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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The 13-story 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...
Genius ideas (mostly)
Pichon, Liz.
Paper Book
The highs and lows of Tom's life are funnier than ever in this fourth wicked diary in the Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning series! Seeing Delia without her sunglasses on is a big shock for Tom, but that's nothing compared to the surprise that Dad has in store with his new-found fitness...
Tales from a not-so-fabulous life
Russell, Rachel Renee.
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...
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. Navigating...

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