Books About The Kraken

The Best The Kraken Books for Kids

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Looking for excellent children's books about the kraken? 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 3 Favorite Books About The Kraken

Lilly and Fin
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2000

Lilly and Fin

Merpups defy rules, exploring caves, unaware humans hunt them. What else lurks in the deep?

96 pages· 8,045 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.8/7 Bookroo·3.8/5 Goodreads · 326 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Lilly and Fin, adventurous merpups, love exploring forbidden caves beyond their mermaid city. Ignoring tales of humans and sea monsters, they dive into mischief. But when a human couple seeks to capture a mermaid for their rare collection, the merpups' playful escapades turn perilous. Are the legends true? What dangers await in the depths? Join Lilly and Fin on a thrilling underwater adventure, where curiosity could lead to unexpected encounters and hidden truths. With vibrant illustrations, this tale invites readers to discover the mysteries of the sea and the courage of two daring merpups.
Search for the Sea Monster
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2025

Search for the Sea Monster

By Megan Reyes, Kay Davault (Illustrator) · Book #4 in the Llama Quest series

Two kids and a llama face a kraken to find a magical stone.

128 pages
4.8 Goodreads · 8 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Dak, Fenn, and their magical llama, Lucy, dive into an underwater quest to retrieve the lost water stone. With the help of merkids, they navigate the ocean depths, only to confront a furious kraken searching for her missing son. As they race against a cunning thief, can they unite to solve the mystery and save their kingdom? Join Team Llama Quest in a world of magical creatures and unexpected challenges.
What Do We Know About the Kraken?
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

What Do We Know About the Kraken?

Uncover the truth behind the legendary Kraken: myth or reality?

112 pages· 6,981 words· Est. 59 min read
4.1 Goodreads · 187 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Dive into the depths of history and legend with 'What Do We Know About the Kraken?' Explore the origins of this fearsome sea monster, feared by sailors and immortalized by writers like Tennyson and Verne. Discover the facts and myths surrounding the Kraken, and learn about the giant squid that may have inspired its terrifying tales. Is the Kraken a creature of the deep or a figment of imagination? Embark on a journey to uncover the truth behind this enigmatic sea beast.