{"id":17763,"date":"2015-05-21T14:54:25","date_gmt":"2015-05-21T13:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fractuslearning.com\/?p=17763"},"modified":"2017-03-24T10:08:21","modified_gmt":"2017-03-24T10:08:21","slug":"best-minecraft-books-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fractuslearning.com\/best-minecraft-books-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"13 of the Best Minecraft Books for Kids Who Are Reluctant to Read"},"content":{"rendered":"

Not since Pacman has a single game captured, the minds, hearts and imagination of kids (and adults) the way Minecraft has over the past\u00a0few years. From pixelated pigs\u00a0to nocturnal nasties, Minecraft\u00a0has become such\u00a0a\u00a0cultural phenomenon it has spilled into the real world<\/strong> in more\u00a0forms than anyone could have imagined. Costumes, meetups, parties and of course the huge selection of Minecraft books.<\/p>\n

Given the amazing freedom and creativity\u00a0involved in this virtual playground,\u00a0the best Minecraft books take on so many different forms. From handbooks<\/strong> to crafts\u00a0<\/strong>to\u00a0novels<\/strong>\u00a0to activities<\/strong>, there there are so many different books\u00a0to blow the mind of young Minecraft fans. So, to get things in order, we have gone exploring and found thirteen of the best minecraft books for kids!<\/p>\n

Best Minecraft Books for Kids<\/span><\/h2>\n

Handbooks<\/h2>\n

1.\u00a0Minecraft: The Complete Handbook Collection<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Minecraft<\/a><\/p>\n

This little treasure box is the ULTIMATE when it comes to Minecraft guides.\u00a0Minecraft: The Complete Handbook Collection<\/a>\u00a0is a\u00a0stunning, gold-foiled box-set\u00a0that contains the four most important game guides there is;\u00a0Essential Handbook, Redstone Handbook, Combat Handbook, and Construction Handbook.<\/p>\n

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2. The Big Book of Building: Everything Minecraft<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"big-book-building-everything-minecraft\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The Big Book of Building: Everything Minecraft<\/a> contains\u00a0everything from\u00a0a brief overview of the game to advanced farming, mining, and building techniques. Featuring authoritative and engaging ideas\u00a0from experts, the book\u00a0also highlights some of the most influential builders in the Minecraft community and examines the\u00a0creations and techniques that have catapulted them to fame.<\/p>\n

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3. Minecraft:\u00a0Ultimate Book Of Secrets<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Ultimate<\/a><\/p>\n

In worlds as extensive as Minecraft, the real masters are the ones who know all the secrets.\u00a0Minecraft: Ultimate Book Of Secrets<\/a>\u00a0contains over a hundred secret tips, tricks and hidden areas where\u00a0even the most advanced players will find things\u00a0they never knew before.<\/p>\n

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4. Minecraft For Dummies<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Minecraft<\/a><\/p>\n

One of the beginner Minecraft books,\u00a0Minecraft For Dummies<\/a>\u00a0is the complete guide to playing within the Minecraft world. With easy-to-follow guidance from a team of Minecraft experts, kids will\u00a0develop programming and engineering skills<\/strong> as they\u00a0build amazing creations using in-game blocks and mechanical devices.<\/p>\n

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Novels<\/h2>\n

5.\u00a0The Quest: The Untold Story of Steve<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

The Quest<\/a>\u00a0is the fictional story of\u00a0Steve whose\u00a0day-to-day life in Minecraft is beginning to become speckled with strange occurrences. Half-built homes, leafless trees, overpowered mobs and unknown entities. Is this all the work of a hacker or something else? Journey with Steve to uncover the truth behind these mysteries, and discover what it truly means to be a hero.<\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0Diary of a Minecraft Zombie<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Diary<\/a><\/p>\n

In the first book of this hilarious Minecraft adventure series,\u00a0Diary of a Minecraft Zombie<\/a>, we get to read the diary of an actual 12 year old Minecraft Zombie. Take a peek at what is really going on between the hollow eyes, and dead expression that we normally see when we face the dreaded Zombies of Minecraft. And if your child enjoys this one, there a four more<\/a>\u00a0in this exciting series of Minecraft books!<\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0Invasion of the Overworld<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Invasion<\/a><\/p>\n

Invasion of the Overworld<\/a>\u00a0is the first book in the\u00a0adventure series\u00a0of Minecraft player\u00a0Gameknight999. When one of his father\u2019s inventions teleports him into the game, Gameknight is forced to live out a real-life adventure inside a digital world.\u00a0What will happen if he\u2019s killed? Will he respawn? Die in real life?<\/p>\n

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8.\u00a0The Amazing Adventures of StampyLonghead<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

The Amazing Adventures of StampyLonghead<\/a>\u00a0follows\u00a0the story\u00a0of Stampylonghead and his close friends Flash the turtle and Lola the bird. While it all sounds pretty psychedelic, Stampylonghead is a Minecraft megastar who in this particular story is on a mission to\u00a0save\u00a0his village of Tuk Tuk from the imminent attack of the gnomes.<\/p>\n

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9.\u00a0Minecraft Comic Book Collection<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Minecraft<\/a><\/p>\n

One of\u00a0the more visual Minecraft books for kids,\u00a0Minecraft Comic Book Collection<\/a>\u00a0is a full color Minecraft masterpiece! With over 350 pictures from the \u00a0best-selling\u00a0CreeperSlayer12 series this collection is the next best thing to playing the game!<\/p>\n

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Activities<\/h2>\n

10.\u00a0Amazing Minecraft Activity Book<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Amazing<\/a><\/p>\n

Amazing Minecraft Activity Book<\/a>\u00a0is\u00a0packed with 75 different puzzles and games to keep Minecraft fans entertained for hours. Wind your way through a mineshaft maze, play Minecraft parkour, unscramble secret messages and more. Clues and answers are provided\u00a0and each page can be colored in too!<\/p>\n

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11.\u00a0Craft Projects for Minecraft and Pixel Art Fans<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Craft<\/a><\/p>\n

Great for schools and holiday activities,\u00a0Craft Projects for Minecraft and Pixel Art Fans<\/a>\u00a0brings\u00a0your Minecraft adventure to life with easy-to-make projects! Quickly make real-world versions of all your favorite Minecraft characters and game elements, using only a few basic craft supplies. So get in “creative mode” and celebrate the limitless possibilities of Minecraft!<\/p>\n

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12.\u00a0Kid’s Coloring Book: Fun Minecraft Drawings for Kids<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Kid's<\/a><\/p>\n

If you are looking for Minecraft books for younger children,\u00a0Fun Minecraft Drawings for Kids<\/a>\u00a0is the number one coloring book around. The ‘blocky’ nature of Minecraft makes perfect shapes for coloring and with\u00a0all your\u00a0favorite Minecraft characters, monsters,\u00a0animals and landscapes, this is a brilliant way to take creativity beyond the video game.<\/p>\n

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Fun<\/h2>\n

13. Creeper, Zombie, Skeleton and More Jokes for Kids<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Creeper,<\/a><\/p>\n

The ultimate book for Minecraft mirth,\u00a0Creeper, Zombie, Skeleton and More Jokes for Kids<\/a>\u00a0contains\u00a0101 fantastically, funny, silly and cheesy jokes for Minecrafters everywhere. Kids are also given\u00a0the link to a\u00a0free online collection of Minecraft memes to enjoy some top-class, silly, fun cartoons and comics.<\/p>\n

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What are the best Minecraft books for kids that your children are enjoying? Share your recommendations in the comments below.<\/p>\n

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Feature image adapted from image courtesy of Flickr,\u00a0vahid.kazemi<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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