Books About Origami

The Best Origami Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about origami? 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 Strange Case of Origami Yoda
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda

By Tom Angleberger · Book #1 in the Origami Yoda series

A sixth-grader's origami Yoda puppet offers eerily accurate advice, sparking curiosity and mystery.

The E.B. White Read Aloud Award (2011)Cybils Award (2010)
192 pages· 19,531 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 31,662 ratings
Paperback
Summary: Sixth-grader Dwight is an oddball, but his origami Yoda puppet is uncannily wise. It predicts pop quizzes and saves classmates from embarrassment. Tommy, Dwight's friend, investigates how Yoda can be so insightful when Dwight seems clueless. As the puppet's reputation grows, the entire class seeks its guidance. Is it the Force, or something else? Dive into this humorous and mysterious case file to uncover the truth behind Origami Yoda's wisdom.
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Love Made Me More

A boy's life is forever changed by a magical origami crane.

32 pages· 468 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
6.5/7 Bookroo·4.2/5 Goodreads · 147 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: A boy learns to fold an origami crane from his grandmother, sparking a lifelong friendship. This crane witnesses his joys and sorrows, becoming a constant companion through life's milestones. As the boy grows into a man, the crane remains a symbol of enduring love and connection. Eventually, he passes this tradition to his own son, continuing the legacy. How does a simple paper crane hold such power over a lifetime? Discover the magic of small moments and lasting bonds in this touching tale of generational love and friendship.
Picture Book · Ages 3–+ · 2007

Lissy's Friends

New girl Lissy's origami friends come to life, but can they stay?

40 pages· 448 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 215 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Lissy, the shy new girl at school, crafts origami friends to ease her loneliness. When her paper creations come to life, she finds herself surrounded by companions. But as they begin to leave, Lissy faces the challenge of finding a lasting friendship. Can she create a bond that endures beyond paper? Discover the magic and heart in Lissy's quest for true connection.
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2006

Horrible Harry and the Triple Revenge

A ruined origami sparks a mysterious revenge plot at school.

54 pages· 4,049 words· Est. 45 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 350 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In Room 3B, Horrible Harry is on a mission for triple revenge after Sid destroys Song Lee's origami creation. As Harry plots his mysterious payback, classmates wonder if it will unfold on pajama day or at his birthday party. Will Sid face the ultimate exclusion, or does Harry have a more cunning plan? The suspense builds as everyone waits to see how Harry's revenge will play out.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

The Surprise Attack of Jabba the Puppett

Students battle a mind-numbing test-prep system with origami puppets. Can they reclaim their favorite classes?

240 pages· 28,508 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 5,442 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: At McQuarrie Middle School, Dwight and his friends face the FunTime Menace, a test-prep system threatening their beloved electives. With Origami Yoda's guidance, they form a Rebel Alliance, each wielding their own origami puppet. As they unite against the mind-numbing videos and singing calculators, the stakes rise: will their creativity and teamwork be enough to defeat this educational tyranny and restore drama, art, and band? Join the adventure as the students fight for their right to learn and express themselves in this thrilling installment of the Origami Yoda series.
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