There’s nothing quite like a pop-up book. Their intricate designs have come a long way since the days of my childhood, and even those were fascinating enough. If you haven’t added pop-up books to your home library, I highly recommend investing in one or two, and eventually having a whole collection, regardless of your child’s age. As a grown-up, I enjoy our special books as much as my kids do, if not more. The adventures spring to life before our very eyes, and each page is a pleasant, beautiful surprise. When we’re not currently reading them, we keep our pop-up books stored away in their plastic sleeves to preserve them for many years to come.
On a rainy autumn or winter day, when you’ve read all the books in your house, or when company comes over and you need something new and interesting in which to marvel, pull out a beloved pop-up book for all to enjoy. Here are some our Editors personally recommend, along with links to order on Amazon. Over the years, I've learned that pop-up books make great gifts!
NOTE: The book pictured above is the Emerald City page from our old copy of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - A Classic Story Pop-Up with Sounds. This particular book is difficult to find in print, but here are some other favorites to get you started:
The Snow Queen: This beautiful pop-up book is a an interpretation of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairy tale. Pop-ups include a horse-drawn carriage, a gorgeous snow scene, and more. Find the book on Amazon> #ad
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland - Accompanying Lewis Carroll's original story, six spreads are adorned with breath-taking popups and moveable insets. Find the book on Amazon> #ad
A Pop-Up Book of Nursery Rhymes - Your baby or toddler won't be able to put this book down, and we won't blame them! It's super cute and will be a great family keepsake! Find the book on Amazon> #ad
Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Guide to Hogwarts - My family doesn't personally own this book, but if you're a Harry Potter fan it'll be hard to resist! According to the Amazon description, this book features spectacular pop-up re-creations of key locations inside and outside Hogwarts castle, and it opens flat to form a pop-up map of the castle and its grounds—including the Quidditch pitch, the Forbidden Forest, and beyond. In addition to large pops on each spread, numerous mini-pops bring to life beloved elements from the Harry Potter films, such as the Marauder's Map and the Flying Ford Anglia. Find book on Amazon> #ad
Silly Haunted House: A Not-Too-Spooky Pop-Up Book - This fun book with silly ghosts, skeletons, and witches is perfect for Halloween! Find book on Amazon> #ad
Frozen: A Pop-Up Adventure - This pop-up book is super delightful! If your kiddo loves Frozen as much as my girls do, this collectible is a must have. You'll LOVE the ice-skating scene. Find book on Amazon> #ad
Shakespeare's Globe: An Interactive Pop-Up Theater - Not gonna lie - I appreciate Shakespeare WAY more than my kids do but even still, this book that's really a 3D pop-up model of the Globe theater is so much fun to use when we're studying his works. It also includes over a dozen press-out, stand-up characters, booklets, and more. Find book on Amazon> #ad
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A Commemorative Pop-Up - A spinning cyclone, red poppies, the Emerald City, plus specially tinted spectacles are all a part of this pop-of version with abridged story text. Find book on Amazon> #ad
Star Wars: The Ultimate Pop-Up Galaxy - The architecture of this book is simply glorious! Star Wars fans will rejoice! See for yourself: Find the book on Amazon> #ad
Disney Princess: A Magical Pop-Up World - This book stars all the timeless characters that have made Disney Princess films a part of pop culture. Find the book on Amazon>#ad
