9 Books on Imagination for
Kids Ages 6-8
by Melissa Taylor
Spark your child’s imagination with these books about creative characters (and real people) that show the many possibilities of a rich, active imagination. In these stories, children learn how an imagination can be used to combat boredom, solve problems, and travel to other worlds — like the worlds within books.
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Dory Fantasmagory
Buy from:Her older siblings won't play with her, so Dory (aka "Rascal") entertains herself with her wild imagination that includes three imaginary friends: one is the bad Mrs. Gobble Gracker, and another is a fairy godmother…who is actually not a mother but a tiny man. Filled with laugh-out-loud silliness, Dory's many adventures will make this a new favorite book series.
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The Shark Report #1
Buy from:In this hilarious beginning chapter book, Benny worries about the dangers of shark attacks. Everywhere. And he should be worried because a shark named Mr. Chompers follows Benny home - on land!
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I am Walt Disney
Buy from:Walt Disney's happy place was his hometown with big trees, animals everywhere, family nearby, and helpful neighbors. Even though Disney faced challenges and failures, he persisted - imagining and building a family-friendly amusement park that brings happiness to people everywhere.
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If I Built a School
Buy from:Have you ever dreamed of a perfect school? This little boy knows exactly what his dream school would have in it. Puppies, for starters. Also, transportation tubes, tower classrooms, a robo-chef, and pop-up textbooks. Who wouldn't want to go to this inventive school?
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The Book of Mistakes
Buy from:The artist writing the story explains her first mistake is making an eye that is too big. But she makes it work by adding glasses. As her creative process of mistakes and fixes continues, readers will see a brave artist's process and her growth mindset.
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My Teacher is a Robot
Buy from:Fred's day at school isn't boring after all, not with his wild imagination…because he can see that his teacher is a robot overlord and notices when dinosaurs roam the hallways. This entertaining book will resonate with daydreamers everywhere.
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This Is Sadie
Buy from:Sadie starts her perfect day in a box boat, sailing around her room. Then, her books transport her to more wonderful adventures…like off to Wonderland, the Jungle Book, and into fairytales. Through Sadie's eyes, we can envision the amazing possibilities in the world if we only use our imaginations.
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Quest
Buy from:Follow a boy and girl guided by a beautiful purple bird into a magical world as they embark on a quest to rescue a kidnapped king and save his kingdom from darkness. Gorgeous illustrations transport readers into a fantastical kingdom of wonder, narrating a story without words.
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Uni the Unicorn
Buy from:Even though the other unicorns tell her otherwise, Uni believes that little girls are real. And she just knows that somewhere there is a little girl who believes that unicorns are real and they'll become the best of friends.
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