13 Great Coffee Table Books for Kids that the Whole Family Can Enjoy
Coffee table books are able to truly elevate the aesthetic of a living space. But with kids? They seem kind of pointless! They’re big and bulky and not able to be enjoyed by the whole family. Enter beautiful and intriguing coffee table books that your kids can read, too! Kids’ books are truly little works of art, and there are so many awesome large format titles that make for great decor as well!
Here are 13 awesome coffee table books (including STEM books for kids, history books for kids, and geography books for kids) that also make great family read aloud books. You will want to keep these on display!
1) The Who’s Who of Grown-Ups
This large format book is so cool! Each page highlights a different profession and the tools a grown up would need for that role. The graphic design of this one is awesome, and the illustrations are full of details that will lead to great conversations with little ones. I’ve even shared certain pages of this book (doctor and soccer player) with my almost two year old. She loves it!
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2) I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree
This beautiful children’s poetry anthology includes a poem for each day of the year. We don’t read it every day, but I try to when I remember! It’s a great book to leave in a prominent location - like a coffee table - because you’ll remember to read it more! I love that you can use it as much or as little as you want. Although the book is designed for children, the poems are not childish - they are beautiful and will be enjoyed by adults, too!
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3) The Snail with the Right Heart
We love STEM books for kids, and this book is STEM and so much more! This picture book, which accounts a real scientific discovery regarding a snail’s anatomy, is STUNNING and deep. It has complex STEM and philosophical themes that will get both littles and adults thinking. You will also want to keep it on display because it’s so so so beautiful.
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4) What Is a River?
I adore beautiful geography books for kids, and this is one of them! This title explores the many diverse roles of the river across the world. It is so stunning and like The Snail with the Right Heart, it is deep and philosophical.
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5) Everest
I am fascinated by Mount Everest, so I am obsessed with this beautiful book! It includes a huge range of details about Everest, including its geography, its flora and fauna, its people, the myths & legends surrounding the great mountain, and of course, the mountaineering expeditions that have taken place on Everest. Plus, the book is straight up beautiful! More geography books for kids = win!
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6) The Book of Labyrinths and Mazes
This book is SO unique! Learn the difference between labyrinths and mazes (did you know that they’re NOT the same?) and explore some really cool examples of each. I was intrigued by this one as an adult, and I know kids will be, too!
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7) Bold Words from Black Women: Inspiration and Truths from 50 Extraordinary Leaders Who Helped Shape Our World
This GORGEOUS book (truly fit for a coffee table) features 50 incredible Black Women. Unlike most anthologies, this one includes each woman’s own words. Each page includes a quote from the featured woman in addition to a short bio.
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8) Inside Animals:
Woah! Kids and adults alike will love this neat book. Learn all about different animals and get a peek into their inner workings. It is perfect for animal lovers and curious individuals who love science. Another title to add to your list of best STEM books for kids. The bonus is that it doubles as a beautiful coffee table book!
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9) The Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals
Classic music books for kids?! Sign us up! The Story Orchestra titles are amazing in that you can push the music notes on each page and make gorgeous classical music play. The story goes along with each of the song clips! This one plays portions of the movements of Carnival of the Animals by French composer Camille Saint-Saëns. These books are such a neat way to expose kids to classical music!
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10) Shapes & Patterns in Nature
This one is such a visual treat! It is absolutely lovely and includes so many details to discuss and marvel over. There are two more books in this line that are similarly lovely: Colors in Nature and Colors in Habitats. They make for unique coffee table books and add such cool flair to any collection of STEM books for kids.
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11) Everything & Everywhere: A Fact-Filled Adventure for Curious Globe-Trotters
This quirky and cool coffee table book will take readers on a trip around the world! It is perfect for lovers of travel and adventure. It is full of little details that will spark the minds of curious little (and big) kids! The colors are so vibrant and the illustration style is a delight. Be sure to add this title to your list of must-have geography books for kids!
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12) Hello, World: A Celebration of Languages and Curiosities
This book includes greetings in languages throughout the world! It has tons of little flaps you can lift to see the words that are used. Learn new words together as a family bonding activity while snuggled up on the couch! This is definitely one of the coolest kids’ language learning books I’ve seen, and it is a great coffee table book as well.
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13) Fairy Tale Land: 12 Classic Tales Reimagined
This book is HUGE, and the gold foil detail on the cover makes it a true stunner! As the subtitle suggests, in this book you’ll find 12 traditional fairy tales reimagined. The illustrations are full of details and sure to delight lovers of all things magical and wondrous.
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I hope you’ve discovered at least one new title in this collection of coffee table + family read aloud books! Which of these will you select to grace the surface of your coffee table?
