14 Books for Lego Fans
LEGO and yes, that’s both singular and plural, is a building tool that was created all the way back in 1958 and has been a popular, mainstay in children’s toys for decades. And now, LEGO is even creating LEGO sets specifically for adults – everything from vehicles to entertainment, from history to architecture, and even plants.
What I love about LEGO is that you can use the instructions to build specific things or open up your creativity and with a few blocks have endless options to build. It’s a toy that encourages both creativity and imagination as well as STEM skills. Whether you’re engineering a house or car design or using LEGO to create robotics LEGO also increases fine motor skills as well.
And if you haven’t gotten a chance, check out LEGO Masters on Fox and Hulu. Will Arnett hosts LEGO teams of two as they build massive projects based on different challenges while two LEGO judges (Jamie and Amy) share their thoughts and select winners each week.
And with LEGO being so popular across ages, I wanted to be able to share all the great books published by both LEGO and other authors that celebrate this building toy. Whether you’re looking for picture book or easy reader stories to building plans to nonfiction books about the history of LEGO, you’ll find a little bit of everything LEGO in this book list! Enjoy these titles and get your brick on!
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14 Books for Lego Fans
The Big Book of Lego Facts by Simon Hugo
Did you know that 68,000 LEGOⓇ pieces are created every minute? Or that The LEGO Group is one of the biggest manufacturers of tires in the world? This must-have guide for LEGO fans of every age is crammed full of fascinating LEGO trivia. From the first brick to the latest record-breaking build, discover everything there is to know about the LEGO world.
Build It! by Jennifer Kemmeter
Inside Volume 1 you’ll find a range of creative models to put together–from animals to airplanes, street scenes to seascapes and much more, created using the LEGO® Classic set 10693, or bricks you already have at home. Each book in this interactive series contains 3-5 projects featuring a diverse range of models. Full color diagrams guide you through the process, enhancing the fun.
Deep-Sea Treasure Dive (LEGO City) by Trey King
In this new LEGO(R) CITY 8×8, a team of deep sea divers are on the search for sunken treasure. But could the old ship they find underwater be haunted? Find out in this funny, action-packed adventure featuring original illustrations!
Emmet’s Guide to Being Awesome by Ace Landers
What’s the best way to wake up, make friends, and have a totally awesome day? How can you impress the girl of your dreams? (Hint: Dark and brooding is totally overrated.) Where is the best place for a quick weekend getaway: the Wild West, Middle Zealand, or Bricksburg?Discover the answers to these questions and more with this tongue-and-cheek guide narrated by Emmet, the hero of The LEGO Movie!
The LEGO Movie is the first-ever full-length theatrical LEGO adventure. It follows the story of Emmet (Chris Pratt), an average LEGO minifigure who is mistaken as the only person who can save the world. He is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop the evil tyrant Lord Business (Will Ferrell) from gluing the universe together.
From an Idea to Lego: The Building Bricks Behind the World’s Largest Toy Company by Lowey Bundy Sichol
Today, LEGO is one of the biggest toy companies in the world, but a long time ago, a Danish carpenter, Ole Kirk Christiansen, started with just an idea. Find out more about LEGO’s origins, those famous bricks, and their other inventive toys and movie ventures in this illustrated nonfiction book!
- Find out the origin the name “LEGO.” (Hint: it combines two Danish words)
- See how LEGO grew from a carpentry shop to a multi-platform toy company.
- Discover how LEGO bricks are made and how they came up with their design.
LEGO In Focus: Explore the Miniature World of LEGO® Photography by LEGO
LEGO® In Focus celebrates the boundless creativity of LEGO play through stunning brick and minifigure photography. Look through the lens of 30 toy photographers as they imagine the world from a LEGO point of view.
This distinctive collection from creators across the globe explores minifigure-sized perspectives on nature, urban life, travel and adventure, and much more.
From diving into the ocean’s depths and seeking shelter in a snowstorm to dancing at a washing machine disco and enjoying ice cream on a summer day, each image offers surprises and hidden humor, while sharpening our focus to the magic of play. Detailed captions and behind-the-scenes progress images take us deeper into the bricks and elements that connect us. LEGO® In Focus is the perfect experiential, imaginative photography book for LEGO builders and dreamers alike.
Help Is On the Way! (LEGO City) by Sonia Sander
Explore the world of LEGO City.
Where’s Bear? When Jessie’s dog is lost, who can help her find him. The crossing guard? The policeman? The fireman? Everyone will!
The LEGO Ideas Book: Unlock Your Imagination by Daniel Lipkowitz
Be inspired to create and build amazing models with your LEGO® bricks!
The LEGO Ideas Book is packed full of tips from expert LEGO builders on how to make jet planes reach new heights, create fantastic fortresses, swing through lush jungles, have fun on the farm and send space shuttles out of this world!
This awesome ideas book is divided into six themed chapters – transport, buildings, space, kingdoms, adventure, and useful makes – to inspire every member of the family to get building.
With over 500 models and ideas, this book is perfect for any LEGO fan – young or young at heart – who want to make their models cool, fun and imaginative.
Meet the Mixels by Shari Last
Join the fun and meet the curious LEGO creatures who can split, mix, and combine with each other to create new wacky characters in this all-new Level 1 DK Reader, LEGO Mixels: Meet the Mixels. Short simple sentences introducing these crazy new characters from Cartoon Network’s animated shorts together with bright and colorful images will keep young readers giggling as they are beginning to learn to read.
Minifigure Handbook by Hannah Dolan
The strange, the spooky, and the silly – all of your favourite LEGO® minifigures are here.
Go back in time with retro minifigures from the LEGO archives.
Meet new characters from fun LEGO themes, including LEGO® NINJAGO®, LEGO® City, and LEGO® Collectible Minifigures.
Your guide to more than 300 awesome minifigures!
New Girl In Town (Lego Friends) by Marilyn Easton
Olivia is new in town, and she can’t wait to make new friends. So she volunteers to help out at the pet adoption booth at the Heartlake City World Petacular.
But when one of the puppies escapes, it destroys all the hard work that Andrea, Emma, Mia, and Stephanie have put into the Petacular! So much for making friends . . . in just a few minutes, Olivia’s made four brand-new enemies.
There’s only one way to repair the damage – teamwork! Can Olivia, Andrea, Emma, Mia, and Stephanie work together to put things right in time for the Petacular?
100 Ways to Rebuild the World by Helen Murray
Discover 100 fun ideas to be kind and spread joy to the world around you. Get creative with your LEGO® bricks and be inspired to care for others, yourself, and the planet.
– Make a neighbor a LEGO thank-you card
– Get active with a LEGO building race
– Create a LEGO emoji to make your friend smile
– Plant bee-friendly flowers and build LEGO bees to spread the message
– Bring joy to your neighborhood with a LEGO rainbow in your window
How will you rebuild the world?
Way of the Ninja (Lego Ninjago) by Greg Farshtey
Masters of Spinjitzu: a new force to save the world!
The legend of Spinjitzu begins. . . .The son of a blacksmith, Kai’s only dream is to master his father’s craft. Until the day an army of skeleton warriors raids his villages and kidnaps his sister, Nya.Kai’s only hope of rescuing his sister lies with Sensei Wu, a mysterious old man with a mission. Sensei Wu promises to teach Kai Spinjitzu. Will it be enough to save Nya?
What Is LEGO? by Jim O’Connor
The LEGO toy company was founded in 1934 by a Danish carpenter who loved making wooden pull toys. From its humble beginnings, the company has lived up to its name–which comes from the Danish phrase meaning to always “play well”–encouraging children to use their imagination and build whatever they can dream up.
