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The Best Choose-your-own Stories Books for Kids

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2023

Search for a Giant Squid

By Amy Seto Forrester, Andy Chou Musser (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Science Explorers series

Embark on a deep-sea quest to find the elusive giant squid. Choose wisely; each decision shapes your adventure.

96 pages

4.3/5 Goodreads · 184 ratings

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Summary: Dive into the ocean's twilight zone on a thrilling quest for the elusive giant squid. As part of a deep-sea expedition, you'll choose your submersible, pilot, and dive site. Each decision leads to a unique path filled with discoveries about marine life and scientific exploration. Will you uncover the secrets of the deep or face unexpected challenges? This interactive adventure not only entertains but also introduces young readers to the fascinating world of marine zoology and the diverse team behind every expedition. Perfect for curious minds eager to explore STEM and the mysteries of the ocean.

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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2024

The Book That Can Read Your Mind

By Marianna Coppo

Pick a character, and this magical book will reveal your choice.

48 pages

4.0/5 Goodreads · 758 ratings

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Summary: Step into a world of enchantment with Lady Rabbit's mind-reading magic book. Choose a character from the audience, and watch as the book unveils your secret pick. Inspired by 17th-century magic, this interactive adventure invites readers to explore its pages repeatedly, each time with a new surprise. Perfect for young magic enthusiasts, this book offers a delightful escape from screens, celebrating the wonder of books as an experience. Will you outsmart the book, or will it always know your choice? Let the magic show begin and discover the mystery within its pages!

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Pick the Plot

By James Riley · Story Thieves series

Trapped in a time travel book, Owen's fate is in your hands. Will you help him escape or leave him to the dinosaurs?

367 pages

4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,433 ratings

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Summary: Owen Conners is trapped in a time travel book, where your choices decide his fate. Imprisoned with time criminals in a prehistoric era, Owen meets Kara, who claims to know him. Together, they must escape to save his friend Bethany from a dire threat. Can Owen convince you to guide him back, or will you choose a path that leaves him stranded? The power is yours in this interactive adventure where the line between fiction and reality blurs, and the stakes are nothing less than the fate of two worlds.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

What Should Darla Do?

By Ganit Levy, Adir Levy (Illustrator) · The Power to Choose series

Guide a young astronaut-in-training as she learns to make wise choices on her journey to Mars.

76 pages

4.5/5 Goodreads · 410 ratings

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Summary: Meet Darla, a spirited astronaut-in-training with dreams of reaching Mars. Inspired by her doll, Astronautica, Darla must master the Power to Choose wisely. In this interactive adventure, you decide her path through eight thrilling stories. Will Darla's choices lead her closer to her cosmic dream, or will unexpected challenges arise? Embark on this journey where every decision shapes her destiny, and the fun never ends. Help Darla navigate her day and discover the power of choice in this engaging, choose-your-own-adventure tale.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

What Should Danny Do? School Day

By Adir Levy, Ganit Levy, Mat Sadler (Illustrator) · The Power to Choose series

Guide Danny's school day and shape his destiny in this interactive adventure.

72 pages

4.6/5 Goodreads · 520 ratings

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Summary: Danny returns for a new school day where every choice is yours to make. As a Superhero-in-Training, Danny faces decisions that will shape his day and teach valuable lessons. With eight possible endings, each choice leads to a different outcome. Will Danny's day end in triumph or trouble? Dive into this interactive journey and discover the power of decision-making. Can you explore all the paths and find the best ending for Danny?

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

What Should Danny Do?

By Adir Levy, Ganit Levy, Mat Sadler (Illustrator) · The Power to Choose series

Guide Danny's choices and discover how decisions shape his day and life.

68 pages

4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,182 ratings

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Summary: Join Danny, a Superhero-in-Training, as he navigates daily choices that shape his world. In this interactive adventure, kids decide Danny's path, learning the power of choices and their consequences. With nine possible endings, each decision leads to a new lesson, teaching children how their own choices can transform their lives. Will Danny's day end in triumph or trouble? The answer lies in your hands. Dive into a journey where every choice matters and discover the superhero within.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1984

The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

By Chris Van Allsburg

Unravel the mystery of cryptic images and captions left by a vanished illustrator.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1984)Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1985)

32 pages· 192 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

4.5/5 Goodreads · 7,196 ratings

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Summary: When enigmatic illustrator Harris Burdick disappears, he leaves behind fourteen mysterious drawings, each with a puzzling caption. What secrets lie within a nun floating in a cathedral or a chair ending up in France? Readers are invited to weave their own tales, exploring the unknown and crafting stories from these intriguing images. As they delve into the mystery, they must ask: What happened to Burdick, and what do these images mean? This book challenges young minds to unlock their creativity and imagination, offering endless possibilities and narratives waiting to be discovered.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Mystery in the Mansion

By Lauren Magaziner · Case Closed series

Solve the mystery to save a detective agency. Choose wisely.

400 pages

4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,085 ratings

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Summary: Carlos Serrano faces his first mystery when his mom falls ill, leaving her detective agency's fate in his hands. With best friend Eliza and her brother Frank, Carlos must unravel a case involving a quirky millionaire, death threats, and hidden treasure. Your choices will guide them through tricky riddles and elusive suspects. Can you help them crack the case and save the agency, or will it be game over? Dive into this interactive adventure where every decision counts!

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Search for Snake River

By Jesse Wiley · Book #3 in the The Oregon Trail series

Survive the perilous Snake River crossing or face the unknown on the Oregon Trail.

160 pages

4.0/5 Goodreads · 231 ratings

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Summary: In 1850, a family treks toward Oregon City, battling the elements and unforeseen dangers. The Snake River crossing looms ahead, a test of survival and decision-making. With twenty-two possible outcomes, each choice could lead to triumph or disaster. Will you guide them safely across the treacherous waters, or will the journey end in failure? Every decision counts in this gripping adventure where your choices shape the fate of the pioneers. Can you navigate the challenges and reach the promised land, or will the trail claim another victim?

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1979

The Cave of Time

By Edward Packard · Choose Your Own Adventure series

Lost in a cave, your choices lead to the past or future. What fate awaits you?

115 pages

3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,895 ratings

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Summary: Trapped in the mysterious Cave of Time, your decisions will shape your destiny. Will you face a prehistoric predator or journey aboard an alien craft? Each path offers a new adventure, and only your choices determine the outcome. Dare to explore the unknown and uncover the secrets of time itself. With 40 thrilling endings, every decision leads to a different fate. Which path will you choose, and what incredible experiences await? The adventure is yours to create and recreate, time and time again.

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Choose-your-own Stories Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about choose-your-own stories for preschool and elementary-age readers.

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Lenny the Lobster

Ages 4–7 · 2019

A lobster faces a boiling dilemma at a dinner party. Stay or escape?

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Mermaid Island

Ages 7–10 · 2020

Will you leave the sea to teach land royals about ocean protection?

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Endlessly Ever After

Ages 4–8 · 2022

A young girl visits her sick grandmother, but her journey is fraught with obstacles and unexpected events.

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What Should Danny Do? On Vacation!

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Danny's vacation tests his choices with nine possible endings.

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I'm Furious

Ages 3–8 · 1993

A boy must choose how to handle his anger when his brother ruins his prized possession.

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What's Going On Here?

Ages 3–5 · 2019

Mix and match pages to create endless funny tales.

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What Will You Do, Curious George?

Ages 4–8 · 2024

Guide George through a day of choices and surprises.

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Choose-your-own Stories Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about choose-your-own stories for developing and independent readers.

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The Titanic

Ages 8–12 · 2007

Navigate the Titanic's sinking. Will your choices lead to survival or doom?

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The Race to Chimney Rock

Ages 8–12 · 2018

Navigate the Oregon Trail's dangers to reach Chimney Rock. Choose wisely or face peril.

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Can You Survive Storm Chasing?

Ages 10–13 · 2011

Survive deadly storms or face doom. Your choices decide.

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Danger at the Haunted Gate

Ages 6–10 · 2018

Survive the Oregon Trail's perils to reach Devil's Gate. Choose wisely or face dire consequences.

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Can You Survive the Titanic?

Ages 10–13 · 2011

Survive the Titanic's sinking by making life-or-death choices. Will you escape or meet your doom?

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The Revolutionary War

Ages 8–12 · 2009

Choose your path in the Revolutionary War: spy, soldier, or loyalist.

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The Oregon Trail

Ages 8–12 · 2013

Choose your path on the Oregon Trail: opportunity or peril awaits.

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Escape from the Carnival of Horrors

Ages 8–12 · 1995

Enter a carnival where rides test more than courage.

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Please Don't Feed the Vampire!

Ages 8–12 · 1997

Open a mysterious can and face a vampire transformation or a ferocious vampire dog. Choose wisely.

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Star Wars: A Finn & Poe Adventure

Ages 6–8 · 2019

Navigate the galaxy's dangers to protect the Resistance from the First Order.

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Ghost Island

Ages 8–12 · 1986

Will you face the island ghost or explore the haunted cemetery alone?

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Return to Atlantis

Ages 8–12 · 1988

Dive deep to prove Atlantis exists or face eternal ocean captivity.

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