6 Books Your Kids Will Love Based on Their Favorite Apps

Invasion of the Overworld: An Unofficial Minecrafter’s Adventure (Gameknight999 Series #1), by Mark Cheverton
You know your littles love Minecraft if griefing, creepers, and all things pixelated are part of your daily life. In this literary Minecraft trek, Gameknight999 is accidentally transported by one of his father’s experiments into the game he loves to play. Now as a pixelated character himself he must navigate the universe he formerly liked to grief (mess up other players’ experience). What will happen to him as he meets monsters and zombies, and other players—is this life or death? Experiences that were once just a game are now real, and Gameknight999 has to face the world he helped to build. This addictive series is super fun to read, as are The Elementia Chronicles and the Diary of a Minecraft Zombie books. (Ages 9-12)
If your kid is addicted to Peppa Pig: Golden Boots:

The Story of Peppa Pig (Peppa Pig Series), by Scholastic
Little ones love Peppa Pig and her endearing adventures, so it isn’t surprising that her stories have spread across television, books, movies, and now phones. Keep young fans’ shelves stocked with plenty of Peppa and they may never even ask about playing the game. The Story of Peppa Pig is the origin story, so to speak, in which little readers are introduced to Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, and little brother George. Peppa may be bossy at times, but she is also sweet, lovable, and always game to try something new. (Ages 3-5)
If the Shopkins: Welcome to Shopville have taken over your phone:

Shopkins: Welcome to Shopville, by Jenne Simon, Scholastic
Shopkins may just be this generation’s Beanie Babies—they are everywhere, they are addictively collectable, and they are oh so cute. Your house might just be full of Shopkins dolls and their pastel colored paraphernalia, and your phone’s memory may be packed to the gills with the Shopkins friends. Now you can add in these paperbacks which follow Apple Blossom, Cheeky Chocolate, Kooky Cookie, and their friends as they take on the grocery store. When you need your phone back from those tech-happy little finger,s some books set in Shoppville will be a great alternative—they may even quickly become a new obsession right alongside the dolls. (Ages 4-8)
Are your kids into the Equestrian Girls : My Little Pony:

Equestria Girls: Friendship Games, by Perdita Finn
The resurgence of My Little Pony makes my inner fifth grader so so so happy. There are quite a few plotlines that fans can follow, with the Equestia Girls being some of the most popular, as shown with the dominance of this app. In this app-equivalent story, Rainbow Dash is determined to help her school win the Friendship Games, a My Little Pony take on the Olympics. The students of Canterlot High are motivated and capable, but how will they stack up to their rivals, the Wondercolts? If the app is a frequently opened game on your devices, go back to the beginning at Canterlot High with Rainbow Dash and the rest of the Friendship Games gang. (Ages 8-12)
If your littles love Lego Ninjago Tournament:

Kai: Ninja of Fire (Lego Ninjago Chapter Book Series #1), by Greg Farshtey
Do your kids (or you—admit it!) spend their free time fighting in Master Chen’s Tournament of Elements? Suit up your favorite Sensei and learn the art of Spinjtsu on and off of the phone with the help of the Ninjao book series. Kai is determined to become the greatest ninja ever, but first he needs to settle down and listen to Sensei Wu. Follow Kai on his path to greatness, or not, as you read along in the chapter books and fight in Chen’s Arena. This series provides the ninja thrill, and the lego love you are looking for, with or without a wifi signal. (Ages 7-10)
If your kids are playing hours of Time Tangle-Adventure Time:

Adventure Time Volume 1, by Ryan North, Shelli Paroline, and Braden Lamb
Adventure Time is such a strange and wonderful series. Starring Finn the Human, Jake the Dog, and Princess Bubblegum, there are hours and hours of adventures through The Land of Ooo and beyond. In Volume 1 the Lich, a super-lame, crazy scary skeleton has returned to the the Land of Ooo and he has big plans for destruction. Featuring time-travel, unforgettable characters, and one of a kind animation, the world of Adventure Time comes to life on the page just as well as on the screen. (Ages 9-12)
What apps do your kids love most?