Books About Cryptids

The Best Cryptids Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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.

The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Cryptids

Dear Mothman
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2023

Dear Mothman

By Robin Gow

A grieving boy seeks solace and truth in the legend of Mothman.

320 pages· 38,149 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 3,176 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Noah, a young trans boy, grapples with the loss of his best friend, Lewis, by writing letters to Mothman, Lewis's favorite cryptid. As strange events unfold near his home, Noah's curiosity grows, leading him to choose Mothman as his science fair project. Despite skepticism and a lack of evidence, Noah's quest for belonging and understanding drives him into the woods, hoping to uncover the truth. Will he find the answers he seeks, or will the mystery of Mothman remain unsolved?
It Came from the Trees
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$1697
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 Goodreads · 1,297 ratings
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Hardcover
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.
The Bawk-ness Monster
Graphic Nov.
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$2184
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

The Bawk-ness Monster

By Natalie Riess, Sara Goetter · Book #1 in the Cryptid Kids series

A childhood savior resurfaces as cryptids vanish. Can Penny and friends save them?

224 pages· 7,282 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 520 ratings
$22.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: Penny's childhood memory of the Bawk-ness Monster, a creature that saved her from drowning, drives her to find it one last time before moving away. With friends Luc and K, she embarks on a quest to see 'Bessie' again. But their adventure takes a dangerous turn when they discover cryptids are being kidnapped by a sinister collector. As the stakes rise, Penny and her friends must act quickly to rescue these mythical beings. Will they succeed in their mission, or will the cryptids disappear forever?
Mothman's Curse
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$1498
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Mothman's Curse

By Christine Hayes, James K. Hindle (Illustrator)

An old camera prints photos of a ghost, and a local legend starts coming true.

320 pages· 58,862 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 349 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Josie lives in the most haunted town in America, but the strangest thing she usually sees is the customers at her family's auction house. Then she and her brothers find a Polaroid camera that prints pictures of the ghost of a local recluse, and they are drawn into the legend of the Mothman and a curse that threatens their whole town.
Nox Winters and the Midnight Wolf
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 8–+ · 2024

Nox Winters and the Midnight Wolf

By Rochelle Hassan · Book #1 in the Nox Winters Chronicles series

A boy ventures into a monster-filled forest to save his dying twin.

368 pages
3.9 Goodreads · 108 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: Twelve-year-old Nox Winters lives in Evergreen, Maine, a tourist town famous for a batlike legend called the Evergreen Devil. When doctors can't explain why his twin brother Noah is wasting away, Nox ventures deep into the Nightwood, a forest full of magic and monsters, to find a cure. First book of the Nox Winters Chronicles.
Is It Real? the Loch Ness Monster
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$2564
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 Goodreads · 278 ratings
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Hardcover
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.
Meet the Bigfeet
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$858
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

Meet the Bigfeet

By Kevin Sherry · Book #1 in the 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 Goodreads · 1,225 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
Hardcover
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.
Thriller
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$1049
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 Goodreads · 750 ratings
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Paperback
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.
The Loch Ness Monster
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$2532
Picture Book · Ages 8–14 · 2009

The Loch Ness Monster

By Connie Colwell Miller

Strange waves and blurry photos: could a monster really live in a lake?

32 pages
4.1 Goodreads · 9 ratings
$26.65Save 5%
Library Binding
Summary: Strange waves appear on a deep Scottish lake, and mysterious photographs seem to match a 1,500-year-old legend. Could a monster be living in Loch Ness? This book explores the Nessie legend, famous sightings and how scientists are trying to solve the mystery.
The Loch Ness Monster
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$2940
Picture Book · Ages 8–13 · 2018

The Loch Ness Monster

By Emily Rose Oachs · Investigating the Unexplained series

Researchers hunt for evidence of a mysterious creature hidden beneath a Scottish lake.

32 pages· 1,397 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.0 Goodreads · 7 ratings
$30.95Save 5%
Library Binding
Summary: Accounts of a legendary lake creature introduce the tools researchers use to investigate sightings and weigh the available evidence.
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Cryptids Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about cryptids for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Bigfoot
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$3095

Bigfoot

Ages 8–13 · 2018

Does Bigfoot roam the Pacific Northwest, or is it a myth? Explore the evidence.

Bigfoot
Series
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$4135

Bigfoot

Ages 10–13 · 2014

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

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Cryptids Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about cryptids for developing and independent readers.

Legendary Creatures
Series
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$999

Legendary Creatures

Ages 8–12 · 2021

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

Scary Monsters
Series
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$2599

Scary Monsters

Ages 6–9 · 2010

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

Moby Duck
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$2299

Moby Duck

Ages 8–12 · 2025

A forbidden quest for Moby Duck leads to unexpected dangers and mysterious encounters.

Wild Ghost Chase
#3 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1299

Wild Ghost Chase

Ages 7–10 · 2025

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

Bigfoot!
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$2893

Bigfoot!

Ages 8–11 · 2012

Is Bigfoot real or just a myth? Explore the mystery.

Zoned Out
#2 in Series
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$1699

Zoned Out

Ages 9–12 · 2022

Monsters escape Area 51. Can four kid interns capture them before chaos reigns?

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