If your child can name every ninja, rescuer and LEGO City
character but needs a little nudge when it comes to picking up a
book, this could be the perfect bridge between playtime and reading
time. LEGO has teamed up with DK Books to launch a brand-new series
of children’s fiction titles aimed at kids under 10, packing them
with familiar worlds and characters that young fans already
love.
The collection features original LEGO stories as well as
adventures set in LEGO City, LEGO Friends, and LEGO NINJAGO.
Consequently, it targets early and developing readers who are more
likely to dive into a book when it
includes their favourite bricks. Moreover, all titles are available
to pre-order now, ahead of their release later this year and into
2026.
A brand-new original LEGO adventure
One of the most exciting announcements is Nikolas Nurdblok and
the Lost Brick, the first original LEGO fiction story from New York
Times bestselling author Jeffrey Brown. The story targets children aged five to
nine, unfolds in a post-apocalyptic LEGO world, and follows the son
of a famous family of adventurers as he searches for lost LEGO
pieces and instructions.
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With its action-packed plot and comic-strip style illustrations
woven throughout, the book promises plenty of laughs and fast-paced
adventure. Publishers describe it as a great fit for fans of The
LEGO Movie, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and The 13-Storey Treehouse,
making it a strong contender for children who enjoy humour
alongside their heroics.
LEGO Chapter Books for growing readers
DK Flip presents the new LEGO Chapter Books as full-colour
graphic fiction titles that help children build confidence
in reading. With hidden elements on every page to spot and enjoy,
they aim to keep children engaged while encouraging them to dip
into fiction more regularly.
Featuring popular themes such as LEGO NINJAGO and LEGO City,
these books are aimed at early readers aged 5 to 7. Titles such as
LEGO City Game On! Donut Dash and LEGO NINJAGO Riyu the Dragon will
be published in the UK on 5 November 2026 in paperback at £6.99.
They’re ideal for children who enjoy graphic-style stories, such as
Max & Chaffy or The InvestiGATORS.
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LEGO Story Builders with exclusive extras
For children aged six to eight, DK is also launching LEGO Story
Builders, a brand-new middle-grade fiction series that blends
reading with hands-on play. Each book will include an exclusive
LEGO minifigure and a small brick set, allowing children to act out
scenes from the story straight away.
Among the upcoming releases are LEGO NINJAGO Quill of Destiny:
Attack of the Scroll Guardian, illustrated by New York Times
bestselling illustrator Leo Trinidad, and LEGO Friends Pet
Rescuers: Bunny Breakout, illustrated by award-winning Marta Kissi.
The NINJAGO team will include an exclusive minifigure with the
title, while the LEGO Friends team will also feature a special
character figure in its book. Publishers will release both titles
in the UK on 1 October 2026 in hardback at £12.99.
For families already surrounded by LEGO builds, these new books
could be a welcome way to extend that creativity into storytime.
With familiar characters, interactive elements and even collectable
figures included in some editions, this launch blends imagination,
reading and play in one colourful package.
A fun addition to storytime
Whether your little one is a LEGO obsessive or just starting to
explore reading, these new titles are a playful, imaginative way to
make storytime even more exciting.
5 FAQ about LEGO and DK Books’ new
children’s fiction series
1. What is the new LEGO book series about?
LEGO has partnered with DK Books to launch a range of children’s
fiction titles for readers under 10. The collection includes
original LEGO stories as well as adventures set in popular themes
such as LEGO City, LEGO Friends and LEGO NINJAGO, all designed to
encourage young fans to enjoy reading.
2. Who are the books aimed at?
The titles target early and developing readers aged five to
nine. Different sub-series cater to slightly different age groups,
including Chapter Books for ages 5–7 and Story Builders for ages
6–8.
3. What is Nikolas Nurdblok and the Lost Brick about?
Nikolas Nurdblok and the Lost Brick is the first original LEGO
fiction story by New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Brown.
It follows the son of a famous family of adventurers in a
post-apocalyptic LEGO world as he searches for lost LEGO pieces and
instructions.
4. What makes the LEGO Story Builders series unique?
Each LEGO Story Builders book includes an exclusive LEGO
minifigure and a small brick set, allowing children to recreate
scenes from the story and combine reading with hands-on play.
5. When will the new LEGO books be released in the UK?
Publishers will release some LEGO Chapter Books in paperback in
the UK on 5 November 2026 at £6.99, while they will release
selected LEGO Story Builders titles in hardback on 1 October 2026
at £12.99.
