Children’s Book Characters Named Daniel
Here are just a few children’s books with characters named Daniel. Please comment below if you know of one I missed. I hope this encourages your kiddo to read!
Daniel Tiger 5-minute Stories by various authors (or any other Daniel Tiger book!)
Daniel Tiger’s 5 Minute Stories includes many of his popular stories.
- Other characters: Mom/Dad of course… Teacher Harriet, Miss Elaina, Katerina, Margaret, Prince Wednesday, King Friday, Queen Sara Saturday, Chrissie, Dr. Anna, Baker Acker, Mr. McFeely, & Music Man Stan
- Ratings: Goodreads- 4.35 Amazon- 4.9
- 2-3 year olds or Preschool-2nd grade
Daniel in the Lions’ Den Little Goldenbook by Christin Ditchfield (Or any book with the this bible story)
The classic Bible story of Daniel, a kind and wise man who loved God above all, is retold with bright, contemporary-style illustrations. Preschoolers will love the look of this new Little Golden Book as well as the timeless tale of devotion.
- Rating: Amazon 4.8
- 2-5 year olds
Courageous and Bold Bible Heroes: 50 True Stories of Daring Men and Women of God by Shirley Raye Redmond (or any other biblical stories about Daniel) Illustrator: Katya Longhi
Hannah kept a promise. Daniel remained faithful to God in difficult times. Peter repented. And Joseph of Arimathea was kind and generous. What do these and the other Bible heroes featured in this book have in common? They weren’t perfect, but they were courageous and bold, each in their own way. Each short, easy-to-read chapter profiles a different Bible hero and shows how they exhibited bravery and overcame their own weakness and seemingly impossible challenges to achieve amazing things. This kind of epic courage can only be found when we place our faith in God. As boys and girls read these captivating accounts, they will learn to love God more intentionally, and they will begin to believe that the Lord will equip them with courage when they need it the most.
- Includes MANY different biblical heroes- go to the Amazon link and you can find a page with the list of all the bible stories in this book.
- Ratings- Amazon: 4.8
- 8-11 year olds
Daniel Finds a Poem written and illustrated by Micha Archer
What is poetry? Is it glistening morning dew? Spider thinks so. Is it crisp leaves crunching? That’s what Squirrel says. Could it be a cool pond, sun-warmed sand, or moonlight on the grass? Maybe poetry is all of these things, as it is something special for everyone—you just have to take the time to really look and listen. The magical thing is that poetry is in everyone, and Daniel is on his way to discovering a poem of his own after spending time with his animal friends. What is poetry? If you look and listen, it’s all around you!
- Ratings: Amazon- 4.8 Goodreads-4.2
- 5-8 year olds or Kindergarten-3rd grade
- Lexile Measure: AD560L
Daniel’s Pet by Alma Flor Ada (Green Light Readers Level 1), Illustrator: G. Brian Karas
Daniel loves his new pet. But what will happen when it hatches a surprise?
- Other character: Jen
- Ratings: Amazon- 5.0 and Goodreads- 3.3
- 4-7 year olds or Preschool-3rd grade
- Lexile Measure: 150 L
The Karate Kid Pop Classics by Kim Smith
This beloved film is reimagined as a cute and colorful picture book. When young Daniel is targeted by students from the Cobra Kai dojo, his neighbor Mr. Miyagi agrees to train him for the upcoming karate tournament. But why is Mr. Miyagi making Daniel wax his cars, sand his deck, and paint his house? Will Daniel ever master the art of karate? This timeless story of overcoming the odds will delight kids, their parents, and anyone who has ever had that one special teacher.
- Ratings: Amazon-4.8 Goodreads-4.1
- 3-6 year olds or Preschool-3rd grade
- Lexile Measure: 530L
It Came Beneath the Sink by R.L. Stine
Kat and her brother, Daniel, are so lucky. They just moved to a new house with tons of rooms, two balconies, and a lawn the size of a football field. But all that good luck is about to run out. Because there’s something really evil living in their new house. Something that’s moving. Watching. Waiting. Something that comes from beneath the kitchen sink. It might look like an ordinary sponge. But this scary creature doesn’t do dishes. . . .
- Other characters: Katerina, Carlo, Mrs. Vanderhoff, Louise, Marty, & Linda
- Ratings: Amazon- 4.6 and Goodreads- 3.6
- 8-12 year olds or 3rd-7th grade
Who Was Daniel Boone? by S.A. Kramer
Called the “Great Pathfinder”, Daniel Boone is most famous for opening up the West to settlers through Kentucky. A symbol of America’s pioneering spirit Boone was a skilled outdoorsman and an avid reader, although he never attended school.
- Other characters- Rebecca Bryan (wife), James (son), Sarah (Daniel’s mom), and John Findley
- Ratings: Amazon-4.7 Goodreads-4.0
- 7-10 year olds or 3rd-7th grade
- Lexile Measure: 620L
Bella (Puppy Palace #22) by Ellen Miles
Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. They enjoy taking care of the dogs themselves, but the best part is finding a perfect new owner for these adorable animals. Bella is an orphaned newborn cocker spaniel. She is very weak and almost doesn’t survive her first night. Lizzie is determined to save the pint-sized pup. The Peterson’s bottle-feed her around the clock until she’s healthy enough to be adopted. But who will give this sweet little dog the home she deserves?
- Other characters- Ms. Dobbins, Maria, Mrs. Santiago, Simba, Buddy, The Petersons, Daphne, Noah, Brianna, Jimmy, Daniel, Alexandra, & Shanna
- Ratings: Amazon- 4.6 Goodreads-4.4
- Age: 7-10 year olds oe 2nd-5th grade
- Lexile Measure: 670L
Mistakes That Worked by Charlotte Foltz Jones
SANDWICHES came about when an English earl was too busy gambling to eat his meal and needed to keep one hand free. POTATO CHIPS were first cooked by a chef who was furious when a customer complained that his fried potatoes weren’t thin enough. Coca-Cola, Silly Putty, and X rays have fascinating stories behind them too! Their unusual tales, and many more, along with hilarious cartoons and weird, amazing facts, make up this fun-filled book about everyday items that had surprisingly haphazard beginnings.
- Includes characters: Joe Gregor, Ruth Wakefield, John Pemberton, Hanson Gregory, Frank Epperson, George Crum, John Montagu, Shen Nung, Thomas Sullivan, Louis Pasteur, Charles Gerhardt, Dorothy Eustis, Alexander Fleming, Howard Florey, Ernst Chain, Norman Heatley, Wilhelm C. Roentgen, Walter F. Morrison, James Wright, Peter Hodgson, Richard James, Edouard Benedictus, James and David Gamble, Harley Procter, Arthur Scott, Spencer Silver, Joseph Priestley, Charles Goodyear, Rollin J. Reeves, George Custer, Daniel C. Major, Charles Perrault, George de Mestral, Nelson Hower, Jules Leotard, & Levi Strauss
- Ratings: Amazon-4.7 Goodreads-4.1
- 7-11 year olds or 3rd-7th grade
- Lexile Measure: 1040L
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