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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Bugs
Robson, Kirsteen
Paper Book
Spot a superhero spider, a bee on a bicycle and a bug wearing boots, and look for the little white mouse hiding on every page. This lively book is teeming with butterflies, bees, beetles and other bugs to find, match, count and talk about.
Drawing minibeasts
Clunes, Rebecca.
Paper Book
This is an innovative series of learn-to-draw books which uses photographs combined with simple step-by-step illustrations to teach readers how to draw people, animals and vehicles.
Horrid Henry's bugs
Simon, Francesca
Paper Book
Do you love bugs?
Robertson, Matthew (Entomologist)
Paper Book
Crawly! Hairy! Maybe a bit scary? Snails slime upside down. Eeek! Worms can somersault and butterflies smell like cake. YUM. Wait, don't eat them... Because bugs are truly BRILLIANT! Matt Robertson's quirky text and sweet yet hilarious illustrations show exactly why minibeasts can be truly...
Bunny vs Monkey. Bunny bonanza!
Smart, Jamie
Paper Book
How to Draw Funky Animals and Incredible Creatures
Gowen, Fiona
Paper Book
Age range 7 to 12 This informative drawing book will help young artists discover and expand on their creative drawing talent. From beautiful butterflies to woodland owls, giant giraffes, and colourful fish, this book has hours of...
The 13-story treehouse
Griffiths, Andy; Denton, Terry
Paper Book
The 13-Storey Treehouse is the first book in Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky million-copy bestselling Treehouse adventures series, packed full of comic book style illustrations! Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs. Monkey, this book will make you laugh-out...
How to draw cute doodles and illustrations : a step-by-step beginner's guide with over 1000 illustrations
Kamo
Paper Book
Perfect for doodlers of all ages and the ideal companion for kids at home or on the go! Grab a piece of paper or a digital sketchpad and get drawing! In three easy steps, you can go from a squiggle or a few lines to a silly Santa Claus or a fluffy-maned lion. It's that simple!
The cat stole my pants
Pastis, Stephan
Paper Book
Everyone's favourite best worst detective is back in Timmy Failure: The Cat Stole My Pants, the sixth book in the New York Times bestselling series that's perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates. Timmy is in Key West, Florida, ostensibly for the honeymoon of his mother and Doorman Dave - if they...
Accidental trouble magnet
Mian, Zanib; Mafaridik, Nasaya
Paper Book
Welcome, readers, to the imaginative brain of Omar! You might not know me yet, but once you open the pages of this book you'll laugh so hard that snot will come out of your nose (plus you might meet a dragon and a zombie - what more could you want?). My parents decided it would...
Genius ideas (mostly)
Pichon, Liz
Paper Book
  The fourth title in the bestselling series from the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon. 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. He says he's going to...
Dork Diaries
Russell, Rachel Renee
Paper Book
Nikki Maxwell is not popular, in fact Nikki Maxwell is the opposite of popular; she's a total dork! But Nikki's hoping that by moving to a new school she might just stand a chance of making some friends and leaving her old lame-ways in the past. But life is never that simple! Follow...
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,...
Maddy Yip's guide to life
Cheung, Sue
Paper Book
A madcap new story from Sue Cheung, winner of the Diverse Book Award, filled with belly-laughs and packed with drawings! Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Sam Wu. Maddy Yip is perfectly happy in life, until she realizes that everyone, she knows has a...
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
THE ONE WHERE IT ALL BEGINS! The first book in the global phenomenon from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney - 250 million copies of the series sold worldwide! 'Let me get something straight: this is a JOURNAL not a diary... The other...
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...
Freddy vs school
Cameron, Neill
Paper Book
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 so much to...
Loki : a bad god's guide to being good
Stowell, Louie
Paper Book
The offline diaries : as told by Ade and Shanice
Adegoke, Yomi; Uviebinené, Elizabeth; Andrews, Tequitia; Burton, Ruthine
Paper Book
'A fresh, lively story about friendship' Jacqueline Wilson A universal story of friendship, falling out and unforgettable characters that will resonate with all readers of 9 and up - from the authors of Slay in Your Lane Ade is about to start at a new school. She is...

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