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The Best Video Games Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about video games? 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.

It's Now or Nether!
The End of the Overworld!
The Golem's Game!
New Pets on the Block
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2011

Ready Player One

By Ernest Cline · Book #1 in the Ready Player One series

In 2045, a virtual treasure hunt turns deadly as rivals vie for control of a digital empire.

480 pages· 132,733 words· Est. 12.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,334,633 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2019

Slay

A teen game developer battles a troll threatening her secret game and identity.

336 pages· 82,144 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 16,042 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

Trouble at the Arcade

Young detectives uncover a mystery at the arcade.

96 pages· 9,515 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 711 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2025

It's Now or Nether!

A daring rescue in the Nether as friends face danger and detention.

144 pages· 15,354 words· Est. 3 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 76 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2024

The End of the Overworld!

A rift threatens Minecraft's existence. Can the team save their world in time?

144 pages· 13,496 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 120 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2023

The Golem's Game!

A perilous obstacle course in the Nether tests a team's unity and survival skills.

144 pages· 12,291 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 155 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2022

New Pets on the Block

A witch's quest challenges players to protect a rare creature in a chaotic Minecraft world.

144 pages· 13,617 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 199 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

To Bee, Or Not to Bee!

Bees vanish, a hive mind emerges, and a dark sky rip threatens. Can they save their world?

144 pages· 13,793 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 160 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Ready. Set. Respawn!

Can they save the Minecraft server before it's shut down forever?

144 pages· 13,384 words· Est. 2 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 113 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Minecraft Volume 3 (Graphic Novel)

By Sfe R. Monster, Sarah Graley (Illustrator), Stef Purenins (Illustrator), John J. Hill (Illustrator)

A team faces their toughest challenge in the Nether without their expert guide.

88 pages· 748 words· Est. 9 min read
6.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 395 ratings
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Video Games Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about video games for the youngest readers and listeners.

AlphaBit

Ages 2–4 · 2019

Embark on an 8-bit alphabet quest to uncover hidden treasures.

Stranger Things: We Can Count on Eleven

Ages 2–5 · 2022

Count from one to eleven with Stranger Things' Funko Pop! characters in a whimsical adventure.

Video Games

Ages 0–3 · 2021

Introduce your baby to gaming adventures and level up their playtime skills.

The Power of Three
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The Power of Three

Ages 2–5 · 2021

Three young heroes unite to defeat villains and learn the power of teamwork.

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Video Games Picture Books

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

Super Rabbit Boy’s Team-Up Trouble!

Ages 5–7 · 2021

Two heroes team up to stop a villainous duo from stealing the Ultra Diamond.

Robo-Rabbit Boy, Go!

Ages 5–7 · 2019

A robot rabbit boy must save the day when a ghost troop is unleashed in Animal Town

Super Rabbit Racers!

Ages 5–7 · 2017

A group of racers compete in the Super Cup Grand Prix to win the Super Cup and the power of super speed.

Super Rabbit Boy's Time Jump!
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Super Rabbit Boy's Time Jump!

Ages 5–7 · 2020

A young rabbit must travel back in time to prevent a villain from taking away his superpowers

Super Rabbit All-Stars!
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Super Rabbit All-Stars!

Ages 5–7 · 2019

A group of characters compete in a series of games to be crowned the Ultimate All-Star Champion.

The Super Side-Quest Test!
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The Super Side-Quest Test!

Ages 5–7 · 2018

Can Super Rabbit Boy stop King Viking's robot and save Animal Town?

Super Rabbit Boy vs. Super Rabbit Boss!
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Super Rabbit Boy vs. Super Rabbit Boss!

Ages 5–7 · 2018

A rabbit must rescue his friends from an evil king and his robot army

The Boy Who Thought Outside the Box

Ages 5–10 · 2020

Discover the origins of video games with the inventor who transformed TVs into gaming consoles.

Super Billy Goats Gruff

Ages 8–11 · 2015

Three goats must escape a video game dungeon or become a troll's lunch.

Jack Gets Zapped!

Ages 4–8 · 2021

A boy gets sucked into a video game and must be rescued by his mother.

On a Magical Do-Nothing Day

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A rainy day reveals the magic of unplugged exploration.

The Best Way to Play

Ages 4–8 · 1997

Little Bill learns imagination beats any video game.

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Video Games Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about video games for developing and independent readers.

Into the Game!

Ages 6–9 · 2019

Four students are transported into their favorite video game, Minecraft, where they must work together to survive and thrive in a blocky 3D world filled with creatures and danger.

Double Down

Ages 8–12 · 2016

Greg's plan to make a movie for fame might just double his troubles.

The Invisible Invasion
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The Invisible Invasion

Ages 8–12 · 2018

Trapped in a game, Jesse must survive wild creatures to save his friend.

What Is Nintendo?

Ages 7–11 · 2021

Discover how a small card company became a gaming giant.

Enter the Mine

Ages 8–12 · 2019

Mysterious holes appear, friends vanish. Can they escape the boomium mine?

Guide to PVP Minigames

Ages 8–12 · 2018

Unleash your creativity with endless PVP minigames in Minecraft.

PopularMMOs Presents Zombies' Day Off

Ages 8–11 · 2020

A young girl discovers she has a sister in the Underworld and embarks on a journey to save her.

Game Over, Super Rabbit Boy!
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Game Over, Super Rabbit Boy!

Ages 5–7 · 2017

A hero must rescue a friend from an evil villain who seeks to rid the world of fun and happiness

PopularMMOs Presents A Hole New World

Ages 8–12 · 2018

Trapped in an underworld, can they save their friend from zombies before time runs out?

Minecraft: Mobestiary
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Minecraft: Mobestiary

Ages 8–12 · 2017

Uncover the secrets to outsmart every Minecraft mob.

Super Rabbit Boy Powers Up!
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Super Rabbit Boy Powers Up!

Ages 5–7 · 2017

A hero must stop a villain from getting a powerful artifact

Super Rabbit Boy Blasts Off!
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Super Rabbit Boy Blasts Off!

Ages 6–8 · 2018

A hero must stop a villain from causing trouble in space and on Earth

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