Books About Youtube

The Best Youtube Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about youtube? 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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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Youtube

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2020

Kid Youtuber

By Marcus Emerson

New kid aims for YouTube fame with wild pranks and mishaps. Will he succeed or crash spectacularly?

167 pages· 18,962 words· Est. 2 hour read

4.5 Goodreads · 2,820 ratings

Paperback

Summary: Davy Spencer is determined to become the most popular kid at his new school by launching a YouTube channel filled with outrageous pranks and hilarious stunts. With his friends Chuck and Annie by his side, Davy's antics range from school lunch reviews to undercover detention missions. But as his schemes grow wilder, will Davy's quest for fame lead to success or chaos? Dive into a world of laughter and unexpected twists as Davy navigates the ups and downs of becoming a YouTube sensation. Can he handle the pressure, or will his plans unravel?

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$1348

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

My Life as a Youtuber

By Janet Tashjian, Jake Tashjian (Illustrator) · Book #7 in the My Life series

Derek juggles Youtube dreams and keeping his monkey, Frank, from leaving. Can he solve both challenges?

272 pages· 27,761 words· Est. 4 hour read

4.3 Goodreads · 313 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: Derek Fallon is thrilled to start a Youtube web series with his friends, but the path to stardom is tougher than expected. Meanwhile, his beloved foster monkey, Frank, is set to leave for monkey college. Desperate to keep Frank around, Derek hatches a plan: what if Frank starred in his videos? As Derek navigates the pressures of online fame and the impending farewell, he must find a way to balance his dreams with his heart. Will Derek's creative solution work, or will he have to say goodbye to Frank? Discover the twists in this humorous tale of friendship and ambition.

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$1248

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

The Fabulous Guide to Lana's Life

By Lana Rae

A gaming star shares her favorite style tips and game secrets.

128 pages

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Paperback

Summary: YouTube creator Lana Rae shares her gamer-girl life in this official guide, packed with fashion tips, Roblox hacks and notes about her favorite games. Fans can dip in anywhere for ideas to try in their own games and outfits.

Dude Perfect: Viral Videos to Entertainment Empire

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$674

Picture Book · Ages 8–11 · 2027

Dude Perfect: Viral Videos to Entertainment Empire

By Erin Falligant · All Star Influencers series

Backyard trick shots grow into a record-breaking global entertainment brand.

32 pages

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Paperback

Summary: Dude Perfect started as a group of friends filming trick shots in a backyard. This book traces how their stunts and record-breaking challenges went viral and grew into a brand with live tours, TV shows, and millions of fans. Packed with fun facts and photos, it shows how the trick-shot team built an entertainment empire.

Mark Rober: NASA Engineer to YouTube Sensation

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$674

Picture Book · Ages 8–11 · 2027

Mark Rober: NASA Engineer to YouTube Sensation

By Mari Bolte · All Star Influencers series

How did a NASA engineer become one of the internet's favorite science stars?

32 pages

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Paperback

Summary: Mark Rober worked as an engineer at NASA before turning his love of building and experimenting into a hugely popular YouTube channel. This fact-packed book follows his path from spacecraft to viral videos, with his inventive experiments, clever pranks, and the ways he uses science to spark curiosity and creativity in fans around the world. Photos and fun facts round out the profile.

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$1049

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2027

Robot vs. Human

By Mark Rober · Crunchlabs by Mark Rober series

People and machines face off in seven challenges. Who comes out on top?

64 pages

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Paperback

Summary: A former NASA engineer stages seven contests between people and the robots he and his team have built for his popular videos. Photos, infographics and behind-the-scenes details explain how each machine works and what gives humans or robots the edge in every round.

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$1049

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2027

Squirrel vs. Maze

By Mark Rober · Crunchlabs by Mark Rober series

Can a backyard squirrel outsmart an obstacle course built by an engineer?

64 pages

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Paperback

Summary: A former NASA engineer builds an ever more complicated backyard maze to keep squirrels away from a bird feeder, then watches them try to solve it. Photos, diagrams and behind-the-scenes notes from his popular video series explain the engineering behind each obstacle and what the squirrels' problem-solving reveals.

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$1049

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

Lava vs. Laser

By Mark Rober · Crunchlabs by Mark Rober series

Molten rock faces focused light in seven science battles. Which force wins?

64 pages

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Paperback

Summary: A former NASA engineer turned YouTube creator pits lava against lasers in seven head-to-head science showdowns based on one of his most popular videos. Photos and behind-the-scenes looks from the shoot explain the science of heat, light and melting as each round builds toward a final champion.

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$574

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2027

JJ & Mikey: Penguin Rescue!

By G. M. King · JJ & Mikey series

Two blocky adventurers cross a dangerous world to bring a lost baby bird home.

32 pages

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Paperback

Summary: JJ and Mikey find a baby penguin wandering through Minecraft on her own. Her mama is at the top of Snow Mountain, so the two adventurers set out across a canyon, through a zombie-filled forest and down a waterfall to bring the little penguin home.

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$1248

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

Extreme Engineering

By Mark Rober · Crunchlabs by Mark Rober series

Can you swim in a pool of gelatin? Discover the science behind epic viral stunts.

128 pages· 16,335 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

5.0 Goodreads · 1 ratings

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Paperback

Summary: YouTube engineer Mark Rober takes readers behind the scenes of his most popular videos. Can you swim in a pool of Jell-O? Can a shark smell a single drop of blood in the water? Would you sink or float in a pool of water beads? Packed with photos, stats and fun facts, this nonfiction book explains the science and engineering behind each epic experiment.

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