Best Lego Book Under 5 (2026): 4 Picks Compared

A young builder who loves LEGO bricks often wants a book that matches the bricks: something to color, a story, or a comic. This list of the best lego book under 5 compares the listings, so a parent can match the book to the child.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	NINJAGO Ninja Hero Coloring by AMEET	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
2	LEGO Fun in the City by Studio Fun	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
3	Garmadon Issue 1 by Vuong	9.4/10	Buy on Amazon
4	Star Wars Mad Libs	9.4/10	Buy on Amazon

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NINJAGO Ninja Hero Coloring by AMEET

AMEET Publishing·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A NINJAGO coloring book with 30+ stickers for a young reader who wants to color ninja heroes.

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Pros

• 30+ stickers included with the coloring pages.
• Reading age 4 to 9 years, marked as from customers, grade Kindergarten to 3.
• 48 pages of ninja heroes to color.

Cons

• Reading age is marked as from customers, not as a publisher figure.
• Coloring only: no mazes or connect-the-dots are stated.
• Description names battles, so preview for a younger reader.

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LEGO Fun in the City by Studio Fun

Editors of Studio Fun International·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A LEGO City coloring and activity book with mazes, connect-the-dots and stickers.

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Pros

• Mazes, connect-the-dots, stickers and coloring in one book.
• Listing gives reading age 5 to 8 years and grade Kindergarten to 3.
• 48 pages of LEGO City scenes to explore.

Cons

• No sticker count is stated, unlike the NINJAGO pick.
• Published June 23, 2020, the oldest full-data pick here.
• Activity mix may not suit a reader who wants a story.

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Garmadon Issue 1 by Vuong

Tri Vuong·9.4/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

The first issue of the LEGO NINJAGO comic series, for a reader who wants a comic story.

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Pros

• First issue of a new NINJAGO comic series.
• Short comic length at 31 pages for a quick read.
• Features Garmadon, a central NINJAGO figure.

Cons

• No reading age or grade level is stated.
• Only 31 pages, shorter than the 48-page coloring books.
• Part of a series, so the story continues past this issue.

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Star Wars Mad Libs

Roger Price·9.4/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A fill-in-the-blank word game book with 21 Star Wars stories, for road trips and group laughs.

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Pros

• 21 fill-in-the-blank Star Wars stories
• Builds grammar skills while playing, per the description
• 48 pages, portable for travel

Cons

• An activity book, not a book to read
• Grade 3 to 7 skews young for a 12 year old
• Published in 2008, the oldest pick here

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More picks to compare

• Stop That Train! by LandersFor a young reader who wants a LEGO City storybook with a poster.Check on Amazon
• Garmadon Issue 5 by VuongFor a NINJAGO reader who wants the miniseries finale issue.Check on Amazon
• Eli's Lego MysteryFor a reader who wants a Lego mystery from the Values for Life collection.Check on Amazon

Compare the picks

Book details as published on each listing, collected 25 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit for the reader, contents and edition, value, and the listed reading age or level where one is given. Two picks list a reading age and a grade level; the other two state neither. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best lego book under 5

Match the reading age and grade level together

The NINJAGO listing gives 4 to 9 years, marked as from customers, and grade Kindergarten to 3; the City listing gives 5 to 8 years and the same grade. When the figures agree, the range is steadier; when a listing states neither, check the description. For younger readers, see picture books.

Pick coloring, activity or comic

The NINJAGO book is coloring with stickers, the City book mixes mazes, connect-the-dots and coloring, and the Garmadon pick is a comic first issue at 31 pages. A reader who wants to color should start with the coloring books; a reader who wants a story should start with the comic. The word game title at the end is not a LEGO book, so skip it for LEGO only. For the wider shelf, see kids and teens books.

Before you buy

• Check the format: the Garmadon pick is a comic issue, not a coloring book.
• Check the page count: the coloring books run 48 pages and the comic runs 31 pages.
• Compare the listed reading age with the reader, and check whether stickers are included.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age are the best lego book under 5 picks for?

The coloring books list 4 to 9 years and 5 to 8 years, with grade level Kindergarten to 3. The comic and word game picks state no age.

Are these LEGO books or LEGO sets?

These picks are books, not building sets.

Which pick should a new NINJAGO reader start with?

Start with the first comic issue, Garmadon, or the NINJAGO coloring book for coloring.

Still deciding? Our top pickNINJAGO Ninja Hero Coloring by AMEET

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