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 Book With No Pictures” by BJ Novak

About the Author: You know him as Ryan from The Office. Your kids probably don’t know him yet (unless they recognize him as the voice of Baker Smurf from Smurf 2), but he’s about to become one of their favorite authors.

About the Book: This is one of those books you won’t mind reading over and over. And it will get your kids thinking and laughing and talking about how cool words are. While it’s true that it is The Book With No Pictures, between the layout of the words and the fact that reading them aloud is so interactive and funny, your kids might not notice. (Especially when they’re rolling on the floor because you have to say thing like “My only friend in the whole world is a hippo names BOO BOO BUTT.”) Check out this video of BJ Novak reading it to kids. We dare you not to crack up.

Ages: 2 & up

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

— Meghan Rose