Dino Tacos...

    By texanschic

    Dino Tacos... cover image

    18 Oct, 2024

    a cartoon dinosaur in the jungle with trees and birds in the background illustration by alex krautman, a storybook illustration, Adam Rex, altermodern, magic the gathering artwork

    Tony the Tiny T-Rex was a picky eater. His diet consisted solely of leaves from his favorite tree, much to his friends' amusement.

    a cartoon dinosaur in the jungle with a big smile on his face and mouth, standing in the middle of a path, a storybook illustration, Adam Rex, lyco art, rossdraws global illumination

    “Tony, try something new!” his friends would often tease. But Tony would just shake his small head and say, “No, thanks!”

    a dinosaur eating a meal in the forest with a mountain background and trees in the background, with a plate of fruit and a bowl of berries, a storybook illustration, Adam Rex, lyco art, high detail illustration

    One day, Tony’s friends invited him to a dino picnic. Sammy brought crunchy ferns, Bella brought sweet tree berries, and Tank brought something new: dino-sized tacos!

    a dinosaur eating a meal with a tortoise and other food items in the background, and a tortoise and other food items in the foreground, a storybook illustration, Adam Rex, sots art, official art

    Tank’s tacos were filled with crispy plants, juicy bugs, and spicy peppers. Tony, seeing the tacos, wrinkled his nose. "Tacos? Yuck! They’re messy and weird!"

    a group of dinosaurs in a field with trees and bushes in the background, with a mountain in the background, a storybook illustration, Adam Rex, lyco art, official art

    His friends, however, encouraged him. "How will you know if you like it if you don't try?" they asked. So, reluctantly, Tony took a teeny-tiny bite.

    a group of dinosaurs in a jungle with mushrooms and trees in the background illustration by alex macieli, concept art, Adam Rex, altermodern, rossdraws global illumination

    As soon as the flavors hit his tongue, Tony’s eyes widened in surprise. The taco was actually delicious! Before long, Tony was gobbling down tacos with delight.

    a dinosaur eating a burrito in a jungle with other dinosaurs and other food items around it, including a tortilla, concept art, Adam Rex, altermodern, official art

    He tried all the different flavors, even mixing up new ingredients. Tacos quickly became his favorite meal, and he couldn’t believe he had been missing out!

    a dinosaur eating a meal with other dinosaurs around it and a table full of food and drinks on it, a storybook illustration, Adam Rex, sots art, official art

    Tony was so excited about tacos that he decided to host a “Tony’s Taco Tuesdays” every week. All his dino friends would come, and they’d share their newest taco creations.

    a cartoon dinosaur eating at a restaurant with other dinosaurs around it and a pizza on the table with other dinosaurs, concept art, Adam Rex, sots art, official art

    Tuesdays quickly became the most fun day of the week. Each dinosaur would bring their own unique taco, and Tony loved trying each one.

    a group of dinosaurs eating food in a jungle setting with a dinosaur theme in the background and a dinosaur eating food on a plate, a storybook illustration, Adam Rex, lyco art, official art

    From being a picky eater, Tony had become a food adventurer. Trying new things led to wonderful surprises and created new traditions.

    a dinosaur is standing in a grocery store with a lot of people around it and a large group of people standing around, a storybook illustration, Adam Rex, lyco art, rossdraws global illumination

    Tacos had taught Tony that stepping out of his comfort zone could bring more joy than he ever imagined. And so, Tony the Tiny T-Rex looked forward to every new food adventure that awaited him.