Minecraft Books for Kids
We’re passionate about ensuring literacy is accessible to every child, as it is essential for a happy, successful life. This collection brings blocky adventures to readers ages 5 to 9. Each book features familiar gaming elements that Minecraft fans love, using the game’s appeal to motivate reading.
Brat Cat Can Fly
Fig Pig came back from the End and gave Brat Cat some wings. He tells her what to do so she can put them on. They strap on to her chest to sit at the back.
Dolphin Dilemma
Zom often talks about his time under the sea with the dolphins. Jack and Skel said that he ought to take them with him so that they could see the sights for themselves. The next day that they had free, they set out.
Ned Gives a Haircut
Ned has made a neat home in the flower fields. With the help of his magic book, he built himself a shed. But there was a big problem with it.
Snow!
Tip wakes up and smells something new. He wakes up Fig Pig and Brat Cat to help him find the smell. The crew go and find that the grass is wet with snow.
Starfang's Big Night Out
Starfang the spider loves his cozy life on the couch, but when someone leaves a window open, he can’t resist slipping out for a nighttime adventure. At first, everything is exciting - new smells, new tastes, and so much to explore! But when Starfang stumbles into a cave full of tough, scary cave spiders, his fun night takes a dangerous turn. Will his friends Bones, Skel, and Zom find him before it’s too late?
A Hot Christmas
Did you know that in some parts of the world, Christmas happens in the middle of summer? Join Dr Can Do, Jill, Minx, and their friends in Canville for a very different kind of holiday celebration. Instead of snowflakes and warm coats, there’s swimming, sunshine, and splashing! With a decorated tree, a visit from Santa, and plenty of Christmas crackers, this festive day is full of surprises. What makes a summer Christmas so special?
Jill Has a Go
Jill has a problem. She has done so much mining lately that she has stacks and stacks of stone that she does not need. It fills her chests and there is no room for the things she wants in there.
Ned Digs and Digs
Ned had come to this new, unknown world wanting one thing. A place to live and to settle down in. With the help of his magic book, he found it.
Ned Protects His Wheat
Ned and his magic book have worked hard to plant a wheat field, but danger lurks nearby! A sneaky creeper is hiding in the tall stalks, waiting to cause trouble. When disaster strikes and destroys everything Ned built, he must find a way to protect his farm and start again. Can Ned outsmart the naughty creepers and keep his wheat safe? Will he ever get to enjoy the fruits of his hard work?
Ned and His Cows
Ned lives in this house with his magic book. He has made himself some leather armour to wear. ‘I need to find a spot to put this armour in my house,’ says Ned.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do Minecraft books get children to read?
Minecraft books turn a child’s existing passion into reading motivation. Stanovich (1986) found that children who read more — for any reason — develop stronger vocabularies and fluency, creating a positive cycle he called the Matthew Effect. When a child who loves Minecraft discovers books about the game, they read willingly rather than reluctantly.
Are these Minecraft books appropriate for 5-year-olds?
Yes. The Minecraft-themed stories are written for children ages 5 to 9 and focus on adventure, creativity, and problem-solving — not mature content. Each book uses decodable text matched to specific phonics levels, so even the earliest readers can enjoy Minecraft-themed stories with words they can genuinely sound out.
Can Minecraft story books be used for reluctant readers?
Minecraft books are one of the most effective tools for reluctant readers, especially children who prefer screens to print. Research in Frontiers in Psychology (2022) found that children become genuinely absorbed in fiction when the content connects to their interests — and for many children, nothing connects quite like Minecraft.
What formats are these Minecraft books available in?
Minecraft books are available to read on the Bookbot website, with many titles free to access. Depending on the title, children may also find options such as PDF downloads, printable versions, audiobooks, or read-aloud mode with word-by-word highlighting that follows along with the text.
What reading levels are the Minecraft books written at?
The collection covers levels from basic CVC words for beginning readers through consonant blends, digraphs, and multi-syllable patterns. You can filter by grade level or check the scope and sequence to find Minecraft stories at your child’s current reading level.