Minecraft Books for Kids
by Tom Burns
If you have a kid, there’s a 70% chance there’s a Minecraft video on right now. Minecraft is one of the most popular video games in the world, and one of its biggest icons is Stampy Cat (a.k.a. Joseph Garrett), the jovial creator of a Minecraft video empire. Kids LOVE watching people play Minecraft and Stampy is one of the most viewed YouTube accounts of all time. (If you’ve ever heard an excited British man yelling “HELLO!” from your child’s room, no need to worry. They’re just watching a Stampy video.)
In January 2016, Stampy Cat released his first book — appropriately titled Stampy’s Lovely Book — which was cause for celebration for his millions of devoted fans and showed us that, even though Minecraft is all about digital worlds, the game has a growing presence in the publishing world as well. With that (and the game’s continued popularity) in mind, we put together this quick guide to the wide world of Minecraft books.
Note to Parents: If you’re struggling to understand what a Creeper or a Ghast is, you might want to check out some of these titles too.
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Books Every Minecraft Fan Needs on Their Shelf
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Beware the Creeper! (Mobs of Minecraft #1)
Available from:Even the youngest Minecraft players can learn a few tricks and tips with the help of this picture book. The story teaches readers the must-know info about creepers and how to defeat them. Check out the rest of the Mobs of Minecraft series for books about the skeleton, the mushroom, and the bee.
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Minecraft Legends: A Hero's Guide to Saving the Overworld
Available from:This must-have gaming manual gives readers the strategies for building, combat, and winning against the Piglin invasion. Every aspiring Minecraft hero needs this how-to manual on their shelf.
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Minecraft: The Survivors’ Book of Secrets
Available from:Have you ever heard of the Survivors? They're a secret group of Minecraft experts who have managed to survive the game since the days of Alpha, and The Survivors' Book of Secrets is their collective knowledge on how to play on Survival mode. With tips on how to set up a solid base and successfully defeat a crazy mob, this pocket-sized survival guide is a great gift for kids just getting into the game. It may just save their (Minecraft) life!
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Guide to Minecraft Dungeons
Available from:Learn everything you need to know about Minecraft Dungeons with this extensive guide. The Villagers need your help to overthrow the Arch-Illager, and this how-to book from the experts at Mojang gives you the tips and tricks to make it happen.
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The World of Minecraft
Available from:Minecraft didn’t become the most popular game in the world by accident. Crack open this book to discover the history behind your favorite pastime. From its fledgling beginning in 2009 to the global phenomenon it is today, readers will learn about each milestone in the game’s history.
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Minecraft: Exploded Builds: Medieval Fortress
Available from:Now any kid can be king of the castle! This step-by-step guide helps players design and build their own fortress, including everything from the turrets and throne rooms all the way down to the dungeons. The "exploded" diagrams show readers how the blocks fit together, as well as where they go and in what order. The book also offers ideas on how to customize your fortress, making it great for children who love to build but struggle to come up with their own ideas from scratch. Plus, fun facts about medieval times give this read an educational twist!
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Minecraft: Survival Challenges
Available from:Can you make it through all 30 survival challenges in this book? It’s jam-packed with tips and advice from experts to help players level up their abilities. Each challenge will make you a better Minecraft player and open a whole new way to play your favorite game.
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Books That Tell Stories in the Minecraft World
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Minecraft Ironsword Academy Series
Available from:Send your young gamer on an unforgettable adventure with the newest official Minecraft chapter book series! Morgan and Harper start attending Ironsword Academy Middle School, where they must navigate being the new kids and preventing the principal from shutting down the Minecraft server. And that’s nothing compared to the challenges they face in the game itself!
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Minecraft Stonesword Saga Chapter Book Boxed Set (Minecraft Stonesword Saga)
Available from:This gift-worthy boxed set contains all six books in the Minecraft Stonesword Saga and is perfect for chapter book readers. Each story presents a new adventure and challenge for the characters to solve, both in the real world and inside the game. These action-packed stories will keep kids off screens while satisfying their itch for more gaming.
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Minecraft Omnibus Volume 1
Available from:Graphic novel lovers will be thrilled to get their hands on this omnibus that includes the first three installments in the Minecraft graphic novel series. When Tyler moves to a new town, he connects with several new friends over their shared love of the game. They go on adventures, defeat monsters, and build their block world. Full-color illustrations and a thrilling plot will keep young readers glued to the page.
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Minecraft: The Dragon
Available from:With illagers threatening to take over her village, potion-maker Zetta sets out in search of a way to stop them. When she accidentally stumbles across the legendary ender dragon, she believes she has the answer to the village’s problem. But dragons are unpredictable, and Zetta could be setting her village up for an even bigger threat.
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Books That Bring Minecraft Into the Real World
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Minecraft Character Creator Sticker Book (Minecraft)
Available from:This Minecraft sticker puzzle book is the perfect screen-free activity to keep your kid occupied with their favorite pastime. With over 200 stickers and plenty of puzzles to solve, Minecraft mobs to customize, and characters to build, this book will be your kid’s go-to boredom buster.
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Minecraft 2-in-1: The Official Would You Rather/The Official Joke Book (Minecraft)
Available from:Kids will giggle and laugh their way through these two official Minecraft books. With plenty of jokes and silly scenarios, young Minecraft lovers can enjoy hours of fun. On a side note, these books are an excellent addition to sleepovers, parties, or game nights.
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The Crafter's Kitchen: An Official Minecraft Cookbook for Young Chefs and Their Families
Available from:Make 60 delicious recipes inspired by the different biomes in Minecraft. Make pasta in the plains, applesauce snacking cake in the forest, and key lime pie in the swamps. Whether you have a hankering for something savory or sweet, main dish or dessert, this book has plenty of inspiration to keep you fed and happy.
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Minecraft: The Unlikely Tale of Markus “Notch” Persson and the Game That Changed Everything
Available from:If you’re looking for a way to connect your child’s passion for Minecraft to the “real world,” you might want to introduce them to this engaging true story all about the creation of their favorite game. Who knows? Maybe hearing about how indie developer Markus Persson turned his homemade game into a global phenomenon might inspire them to create their own legendary gaming empire one day.
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Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2015 and updated in 2025.