20 Engaging Preschool Activity Books
by Dena McMurdie
Activity books are my go-to for keeping my kids entertained. Whether we’re stuck inside on a rainy day or are looking for something fun to do during quiet time, activity books supply hours of screen-free distraction for young children. My kids love the entertainment these books provide and I love the quiet time I get when my kids are busy connecting dots and solving mazes.
From picture puzzles to sticker activities, here are some fantastic activity books to have on hand for the next time you need a boredom-buster.
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A is for Apple Sticker Activity Book
Buy from:Introduce your little one to the alphabet with this book that includes 60 exciting activities and more than 100 stickers! From coloring pages to tracing, and mazes to puzzles, these pages will capture your child’s imagination while they learn.
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Construction Site Preschool Activity Book
Buy from:Enter the busy, noisy world of excavators and jackhammers with Construction Site Preschool Activity Book. From helmets and drills to bulldozers and cranes, kids will explore and help construction sites transform while they learn the alphabet, numbers, shapes, and more.
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PAW Patrol: My First Coloring Book (PAW Patrol)
Buy from:Join the PAW Patrol team and protect the community of Adventure Bay with this coloring book, perfect for fans of Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol. This coloring book features Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, and the rest of the heroes. At almost 200 pages, this book is jam-packed with fun that provides countless hours of entertainment!
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Sharks Preschool Activity Book
Buy from:Now here’s an activity book that kids can sink their teeth into! Throughout these pages, kids will learn about all the different kinds of sharks, explore fun facts about these animals, and dive into activities that introduce the alphabet, numbers, shapes, colors, and more!
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Ford: On the Road Sticker & Activity Book
Buy from:Hit the road with the activity book that puts your child in the driver’s seat! They’ll learn to make their own Ford truck, race to the finish line in a GT40, and more! Perfect for fans of cars and trucks.
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Gabby’s Dollhouse Ultimate Sticker Book
Buy from:Join Gabby and her kitty friends on the adventure of a lifetime with this sticker book that follows Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie. With more than 100 stickers, they are perfect for decorating pencil cases and bags, but also include plenty of activities, lively images, and fun facts from behind-the-scenes. This book is the ultimate gift for the Gabby’s Dollhouse fan in your life.
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My First Hidden Pictures Coloring Book
Buy from:This coloring and puzzle book is jam-packed with activities that preschoolers will adore! Filled with silly dinos, pets, cars, and more, there is something for everyone to love. Every page in this book can be colored and solved separately — great for on-the-go travel, low-mess creative play, or any time boredom strikes!
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Exploring Space Activity Book for Kids
Buy from:Put on your spacesuit and get ready to explore Space with this activity book! With coloring activities, mazes, 3D alien masks, board games, flash cards, and more, your little astronaut will be entertained for hours!
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Official Activity Book
Buy from:Bring the excitement of the new Super Mario movie to life with this full-color, action-packed activity book. Fans will love the activities and stickers featuring everyone’s favorite characters including Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Bowser, and more!
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Uni the Unicorn Dream and Draw Activity Book
Buy from:This is a must-have book for young unicorn fans. With a wide variety of activities like connecting the dots, doodling, mazes, and stickers, there's no shortage of sparkly fun to be had. It also includes a poster and a sturdy punch-out unicorn.
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Here We Are Activity Book
Buy from:Based on the bestseller Here We Are by beloved picture book creator Oliver Jeffers, this book teaches kids all about our planet and our role in it. With stickers, coloring pages, connect the dots, mazes, and more, this book includes fun for the whole family.
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10-Minute Ocean Activities
Buy from:Future marine biologists (or any fans of the ocean) will love diving into these activities. The book is filled with bite-size activities that can be completed in 10-minutes including a press-out shark mask, a door hanger kids can personalize, ocean-themed stencils, and lots and lots of stickers!
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Sleepover Fun with Llama Llama
Buy from:Based on the adorable Netflix show and Anna Dewdney’s delightful picture books, this activity book is packed with sleepover fun. With stickers, puzzles, activities, and punch-out invitations, you’ll be set to host your own sleepover.
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My Busy Baby Animals Coloring Book
Buy from:Who doesn’t love baby animals?! Kids will love coloring these sweet pictures of baby puppies, kittens, red pandas, baby seals, and more. With so many pages to color, young artists can stretch their big creative imaginations.
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Dr. Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish Painting Book
Buy from:Perfect for little artists, this painting book brings the beloved Dr. Seuss classic to life! Not only will preschoolers be able to paint bold images, but will also be introduced to concepts like UP and DOWN, STOP and GO, and much more!
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Bluey and Friends: Outdoor Fun: A Coloring Book
Buy from:Join everyone’s favorite Heeler family as Bluey, Bingo, Mum, and Dad go on an outdoor adventure! This activity book is the perfect companion for road trips, rainy days, and plane rides.
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Friendship Day! A Sticker and Activity Book
Buy from:This unique activity and sticker book focuses on teaching your little one how to be a good friend. Each page is brimming with guided activities that introduce concepts like sharing, gratitude, taking turns, and caring for friends. A great introduction to Social Emotional Learning that is perfect for kids just starting school!
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My Little Golden Book About Me!
Buy from:A Little Golden Book that features YOU! Each page of this keepsake asks kids to complete fill-in-the-blank prompts, circle answers, draw pictures, and create their very own biography. When they are done, kids and parents alike will have a perfect memento that captures your child’s favorite foods, friends, activities, and dreams that you’ll be able to look back at for years to come!
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My First Sticker by Numbers Book
Buy from:Sticker enthusiasts will love creating beautiful artwork with this unique activity book. Match the colored stickers to the numbered sections on the page and create stunning scenes. If your child likes this book, pick up a copy of The Original Sticker by Numbers Book, illustrated by Joanna Webster, for more fun sticker art!
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Ordinary People Change the World Sticker and Activity Book
Buy from:Kids will have so much fun doing the games and activities in this book, they won’t realize they’re learning at the same time. A perfect supplement to the popular Ordinary People Change the World series, this book uses games and activities to teach kids facts about notable people from history.
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Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2019 and updated in 2026.