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New Pop-Up Books

Brand new pop-up books, fresh from the press! On this page you’ll find an overview of newly released pop-up books that are available for order right now. For books that are yet to be released you can visit our Upcoming Pop-Up Releases page. Check back regularly to discover more new pop-up book releases!

Jurassic World: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book

Jurassic World Pop-Up Book by Matthew Reinhart

Featuring explosive, pop-off-the-page depictions of the Tyrannosaurus rex, Velociraptor, and other prehistoric favorites, this deluxe pop-up book traces the evolution of the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World sagas across three decades of major motion pictures.

Author: Matthew Reinhart
Publisher: Insight Editions
Publication date: October 26, 2021

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My First Pop-Up Mythological Monsters

My First Pop-Up Mythological Monsters

Owen Davey’s stylized illustrations, with their crisp patterns and bold shapes, make this exploration of mythological monsters an enchanting adventure for anyone who loves the fantastical. Open the pages and unleash fifteen incredible monsters… if you dare.

Author: Owen Davey
Publisher: Candlewick Studio
Publication date: October 5, 2021

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Weather: Pop-up Book

Weather: Pop-up Book

From raucous stormy seas to a welcomingly vivid rainbow, weather’s most exciting moments come to life in this new pop-up book. Each page features an informative description of its weather event and the book closes with sobering commentary on the effects of climate change.

Author: Maike Biederstadt
Publisher: Prestel Junior
Publication date: September 7, 2021

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Deep in the Sea

Deep in the Sea pop-up

Lions roar…sea lions snore. Are catfish, dogfish, and elephant seals the same as a cat, a dog, or an elephant? Pop-ups reveal their differences in this delightful introduction to amazing creatures of land and sea.

Paper Engineer: David A. Carter
Publisher: Little Simon
Publication date: July 27, 2021

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Japan Pop-Up Book

Japan Pop-Up Book

Pick up where Tokyo Pop-Up Book left off, as Chico and his cat Neko visit Japan’s most famous landmarks. The chase is on as naughty Neko slips away yet again—this time becoming a stowaway on a Japanese bullet train!

Author: Sam Ita
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Publication date: June 22, 2021

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Veggie et ses amis (French)

Veggie et ses amis

In this little pop-up, we meet Veggie and his monster friends. Special monsters, who only eat vegetables and fruits! A book to humorously tackle the subject of nutrition with the little ones, and talk about the virtues of fruits and vegetables.

Author: Philippe UG
Publisher: GRANDES PERSONN
Publication date: April 29, 2021

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Love

Love pop-up book by Robert Sabuda

Tender expressions of the different guises of love spring from the pages of this charming pop-up book. Brief passages beginning with the words “I love you because…” are illustrated with six captivating pop-up spreads.

Author: Robert Sabuda
Publisher: Candlewick
Publication date: March 30, 2021

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Pop-Up Books published in 2020

El sol y los planetas (Spanish Edition)

El sol y los planetas

A pop-up book for those who are crazy about outer space. Learn about stars in a practical and experimental way. Discover how our own solar system brings us life, right here on Earth.

Author: Patricia Geis
Publication date: November 1, 2020
Publisher: Combel Editorial

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Harry Potter: Guide to Diagon Alley

Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Guide to Diagon Alley and Beyond

Journey into the Wizarding World once more! Packed with amazing moments and hidden surprises, Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Guide to Diagon Alley and Beyond is a pop-up book guaranteed to impress Harry Potter fans everywhere.

Paper engineer: Matthew Reinhart
Publication date: October 20, 2020
Publisher: Insight Editions

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Nightmare Before Christmas: Calendar

The Nightmare Before Christmas: Pop-Up Advent Calendar

Countdown to Christmas with this Nightmare Before Christmas pop-up advent calendar. Inside, readers will find a perfectly ghastly pop-up tree and twenty-five removable and displayable ornaments to hang on the tree.

Author: Scott Campbell
Publication date: September 29, 2020
Publisher: Insight Editions

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A Charlie Brown Christmas

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Come along with Charlie Brown and his friends and discover the true meaning of Christmas in this beautiful, deluxe pop-up edition of the holiday classic. A Charlie Brown Christmas, will delight Peanuts fans new and old.

Author: Charles M. Schulz
Publication date: September 15, 2020
Publisher: Simon Spotlight

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De l'autre côté des étoiles

De l'autre côté des étoiles

Long ago, on a very distant planet, there lived strange little creatures very curious to discover the vast universe. What will they find on the other side of the stars? You will know it by following them aboard their flying saucer!

Author: Philippe UG
Publication date: August 27, 2020
Publisher: GRANDES PERSONN

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Whose Habitat is That?

Who's Habitat is That

In each habitat, a wild creature hides. Can you guess who they are from the clues they give about themselves? Lift the spectacular spiral pop up to reveal the answer and meet each magnificent animal in its home.

Author: Lucile Picketty
Publication date: June 23, 2020
Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions

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Pop-Up Volcano!

Pop-Up Volcano!

Have you ever wondered how volcanoes are formed? Did you know that there are different types of eruptions? Pop-Up Volcano! tells you everything you’ve always wanted to know about volcanoes with facts and pop-ups!

Paper engineer: Bernard Duisit
Publication date: May 5, 2020
Publisher: Thames & Hudson

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Jim Mahfood's Pop Up Funk

pop-up funk

Pop Up Funk is a beautifully illustrated pop up art book, paper engineered and published by Poposition Press. The book features artist Jim Mahfood’s unique style in a three dimensional pop up format.

Paper engineer: Rosston Meyer
Publication date: 2020
Publisher: Poposition Press

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Flora: A Botanical Pop-up Book

Flora: A Botanical Pop-up Book

Peek inside this spring-inspired pop-up book and discover how flowers are more than just beautiful; they are critical components of the natural world. Each spread is filled with unique pop-ups, revealing pull-tabs, and captivating facts.

Paper engineer: Yoojin Kim
Publication date: March 31, 2020
Publisher: Jumping Jack Press

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What's in the Egg?

What's in the Egg Pop-Up Book

Nature’s miracles spring to life in this intricate pop-up book that shows different animals that hatch from eggs. Delicately detailed and boldly colored, every scene is a work of art that depicts its animal’s unique markings and natural habitat.

Paper engineer: Maike Biederstadt
Publication date: March 3, 2020
Publisher: Prestel Junior

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Pop-Up Books published in 2019

Paris: The City of Lights

Paris: The City of Lights

Dario Cestaro presents the beauty of Paris through the spectacular paper architecture of a pop-up book. This lively tour is enlivened by short texts and sweet anecdotes that tell a history of the city through its most iconic buildings.

Paper engineer: Dario Cestaro
Publication date: November 19, 2019
Publisher: Marsilio Editori

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Follow the Star

Follow the Star: A pop-up Christmas journey

Follow the story of the Christmas star on Christmas Eve – a night when magical things happen. Discover it twinkling at the top of a huge pop-up Christmas tree, shining above Santa Claus to light his way and illuminating the three kings as they journey to Bethlehem.

Paper engineer: Andy Mansfield
Publication date: November 14, 2019
Publisher: Templar Publishing

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Flurry: Mini Snowflakes Pop-Up

Flurry: A Mini Snowflakes Pop-Up Book

The intricate beauty of snowflakes is revealed in this amazing little pop-up book. An enchanting explanation of the uniqueness of snowflakes, engages readers of all ages. Each of the seven spreads features illustrated pop-ups that are sure to surprise and delight.

Paper engineer: Yevgeniya Yeretskaya
Publication date: Unavailable
Publisher: Jumping Jack Press

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The Acrobat Family

The Acrobat Family

Join a family of acrobats as they twirl and twist through the pages in this charming, collectable pop-up that playfully teaches the magic of counting. As you turn the pages, count not one but ten characters balance one on top of the other, creating ever more daring shapes.

Paper engineer: Boisrobert & Rigaud
Publication date: October 31, 2019
Publisher: Little Gestalten

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Pop-Up & Build: National Parks

Pop-Up & Build: National Parks

Discover the beauty of America’s unforgettable landscapes with this three-dimensional tour of its national parks. Each of the 59 U.S. national parks is profiled in this illustrated visual guide, and five of the nation’s most prominent parks are featured as large pop-up models.

Author: Editors of Thunder Bay Press
Publication date: October 22, 2019
Publisher: Thunder Bay Press

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Harry Potter: A Christmas Pop-Up

Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Christmas Pop-Up

This Christmas pop-up re-creates the iconic Great Hall as seen in the Harry Potter films, complete with a pop-up Christmas tree at the center. Recapture the holiday memories from the Harry Potter series as you celebrate the holidays with this must-have collectible!

Paper engineer: Not Available
Publication date: October 22, 2019
Publisher: Insight Editions

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Star Wars: Ultimate Pop-Up Galaxy

Star Wars: The Ultimate Pop-Up Galaxy

Featuring the most iconic moments from the entire saga rendered as ingenious pop-up creations, Star Wars: The Ultimate Pop-Up Galaxy represents a whole new level of sophistication and interactivity in pop-up books and is guaranteed to thrill fans of all ages.

Paper engineer: Matthew Reinhart
Publication date: October 22, 2019
Publisher: Insight Editions

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The World of Warcraft Pop-Up

The World of Warcraft Pop-Up Book

Choose your faction, pick your weapon, and prepare for an astonishing vision of the world of Azeroth like you’ve never seen before! The World of Warcraft Pop- Up Book brings the bemost well-loved locations of Warcraft to life. Unfold each individual spread to form a map of Azeroth!

Paper engineer: Matthew Reinhart
Publication date: October 15, 2019
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment

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Little Fish Pop-Up Carousel

Little Fish Pop-Up Carousel

Little Fish tells the charming story of a fish finding its way back home to the reef, through five spectacular pop-up scenes. Follow the little fish swimming in a world packed with brightly colored corals, clams and fish, through a seaweed forest and all the way back home again.

Author: Emily Rand
Publication date: September 17, 2019
Publisher: Thames & Hudson

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Adventures with Dragons

Dragons Pop-Up Book

Soar alongside the Viking heroes and their majestic dragons from all three of the DreamWorks Dragons films in this ingeniously crafted pop-up book. Engage with six large pops, seven smaller pops, and a removable map woven into beautifully illustrated artwork just waiting to be explored.

Paper engineer: James Diaz
Publication date: June 4, 2019
Publisher: Insight Editions

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Shells: A Pop-Up Book of Wonder

Shells Summer Pop-Up Book

Along summer beaches, shells beckon with their timeless beauty and wonder. They provide protection for many ocean animals, populate colorful coral reefs, and sometimes surprise with a pearl inside! Interactive features and fun facts abound in this unique summertime pop-up book.

Paper engineer: Yoojin Kim
Publication date: June 1, 2019
Publisher: Jumping Jack Press

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Pop-up Jungle

Pop-Up Jungle

In another palm-size pop-up book, designer Ingela P. Arrhenius showcases flora, fauna, and other familiar scenes of the jungle with her trademark retro style. Tree frogs, monkeys, and jewel-toned birds are just a few of the extraordinary creatures that make their home within this forest.

Author: Ingela P. Arrhenius
Publication date: May 14, 2019
Publisher: Candlewick Studio

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Leonardo Pop-Ups

Leonardo Pop-Ups

Experience the most famous Renaissance artist and inventor in a brand-new way. McCarthy showcases a variety of pop-ups showing off Da Vinci’s many talents. Featuring Da Vinci’s most enduring artworks including The Vitruvian Man, The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa.

Author: Courtney Watson McCarthy
Publication date: May 7, 2019
Publisher: Thames & Hudson

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Moby-Dick: A Pop-Up Book

Moby Dick Pop-Up Book

In time for the 200th anniversary of author Herman Melville’s birth, this beautifully rendered pop-up retelling of Moby-Dick is a wonder to behold. Rich linocut artworks portray ten key chronological moments from the story in shadowbox-style pop-ups.

Paper engineer: Gerard Lo Monaco
Publication date: May 7, 2019
Publisher: Chronicle Books

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My First Pop-Up Dinosaurs

My First Pop-Up Dinosaurs

Watch long-extinct creatures spring to life in a striking first pop-up book for budding paleontologists. At once simple and sophisticated, Owen Davey’s striking pop-ups, with their geometric patterns of spiky scales, are sure to mesmerize dinosaur aficionados of all ages.

Author: Owen Davey
Publication date: April 9, 2019
Publisher: Candlewick Studio

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Believe

Believe Pop-Up Book by Robert Sabuda

All of life’s possibilities are just a page turn away in this beautiful pop-up book. Throughout, phrases and images evoking potential are answered by a glorious 3-D image on the following spread. Believe is the perfect way to celebrate life’s passages and look forward to new horizons.

Author: Robert Sabuda
Publication date: April 9, 2019
Publisher: Candlewick

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Grow, Baby, Grow!

Grow, Baby, Grow!

See baby grow and develop month by month with 9 life-size pop-ups! Grow, Baby, Grow! artistically and poetically illustrates the growth of a baby before birth by comparing him or her to something wonderful and familiar: a pearl on the beach, a cherry on a limb, a starfish in the sea.

Author: Mertixell Marti & Xavier Salomo
Publication date: March 1, 2019
Publisher: Familius

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Fairy Tale Play

Fairy Tale Play: A pop-up storytelling book

Featuring four evocative scenes including under the sea, in a forest, at a castle, and inside a cave, and over 100 characters to press out and use. The book also includes four plays to read and act out. The story possibilities are limited only by your imagination!

Author: Julia Spiers
Publication date: February 5, 2019
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing

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Pop-Up Moon

Pop-Up Moon

Open this book and discover the dazzling magic of the moon! Find out where it came from, why it seems to change shape, how its power affects the earth, and what causes an eclipse. Shoot into space with the Saturn V rocket and travel back in time to join the first men on the moon…

Paper engineer: Olivier Charbonnel
Publication date: January 17, 2019
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd

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Pop-Up Books published in 2018

The Hearthstone Pop-Up Book

The Hearthstone Pop-Up Book

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of Blizzard Entertainment’s Hearthstone. Take your place alongside the nine major heroes and enjoy a charming story told with the game’s signature wit and whimsy. Unfold each page to reveal a spectacular central pop with booklets of smaller pops.

Paper Engineer: Simon Arizpe
Publication date: November 6, 2018
Publisher: Insight Editions

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Harry Potter: Guide to Hogwarts

Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Guide to Hogwarts

Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Guide to Hogwarts is an exhilarating, interactive guide to the iconic school of witchcraft and wizardry. This book features spectacular pop-up re-creations of key locations inside and outside Hogwarts castle, and it opens flat to form a pop-up map of the castle and its grounds.

Paper Engineer: Matthew Reinhart
Publication date: October 23, 2018
Publisher: Insight Editions

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Beyond the Sixth Extinction

Beyond the Sixth Extinction

Whether or not we know it, the sixth global extinction is already under way, propelled not by a meteor but by human activity on Earth. Take a long step forward into the year 4847 with the help of stunning pop-ups portraying eight fantastical creatures, along with details about each one.

Paper Engineer: Shawn Sheehy
Publication date: October 9, 2018
Publisher: Candlewick

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Zahhak: Legend of the Serpent King

zahhak pop-up book Simon Arizpe

For the first time ever, a tale from the Persian Book of Kings springs to life in this ingeniously crafted pop-up book. The fantastic world of Zahhak: The Legend of the Serpent King literally pops off the page with intricately crafted spreads, two pop-up folds per page, and complex constructions.

Paper Engineer: Simon Arizpe
Publication date: October 2, 2018
Publisher: Fantagraphics

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The Nightmare Before Christmas

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas

Experience Tim Burton’s iconic film like never before with this nightmarish pop-up of monstrous proportions! From the renowned paper engineer Matthew Reinhart comes a mind-blowing retelling of this classic story in gravity-defying pop-up artwork on every page.

Paper Engineer: Matthew Reinhart
Publication date: October 2, 2018
Publisher: Disney Editions

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TNBC: Limited Edition

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas

This autographed and numbered edition of The Nightmare Before Christmas Pop-Up by Matthew Reinhart comes in a slipcase with a special pop cover exclusive to this edition. A celebration marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of the groundbreaking movie.

Paper Engineer: Matthew Reinhart
Publication date: October 2, 2018
Publisher: Disney Editions

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Rome: The Eternal Beauty

Rome: The Eternal Beauty: Pop-Up

Rome presented through the spectacular paper architecture of Dario Cestaro. A fascinating journey through colorful pages that turn into Rome’s most famous buildings: the Colosseum, St. Peters and the Sistine Chapel, Trevi Fountain, and many others.

Paper Engineer: Dario Cestaro
Publication date: September 4, 2018
Publisher: Marsilio

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The Nutcracker: Pop-up Adaptation

The Nutcracker: An Enchanting Pop-up Adaptation

The Nutcracker comes alive in this pop-up adaptation of the classic holiday tale. Seven brightly-illustrated and dynamic spreads of pop-ups and interactive elements tell the tale of The Nutcracker like never before. This version of The Nutcracker is sure to become a Christmas classic.

Paper Engineer: Yevgeniya Yeretskaya
Publication date: September 1, 2018
Publisher: Jumping Jack Press

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Midnight Monsters

Midnight Monsters: A Pop-up Shadow Search

Turn off the lights, get your flashlight, and come on a wonderful shadow adventure with Midnight Monsters! This follow-up book to the immensely popular Midnight Creatures takes you on a journey through five more beautifully crafted pop-up scenes full of hidden monsters to find.

Paper Engineer: Helen Friel
Publication date: August 14, 2018
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing

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World-Famous Book of Counting

Book of Counting

Prepare to be amazed by this fabulously clever lift-the-flap, pop-up, pull-out book about numbers. The magic-themed illustrations add a touch of vintage glamour to this fun and elegant counting book. With spectacular sorcery and sensational illusions, there’s something here for magic lovers of all ages.

Author: Sarah Goodreau
Publication date: April 24, 2018
Publisher: Big Picture Press

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Summer: A Pop-Up Book

Summer pop-up book David Carter

Summer is the final book in the David Carter pop-up book series about the seasons. Each spread has a brief verse and depicts flora and fauna commonly found during the summer. The pictures are labeled with simple text, making the book easy for young readers to understand and enjoy.

Paper Engineer: David A. Carter
Publication date: April 24, 2018
Publisher: Abrams Appleseed

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Tokyo Pop-Up Book

Tokyo Pop-Up Book Sam Ita

Tokyo pop-up book pairs cultural and geographical information with artful paper engineering and an exciting storyline. Follow Chico and his mischievous cat Neko as they travel to the world’s largest city, passing through unique sites, each with its own action pop-up to discover.

Paper Engineer: Sam Ita
Publication date: April 10, 2018
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

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Ten Horse Farm

Ten Horse Farm Robert Sabuda

Watch with awe as majestic horses leap off the page when you open this stunning full-color pop-up book. Glorious images of horses grazing, prancing, and galloping in an idyllic farm setting are inspired by everyday scenes in rural America as well as by the real Ten Horse Farm.

Paper Engineer: Robert Sabuda
Publication date: April 10, 2018
Publisher: Candlewick

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Pop-up Things That Go!

Pop-up Things That Go

Modes of transportation are exciting and ever popular, and here they get an attractive makeover in a kid-friendly pop-up with pages of things that go, from ice-cream trucks to helicopters. Bright colors and clean graphics set this attractive little book zooming ahead of the pack.

Paper Engineer: Ingela P. Arrhenius
Publication date: March 13, 2018
Publisher: Candlewick

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Pop-up Ocean

pop-up ocean

Dive into a cool underwater who’s who and what’s what of the sea in this palm-size pop-up treasure. Discover ocean dwellers like the crab, octopus, and sea horse as they make a splash in vivid hues of coral and ultramarine and swim through spreads featuring familiar aquatic items.

Paper Engineer: Ingela P. Arrhenius
Publication date: March 13, 2018
Publisher: Candlewick

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Mermaid Kingdom: Pop-Up Carousel

Mermaid Kingdom pop-up book

Dive into the secret world of Mermaid Kingdom, in this beautiful pop-up world under the sea! Press out the play pieces and put on a show in three stunning pop-up play scenes. This magical pop-up storybook has a special envelope for safe storage of the play pieces and a pretty ribbon closure.

Author: Ag Jatkowska
Publication date: March 1, 2018
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

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Pop-Up Books published in 2017

I Love You: A Pop-Up Book

I love you pop-up book David A. Carter

An imaginative pop-up dedicated to love. The seven spreads feature pop-ups of different geometrical and abstract forms. There are hearts dangling from strings, hearts hidden in a forest, and hearts captured by the colors of the rainbow.

Paper Engineer: David A. Carter
Publication date: December 5, 2017
Publisher: Abrams Books

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Paddington Pop-Up London

Paddington Pop-Up London

Join Paddington as he leads his adored Aunt Lucy on an imaginary journey through the streets of London. Six stunning illustrated pop-up scenes from the forthcoming movie have been lovingly recreated in this spectacular gift book.

Paper Engineer: Keith Finch
Publication date: November 28, 2017
Publisher: Harper Collins

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Disney Pixar Pop-Up Book

pixar pop-up book

Disney Pixar: A Pop-Up Celebration is a tribute to the beloved canon of Disney Pixar films and characters. Featuring four spreads with over 24 pop-ups, this pop-up book folds out to create a timeline of Pixar’s history that is perfect for displaying.

Paper Engineer: Matthew Reinhart
Publication date: November 21, 2017
Publisher: Disney Editions

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Disney Pixar (Limited Edition)

pixar pop-up book

Featuring four spreads with over 24 pop-ups, this breathtaking work of art revisits Pixar’s impressive history. This autographed and numbered edition of Disney Pixar: A Pop-Up Celebration comes in a slipcase with a special pop cover exclusive to this edition.

Paper Engineer: Matthew Reinhart
Publication date: November 21, 2017
Publisher: Disney Editions

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Le petit peuple du sol

Le petit peuple du sol

In the ground, in the woods, under the dead leaves, a very special little folk is waiting for you. Five splendid pop-ups show mushrooms in all their beauty and diversity, as well as small insects that are bustling around them. An ode to nature.

Paper Engineer Philippe UG
Publication date: November 15, 2017
Publisher: Des grandes personnes

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The Nutcracker: Papercut Pop-Ups

Nutcracker pop-up book

A classic retelling of Tchaikovsky’s ballet using a new pop-up technique featuring dazzling laser-cut illustrations. The book features four pop-up paperscopes that spring to life when the reader presses each paperscope down to reveal the scene hidden within.

Paper Engineer: Shobhna Patel
Publication date: November 14, 2017
Publisher: Thames & Hudson

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The Wonder of the Greatest Gift

jesse tree pop-up book

Ann Voskamp expands her presentation of the timeless Advent tradition of the Jesse Tree with this beautiful book that can be and enjoyed for generations. This stunning 13-inch, three-dimensional Jesse Tree pops from the page!

Paper Engineer: Ann Voskamp
Publication date: November 7, 2017
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers

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My Foolish Heart

My Foolish Heart pop-up book

This quirky book takes six heart-themed expressions and gives them new meaning through engaging pop-ups. With its inimitable word play on turns of phrase, this playful book is a delightful surprise for Valentine’s Day or whenever a token of unexpected affection is in order.

Author: Nick Bantock
Publication date:
November 7, 2017
Publisher: Chronicle Books

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The Superhero Adventure Playset

The Superhero Adventure Playset

In a cunning carousel format, this compact book opens up to reveal three super scenes – the awesome cityscape, the fearsome Fire Ice Caves, and the evil villain’s Laboratory of Doom – and 12 superheroes, sidekicks, supercars and evil masterminds to populate them.

Author: Jason Ford
Publication date: October 31, 2017
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing

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One Moonlit Night

One Moonlit Night

One moonlit night I sailed away in my silvery boat of dreams… A dream-weaving masterpiece of pop-up storytelling, bursting with dragons, starlight and adventure. Just turn the page to enter the magic.

Paper Engineer: Seo Kim
Publication date: October 19, 2017
Publisher: Templar Publishing

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This Book is a Planetarium

planetarium New Pop-up Book

This pop-up book transforms into six fully functional tools: a real working planetarium projecting the constellations, a musical instrument complete with strings, a geometric drawing generator, an infinite calendar, a message decoder, and even a speaker.

Paper Engineer: Kelli Anderson
Publication date: October 3, 2017
Publisher: Chronicle Books

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The greates opposites book

The Greatest Opposites pop-up book

This clever novelty book is full of surprises. Ingenious paper engineering and gorgeous artwork combine to make an enormously fun opposites book for all readers. Tom Frost’s illustrations make this pop-up, fold-down, pull-out book something to be treasured.

Paper Engineer: Lee Singh
Publication date: October 3, 2017
Publisher: Big Picture Press

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Pop-Up Shakespeare

Shakespeare pop-up book

Read all about William Shakespeare’s plays, sonnets, and poems as you never have before in an entertaining pop-up book featuring five interactive spreads filled with dramatic pop-ups, fun foldouts, hilarious summaries, and fascinating commentaries.

Paper Engineer: Jennie Maizels
Publication date: October 3, 2017
Publisher: Candlewick

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Christmas at the Zoo

Christmas at the Zoo pop-up book

10th Anniversary Edition of Christmas at the Zoo: A Pop-Up Wonderland. This glossy pop-up book includes eight double-page pop-ups with vibrant illustrations and glitter details. All the animals are excited about a visit from Santa Claus in this amazing holiday pop-up book for all ages!

Paper Engineer: Bruce Foster
Publication date: October 1, 2017
Publisher: Jumping Jack Press

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Butterflies: Pop-Up

Butterflies pop-up David Hawcock

Children, students and nature lovers will all find something to love in David Hawcock’s Butterflies. Beautiful, collectible, and educational, Butterflies combines some of nature’s most delicate creatures with expert papercraft and accessible information in one fun volume.

Paper Engineer: David Hawcock
Publication date: September 12, 2017
Publisher: Universe

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Tropical Fish: Pop-Up

Tropical Fish pop-up David Hawcock

In Tropical Fish, David Hawcock presents a fun and colorful pop-up journey under the sea that will delight children, students and nature lovers. As fun to read as it is beautiful to look at, Tropical Fish combines exquisite pop-ups and interesting information in one compact volume.

Paper Engineer: David Hawcock
Publication date: September 12, 2017
Publisher: Universe

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ABC Pop-Up

ABC pop-up book Courtney Watson McCarthy

Whether you’re a young child or a design connoisseur, the clever associations in this diminutive pop-up will charm you in a big way. Simple and stylish, ABC Pop-Up is an elegant choice for anyone who appreciates artful design, as well as the perfect alphabet learning tool for little hands.

Engineer: Courtney Watson McCarthy
Publication date: September 12, 2017
Publisher: Candlewick Studio

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Main Street Magic

Main Street Magic pop-up book

Welcome to Main Street! Visit the bakery, fish market, hair salon, museum, and circus, lifting flaps to make extraordinary discoveries as you wander through this small town. With adorable, retro illustrations and smart novelty bookmaking, there’s always a whimsical surprise just around the corner.

Paper Engineer: Ingela P. Arrhenius
Publication date: September 5, 2017
Publisher: Chronicle Books

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Leaves: Autumn Pop-Up Book

Leaves pop-up book

Readers of all ages will enjoy the timeless wonder of autumn leaves in this amazing new pop-up book including amazing pop-ups, educational information, and delightful interactive elements that offer change and surprise on every page in this lyrical look at Autumn.

Paper Engineer: Yoojin Kim
Publication date: September 1, 2017
Publisher: Jumping Jack Press

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Autumn: A Pop-Up Book

Autumn pop-up book David Carter

David A. Carter delivers the third book in his pop-up book series about the seasons. Each spread depicts flora and fauna commonly found during the fall. The pictures are labeled with simple text, making the book easy for young readers to understand and enjoy.

Paper Engineer: David A. Carter
Publication date: August 29, 2017
Publisher: Abrams Appleseed

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Paper Blossoms for All Seasons

Ray Marshall Paper Blossoms pop-up book

This collection of paper bouquets from the creator of the bestselling Paper Blossoms celebrates the beauty of the four seasons. Each arrangement brings surprise to any décor. This pop-up book delights with color, joy, and beauty throughout the year.

Paper Engineer: Ray Marshall
Publication date: June 6, 2017
Publisher: Chronicle Books

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A Desert Friend

A desert Friend pop-up book Eryl Nash

Help a little fennec fox find some playmates in this engaging novelty book with pop-ups on every page! With rhyming text and eye-catching animal pop-ups on each page, Essi Kimpimäki’s screen-printed illustrations make this an exciting visual adventure for all ages.

Paper Engineer: Essi Kimpimäki
Publication date: May 2, 2017
Publisher: Little Bee Books

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Five Cars Stuck and One Big Truck

Five cars stuck and one big truck David A. Carter pop-up book

A family of dogs packs up their car for a trip! This silly story is filled with fun novelty elements that allow readers to interact with the book. With rhyming text, bright illustrations, and lots of interactivity, kids and parents will get revved up for this brand-new David A. Carter book.

Paper Engineer: David A. Carter
Publication date: April 18, 2017
Publisher: Little Simon

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Sleeping Beauty Silhouettes

silhouette theatre sleeping beauty

This book tells the classic story of Sleeping Beauty in an enchanting and magical way. Recreating the magic of Lotte Reiniger’s early films through remastered film stills and laser-cut pop-ups, each spread is intricately detailed and perfectly complements this much-loved classic fairy tale.

Author: Simon & Schuster UK
Publication date: March 7, 2017
Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK

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Pop-Up Books published in 2016

Hokusai Pop-Ups

Hokusai pop-ups

Realized in jewel-like colors, Hokusai’s simple views of everyday scenes in Japan, his sense of balance and harmony, and his highly stylized but ever-changing techniques seem to capture the spirit and traditions of his homeland. Hokusai Pop-Ups brings this stunning art to life.

Paper Engineer: Courtney Watson McCarthy
Publication date: November 22, 2016
Publisher: Thames & Hudson

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Creatures of the deep

Creatures of the Deep Pop-up Book

The magnificent prints of Ernst Haeckel, who captured the amazing forms of the natural world, spring to life in this exciting pop-up book. Paper engineer Maike Biederstaedt has transformed Haeckel’s work into a three-dimensional book that allows readers to appreciate Haeckel’s artwork.

Paper Engineer: Maike Biederstaedt
Publication date: November 21, 2016
Publisher: Prestel

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A Pop-up Gallery of Curiosities

JK Rowling pop-up gallery of curiosoties

J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World is full of magical curiosities. This deluxe pop-up book showcases three-dimensional renderings of some of the beloved curiosities from the Harry Potter films, and two pops related to the upcoming Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

Paper Engineer: James Diaz
Publication date: November 1, 2016
Publisher: Candlewick

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

ninja turtles pop-up book

This deluxe hardcover pop-up book contains five spreads, each featuring ingeniously crafted pop-ups! Highlighting iconic locations such as the Turtle’s lair and Shredder’s hideout. The book will also feature extras including a pizza box, a pull-out poster, mask and more.

Paper Engineer: David Hawcock
Publication date: October 25, 2016
Publisher: Insight Kids

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Midnight Creatures

midnight creatures pop-up book

Switch off the lights, turn on your flashlight and come on a wonderful shadow adventure with Midnight Creatures! This book contains five pop-up scenes full of creatures to find, from the fork-marked lemur in the jungle to the giant squid at the bottom of the ocean.

Paper Engineer: Helen Friel
Publication date: October 18, 2016
Publisher: Laurence King

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Frozen: A Pop-Up Adventure

Disney Frozen Pop-up book

Featuring nearly 20 pop-ups from the New York Times best-selling author, artist, and pop-up master, Matthew Reinhart, this breathtaking work of art revisits the enduring story of Frozen. Elsa and Anna’s remarkable adventure lives on in a magnificent display of paper engineering and artistic devotion.

Paper Engineer: Matthew Reinhart
Publication date: October 4, 2016
Publisher: Disney Editions

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The Christmas Story

The christmas story Sabuda Pop-up Book

In the town of Bethlehem, on a bright and starry night, a baby was born. Announced by an angel, born in a humble manger, laid in a bed of straw, visited by shepherds and wise men—the age-old. The birth of Jesus is lovingly brought to life by master pop-up artist Robert Sabuda in six gorgeously imagined scenes.

Paper Engineer: Robert Sabuda
Publication date: September 27, 2016
Publisher: Candlewick

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The Gingerbread White House

Gingerbread White House pop-up book

The holiday season at the White House is a magical time of year, and for nearly fifty years, a gingerbread house has been the centerpiece of the White House Christmas decorations. The Gingerbread White House: A Pop-Up Book, created by Chuck Fischer, invites you to enjoy this beloved tradition in your own home!

Author: Chuck Fischer
Publication date: September 27, 2016
Publisher: White House Historical Association

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LEGO Pop-Up

New Pop-up Book

The first ever LEGO pop-up book! Matthew Reinhart creates another spectacular pop-up book, this time telling the LEGO story with equal amounts facts, fun, and adventure! Packed with a variety of features- pop-ups, pull tabs, turning wheels and more, this “fun-formative” book will be a delight for all fans.

Paper Engineer: Matthew Reinhart
Publication date: September 27, 2016
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

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Arctic Christmas

arctic christmas pop-up book

Arctic animal friends are joined by some special visitors from the South Pole for a very cool Christmas celebration. Seven spreads featuring illustrations, pop-ups and interactive elements by the award-winning creative team make this a book to be enjoyed by all ages!

Paper Engineer: Yevgeniya Yeretskaya
Publication date: September 1, 2016
Publisher: Jumping Jack Press

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The Raven

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Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” is one of the most widely recognized poems in the English language. Master paper engineer and designer David Pelham amazes us once again with his pop-up design interpreting this haunting love story.

Paper Engineer: David Pelham
Publication date: August 9, 2016
Publisher: Abrams Books

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Ever After High

Even after high Pop-up Book

This beautiful interactive book is filled with enchanting pops, excellent booklets, and even a fairy special fortune-teller. Open your very own special Storybook of Legends with its included key, and decide your own destiny. Come enroll at Ever After High!

Paper Engineer: Matthew Reinhart
Publication date: June 7, 2016
Publisher: LB Kids

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Trains: A pop-up railraod

Trains a railroad Pop-up Book

Have you ever wondered how a steam engine works? Do you have a hankering to don an engineer’s cap and race a locomotive under tunnels and over bridges? Loaded with flaps, pull-tabs, 3-D trains, and a spectacular pop-up model of a bustling railroad station.

Paper Engineer: Robert Crowther
Publication date: May 24, 2016
Publisher: Candlewick

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Spring: a pop-up book

spring Pop-up book

Spring is the second book in the Carter pop-up book series about the seasons. Each spread has a very brief verse and depicts common springtime flora and fauna. The text is simple for very young readers to understand and enjoy.

Paper Engineer: David A. Carter
Publication date: February 9, 2016
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

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Pop-Up Books published in 2015

The White House

the white house Pop-up Book robert sabuda

In this pop-up guide to the White House, readers can take a tour behind the scenes of the office of the executive branch and the residence of the president and his family. The White House is perfect for Presidents Day and the upcoming election.

Paper Engineer: Robert Sabuda
Publication date: December 29, 2015
Publisher: Orchard Books

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Asterix on the Warpath

Asterix Pop-up Book

Asterix and Obelix take on pirates on the perilous open seas, and come head-to-head with the troublesome Romans in an epic 3D battle. With high-quality paper-engineering throughout, this is the perfect addition to any Asterix collection.

Paper Engineer: José Pons
Publication date: November 24, 2015
Publisher: Asterix

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Disney Princess

Disney Princess Pop-up Book

Starring the timeless Disney Princess characters, this visually stunning volume is packed with intricately designed pop-ups, transformative scenes, and many other surprises. The ultimate pop-up for collectors and Disney fans.

Paper Engineer: Matthew Reinhart
Publication date: November 17, 2015
Publisher: Insight Editions

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The Walking Dead

Walking Dead Pop-up Book

Filled with eye-catchingly gory pops, The Walking Dead takes the reader through some of the most iconic moments from the series. Featuring five spreads, each with its own central pop that depicts a key element from the show.

Paper Engineer: Zerkin and Hawcock
Publication date: November 10, 2015
Publisher: Insight Editions

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The Little Prince

The Little Prince Pop-up Book

A pilot comes in contact with a captivating little prince in his journey and search for what is most important in life. This exciting pop-up edition includes the complete original text accompanied by Saint-Exupery’s beautiful illustrations.

Paper Engineer: Bernard Duisit
Publication date: November 10, 2015
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers

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Winter: A Pop-Up Book

Winter Pop-up Book David Carter

As day turns to night, bright red cardinals flit from branch to branch and weasels frolic among the berry-laden holly. With simple verse and scenes, each spread’s pop-up reveal the wonders of the winter season.

Paper Engineer: David A. Carter
Publication date: October 6, 2015
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

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Jingle Bells

Jingle bells Pop-up Book

Follow a sleigh ride across a snowy landscape. Featuring scenes that change on every spread and a stunning 3D pop-up at the end, this holiday keepsake captures the thrill of a winter adventure and the magic of the season.

Paper Engineer: Niroot Puttapipat
Publication date: September 8, 2015
Publisher: Candlewick

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