Most parents want to encourage an interest in crafting with their kids – and for good reasons! It's mostly screen free, great for short attention spans, really rewarding, and promotes dexterity and creativity. The only downside is that it can be quite messy.
That’s where stickers come in handy. They’re low mess, portable and appealing to a wide range of ages.
Choosing a sticker book for kids that's themed around your child’s interests and abilities means you have a secret weapon to keep them engaged and quiet when you're out and about.
Sticker books are perfect for flights or car journeys, long waits in queues, meals out, and more. Plus, if you choose removable stickers they can be used over and over again.
There will always be times when the kids are bored or restless. But having a sticker book to hand means less stress for you – and more fun for them!
10 of the best sticker books for kids
1. Galt Toys Funny Faces sticker book
Best for plane journeys
You get 12 blank faces arranged in frames in this book, with corresponding feature stickers. Let your child choose the expression they want on each character – a simple but effective way of encouraging creative play that’s great fun.
The stickers are flagged up as reusable, but they do tear easily, so you’ll need to supervise play to make sure they can be used again. With no reading involved, this is a fun activity that all ages and abilities can enjoy.
PROS: Stickers are reusable, making it good value
CONS: Stickers tear easily
- Buy the Galt Toys Funny Face sticker book from Amazon
2. Christmas stickers activity books
Best for school Christmas holidays
Build a snow scene with these Christmas-themed sticker books for kids. The books contain a mix of puzzles, colouring pages and activities that can all be enhanced by the sticker page at the back of the collection.
They're the perfect size for keeping in your bag with some pens for easy entertainment on-the-go – and they'd make great stocking fillers too.
PROS: Available in multipacks, inexpensive
CONS: Limited stickers for the whole book
- Buy the Christmas Sticker activity book from Baker Ross
3. Paint By Sticker art book
Best for older children
There’s more to sticker activity books than just plastering stickers on a sheet! This book builds on the joy of diamond painting but with larger stickers that kids can handle easily.
The book has 12 printed backgrounds with spaces in specific slots for different coloured stickers that build into a picture.
PROS: No reading or writing involved, looks visually impressive
CONS: Stickers can be imperfectly cut, giving an imperfect fit
- Buy the Paint by Stickers book from Amazon
4. Build Your Own Dinosaurs sticker book
Best for imaginative play
Build up 20 different dinosaurs in this colourful sticker book for kids. Stick to the ones in the set, or stick together however you like to make new versions based on the authentic breeds.
PROS: Includes dinosaur facts for the specific breeds, high-quality glossy stickers
CONS: Stickers are not reusable
- Buy the Build Your own Dinosaurs sticker book from Waterstones
5. World Atlas sticker book for kids
Best for educational fun
Teach kids all about the world they live in with this sticker activity book from Barefoot Books. Packed with fun facts and beautiful illustrations, it'll help six-year-olds and above with their geography homework.
Pros: Reusable stickers, includes a pull-out poster
Cons: Text-heavy so less suitable for younger readers
- Buy the World Atlas sticker book from Amazon
6. First sticker books for kids
Best for kids who are new to stickers
Little kids love watching fish. Take them under the sea with the colours of the coral reef in this sticker book. You get 36 scenes and 170 stickers to use to create your own dazzling underwater pictures.
PROS: Wide choice of stickers, easy text to read
CONS: There are so many in the series, they'll want them all!
- Buy the First Sticker Book: Coral Reef from WH Smiths
How to encourage crafting at home
Sticker books are a great on-the-go craft activity, but how do you encourage crafting at home? Gathered have reviewed the best kids' drawing and activity tables to give them somewhere special to sit for screen-free craft time.
7. Spider-Man sticker play activity book
Best for superhero fans
For some kids, only specific characters will do. Here's the sticker book for kids who love Spider-Man!
You get 16 pages of A4 activities, plus two pages of stickers. Some are puzzle pieces that only work with the book, while other stickers could be used anywhere.
PROS: Different activities to do
CONS: Many stickers are not specific to this book
- Buy the Spider-Man sticker play activity book from Amazon
8. Miss Nella Little Dress Up book
Best for kids who love to craft
This sticker book is something special. In fact, we’d like a copy for ourselves please.
It contains a mix of colouring, stickering and stencil play to encourage crafting and design. The artwork is gorgeous, and we love the gender-inclusive message too – it’s a lovely book for both boys and girls.
You get over 250 stickers, 30 stencils, and 52 pages, while supporting a small business in the UK.
PROS: Beautiful artwork, clever design
CONS: Higher price as not mass produced
- Buy the Little Dress Up stencil and sticker book from Amazon
9. The Yorkshire sticker book
Best for regional stickering
Even if you're not in Yorkshire, your kids will enjoy this wildlife and nature themed sticker book. But there are options for Cornwall, The Lake District, Scotland and Derbyshire too.
You get 200 stickers and activities to entertain and inspire children with hours of fun and learning, based around the specific region.
PROS: Brilliant if you live in these areas
CONS: Not every region is available
- Buy the Yorkshire Sticker book from Etsy
10. Personalised sticker books for kids
Best for gifting
Kids will be thrilled to receive this personalised sticker book from Wonderbly! Not only will their name be on the front cover, but it's also on loads of the 450 stickers too. There are 30 pages and six fun scenes for them to make their own.
PROS: Kids will love having their name in print
CONS: More expensive than regular sticker books for kids
- Buy the Personalised activity and sticker book from Wonderbly
Why not use sticker books for mindfulness?
We know that mindfulness is a useful tool for kids who become overwhelmed and anxious. Whatever your age, engaging in craft brings you into the present. Making something with your hands is far more rewarding than passively watching something on a screen.
Encouraging an interest in craft with your youngsters will help develop habits that could make them more resilient in difficult times. Carrying a sticker book for whenever they need a moment of calm and focus is a great place to start.
Fun craft ideas for kids
Gathered have collected 50 fun arts and crafts for kids to make at home. Some are messy and involved while others are simple and quick, so there's something for everyone!
