Books Full of Doodles and Drawing Fun

This lively collection celebrates the joy of doodling — from squiggly lines and silly shapes to imaginative characters that leap off the page. Perfect for budding artists, reluctant readers, and creative minds of all ages, this book list blends storytelling with hands‑on drawing prompts that spark curiosity and confidence. Whether children want to learn how to doodle step‑by‑step or simply enjoy books filled with quirky illustrations, this list offers a colourful mix of inspiration, creativity, and pure artistic play. It’s an open invitation for kids to pick up a pencil, let their ideas flow, and discover that anyone can be a doodler.

Updated June 11, 2026
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Jamie Smart's Bunny vs Monkey [1]
Smart, Jamie
Paper Book
Welcome to the woods. It's chaos in there! Bunny and his friends Weenie the Squirrel, Pig (the pig), Action Beaver and Skunky the Inventor lived a peaceful life in the forest - until Monkey's rocket crash-landed and he decided to take over! Now Monkey is causing mayhem, Bunny is determined to put a...
The 13-storey treehouse
Griffiths, Andy
Paper Book
Andy and Terry live in a treehouse. But it's not just any old treehouse, it's the most amazing treehouse in the world! This treehouse has thirteen stories, a bowling alley, a see-through swimming pool, a secret underground laboratory, and a marshmallow machine that follows you around...
The cat stole my pants
Pastis, Stephan
Paper Book
In the sixth book in Stephan Pastis's hilarious series, Timmy is being threatened and must rely on his new partner to solve the mystery -- and possibly save his life! Timmy is in Key West, Florida, ostensibly for the honeymoon of his mother and Doorman Dave -- if they even got...
Accidental trouble magnet
Mian, Zanib
Paper Book
The first book in the exciting middle-grade series starring a Muslim boy with a huge imagination--now in paperback! Welcome to the imaginative brain of Omar! Omar and his family have just moved, and he is NOT excited about starting at a new school. What if the work...
Genius ideas (mostly)
Pichon, Liz
Paper Book
Seeing Delia without her sunglasses on is a BIG shock, but that's nothing compared with the surprise Dad has in store for me with his new-found fitness regime. Meanwhile, Derek and I keep practising in DOGZOMBIES-you never know, we might even get to play another gig? But right now, I'm still...
Dork diaries. Tales from a not-so-fabulous life
Russell, Rachel Renée
Paper Book
A SUPER SQUEE updated edition! Nikki Maxwell is starting eighth grade at a new school--and her very first diary is packed with hilarious stories and art in this first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series! Nikki confesses all in...
Sister act
Carney, Jen
Paper Book
The third hilarious accidental diary from Billie Upton Green (don't call her BUG!) "Ideal for fans of Tom Gates, or Pamela Butchart's books . . . a wonderful new series" - The Week Junior "Fun, funny, inclusive and warm-hearted,...
The accidental diary of B.U.G.
Carney, Jen
Paper Book
Meet Billie Upton Green and her VERY accidental diary - and don't you DARE call her B.U.G! Billie has taken the new girl at school under her wing. She'll teach her the important stuff - Biscuit Laws, Mrs Patterson and of course where to sneakily eat a Jaffa Cake. She might even get...
The extremely embarrassing life of Lottie Brooks
Kirby, Katie
Paper Book
The first book in the hilarious new series for children by the bestselling creator of Hurrah For Gin. Lottie Brooks is 11 and her life is already officially over - not only is she about to start high school without any friends or glamorous swooshy hair, she's just...
Hilda and the troll
Pearson, Luke
Paper Book
While on an expedition to seek out the magical creatures of the mountains around her home, Hilda spots a mountain troll. As she draws it, the blue-haired explorer starts to nod off... waking up to find herself lost in a snowstorm and the troll totally disappeared. On her way home, Hilda...
Diary of a wimpy kid : Greg Heffley's journal
Kinney, Jeff
Paper Book
Middle school is a survival game. Greg Heffley's just trying not to lose. In the hilarious first installment of #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney's global hit series, we're introduced to Greg Heffley--a regular kid with big dreams and even bigger problems.
How to Draw Cute Animals : A Step-By-step Learn to Draw Book for Kids Aged 6+
National Geographic Kids
Paper Book
Learn how to draw in easy steps! Follow the simple instructions step-by-step to draw puppies, piglets, llamas, sloths and lots more cute animals in this fun drawing book for kids. With tons of colourful photos and awesome facts all about the real-life animals, it's the ideal gift...
Pokemon : mega how to draw.
Pokemon
Paper Book
Sketch and meet new Pokémon all the way from the Paldea region! Pick up your pencils and get ready for an adventure through the Paldea region! Master the skills to draw over 50 Pokémon. From Pikachu and Sprigatito, Quaxly and Fuecoco, and even epic Evolution chains, there's...
Loki : a bad god's guide to being good
Stowell, Louie
Paper Book
The offline diaries : as told by Ade and Shanice
Adegoke, Yomi
Paper Book
'A fresh, lively story about friendship - Ade and Shanice are such real girls' Jacqueline Wilson The major new middle-grade series from the authors of Slay in Your Lane is here! A universal story of friendship, falling out and unforgettable characters that will resonate...

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