Books About Cryptids

The Best Cryptids Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about cryptids? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2024

It Came from the Trees

By Ally Russell

A creature lurks in the woods. Can Jenna save her friend before it's too late?

240 pages· 50,302 words· Est. 7 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,219 ratings

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Summary: Jenna's best friend Reese vanishes, taken by a mysterious creature in the woods. With no one believing her, Jenna joins a scout troop to uncover the truth. As they find eerie footprints and hear ominous sounds, Jenna must decide who to trust. Can she and her new friend Norrie unravel the mystery and survive the night? The stakes are high as they confront the unknown in a desperate bid to save Reese.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Is It Real? the Loch Ness Monster

Unravel the mystery of the Loch Ness Monster. Is it real or just a legend?

160 pages· 17,312 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

3.8/5 Goodreads · 242 ratings

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Summary: Dive into the depths of Loch Ness with a detective's eye. Join the quest to uncover the truth behind the legendary monster that has captivated imaginations for decades. As you sift through evidence and eyewitness accounts, will you discern fact from fiction? The stakes are high as you explore the murky waters of Scotland's most famous lake. Is Nessie a myth, a misunderstood creature, or something else entirely? Embark on this thrilling investigation and decide for yourself if the Loch Ness Monster is a creature of reality or a figment of folklore.

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

Meet the Bigfeet

By Kevin Sherry · The Yeti Files series

A yeti named Blizz Richards embarks on a mission to find his cousin Brian, a Bigfoot who has been hiding after being photographed by a cryptozoologist

128 pages· 2,559 words· Est. 38 min read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,218 ratings

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Summary: Blizz Richards, a yeti dedicated to protecting cryptids, faces a crisis when a photo of his cousin Brian goes viral. With the Bigfoot family reunion looming, Brian's disappearance threatens their hidden world. Blizz and his quirky team embark on a mission to find Brian and safeguard their secret. Can they succeed before the truth is revealed to the world? Join Blizz in a whimsical adventure filled with goblins, Goatman, and more, where the stakes are high and the laughs are plenty.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Thriller

By Jon Scieszka, Brett Helquist (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Guys Read series

Mysteries unfold with a body, a terrorist, and a wish machine.

288 pages· 49,963 words· Est. 7 hour read

3.7/5 Goodreads · 746 ratings

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Summary: Dive into a world where a body on the tracks, a teenage terrorist, and a wish-granting machine collide. Meet the world's worst private detective as he navigates a web of intrigue and danger. Each story in this thrilling collection promises unexpected twists and relentless suspense. Will the detective solve the mysteries, or will chaos reign? Discover the secrets hidden within these pages and prepare for a pulse-pounding ride that will keep you guessing until the very end.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Legendary Creatures

By Mary Budzik, Simon Basher (Illustrator) · Basher History series

Explore mythical beasts from Bigfoot to Camazotz, uncovering secrets of legendary creatures worldwide.

128 pages· 12,010 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 32 ratings

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Summary: Dive into a world where mythical creatures roam, from the depths of the Atlantic to the Amazon's canopy. Meet the fierce Ndalawo in Uganda's forests and the eerie Camazotz in Mayan ruins. This journey through folklore unveils the mysteries of legendary beasts like Bigfoot and Mermaids. With vibrant illustrations, discover the magic and mayhem of these creatures, each with a story to tell. Will you brave the thundery skies and shadowy caves to uncover their secrets? Embark on an adventure that spans continents and centuries, revealing the wonders of our world's most legendary inhabitants.

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Picture Book · Ages 10–13 · 2014

Bigfoot

By Ken Karst · Enduring Mysteries series

Uncover the truth behind Bigfoot's mysterious sightings and hoaxes.

48 pages· 5,211 words· Est. 41 min read-aloud

3.4/5 Goodreads · 7 ratings

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Summary: Dive into the enigma of Bigfoot, where reported sightings clash with hoaxes and elusive truths. Explore the blurred lines between fact and fiction as you investigate this legendary creature's mysterious existence. Are the tales of Bigfoot mere myths, or is there a hidden reality waiting to be uncovered? Embark on a journey through history's enduring mysteries and decide for yourself if the truth is out there.

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

Scary Monsters

By Jim Whiting · Really Scary Stuff series

Do monsters lurk in the shadows, or are they just tales?

24 pages· 764 words· Est. 9 min read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 11 ratings

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Summary: Venture into a world where bloodthirsty vampires, ravenous werewolves, and brain-hungry zombies roam. Are these creatures of the night real, or mere figments of imagination? Uncover the truth behind the legends and decide for yourself if monsters truly exist. Prepare for a spine-chilling journey that will leave you questioning the line between myth and reality.

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2014

Search for Bigfoot

By Jan Fields, Scott Brundage (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Monster Hunters series

A hunt for Bigfoot in Florida swamps reveals unexpected dangers and mysteries.

80 pages· 10,011 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 9 ratings

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Summary: In the Florida swamps, the Monster Hunters seek the elusive Skunk Ape. As they navigate the murky waters, they encounter a Florida panther and a suspicious ranger with a vendetta. Is the Skunk Ape real, or is something more sinister lurking in the shadows? The team must unravel the truth while respecting the delicate balance of nature. Will they uncover the mystery, or become prey themselves?

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2015

Is the Loch Ness Monster Real?

By Allison Lassieur · Unexplained: What's the Evidence? series

Is the Loch Ness monster real or just a myth? Investigate the evidence.

32 pages· 1,093 words· Est. 13 min read

3.8/5 Goodreads · 6 ratings

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Summary: Dive into the mystery of the Loch Ness monster. Explore the evidence, sift through hoaxes, and challenge your beliefs. Are these legendary tales rooted in reality or mere fiction? This book invites you to investigate and decide for yourself, sparking curiosity and critical thinking. Will you uncover the truth behind the legend?

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2025

Wild Ghost Chase

By John Patrick Green, Christopher Hastings, Pat Lewis (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Agents of S.U.I.T. series

A ghostly mystery haunts S.U.I.T. agents. Can they solve it before it's too late?

208 pages· 11,646 words· Est. 2 hour read

4.4/5 Goodreads · 487 ratings

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Summary: New recruit Zeb the sheep joins S.U.I.T. to tackle their biggest mystery yet. With a ghostly General Inspectre possessing agents, Zeb, Cilantro, Bongo, and Marsha must unravel the enigma to free their friend and complete the Inspectre's unfinished business. Can they crack the case before it's too late?

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