She’s been a singer-storyteller for the past twenty-five years.