New & Awesome Kids’ Books Written by Celebrities

They act, sing, inspire and make you laugh. Brilliantly. That should be enough. But, nope, these über-talented people also write children's books. Discover our favorites.

By Meghan Rose October 24, 2014

They act, sing, inspire and make you laugh. Brilliantly. That should be enough! But these über-talented people also write children’s books — ones that are amazing enough to keep on your kiddo’s nightstand and read again and again. Click through our gallery to discover the best reads from the coolest multi-hyphenates around.

“The Remarkable Farkle McBride” by John Lithgow

About the Author: With Emmy, Tony and Golden Globe wins, not to mention two Oscar nominations, what don’t know you know him from? Footloose? The World According to Garp? Dexter? Your kids might even recognize his voice work as Lord Farquaad in Shrek.

About the Book: Though it was Lithgow’s first book, and he’s written several others through the years, The Remarkable Farkle McBride is still our favorite. It uses a remarkable little boy, who gets so bored he must learn a new instrument every year, to illustrate how all the instruments in the orchestra look and sound. With rhymes so clever and pictures so funny, kids won’t realize they just read the equivalent of a music appreciation class. If your kids like this book, also get Lithgow’s Never Play Music Right Next to The Zoo, which comes with a CD of him singing the book with an orchestra.

Ages: 3 & up

What’s your favorite celeb-penned book for wee ones? Let us know in the comment section!

— Meghan Rose