Unputdownable Adventures: 5 Bingeable Book Series for Kids This Summer

Worried your kiddos are getting a little too much screen time? Maybe you’ve drained the Netflix queue, “I’m bored!” is a daily battle cry, and the possibility of watching PJ Masks just one more time is unbearable.

Now’s your chance to break from your streaming library and add to your child’s home library. Tyndale offers a wide variety of stories for younger readers that will capture their attention while offering memorable lessons on God’s love and protection, even when life is hard.

Check out some of our most popular children’s series in the list below.

Let the binge-reading begin!


The Imagination Station

This incredibly successful series from Focus on the Family has sold more than one million copies. Follow the ongoing adventures of Patrick and Beth as they travel through space and time—encountering history, solving mysteries, and overcoming obstacles. You can go on an epic voyage with the Vikings, step into a deadly lions’ den, and joust with knights in 15th-century England.


Dead Sea Squirrels

Merle and Pearl are just a couple of 2,000-year-old squirrels who were petrified in sea salt during the time of Jesus. After being snuck into the modern-day United States by ten-year-old Michael, the squirrels awaken—ready to share laughs, friendship, and the lessons they’ve learned from Jesus’ teaching. Written by co-creator of Veggie Tales Mike Nawrocki, the Dead Sea Squirrels will have readers cracking up. These stories are nuts!


Red Rock Mysteries

Watch out! The Timberline twins are on the loose. Bryce and Ashley are ATV-riding tweens from Colorado who unearth action-packed mystery and adventure wherever they go. From clearing the name of a local miscreant to thwarting a gold-stealing heist, the twins’ growing faith and strong example of their parents guide them through even the most life-threatening situations. With the trademark page-turner style of Jerry Jenkins and Chris Fabry (authors of the Left Behind: The Kids series), these fast-paced books will keep even reluctant readers on the edge of their seats. Readers will definitely be hooked! Perfect for ages eight to twelve.


Otter B

The Otter B series is a delightful collection for kids between the ages of three and five. They feature the adorable Otter B, who learns an important biblical character trait in each one of his stories. Young readers will enjoy the easy-to-comprehend lessons on kindness, honesty, bravery, trustworthiness, helpfulness, and taking turns. Each story ends with a memorable rhyme about the lesson.


Winnie the Horse Gentler

Twelve-year-old Winnie Willis has a way with horses. She can gentle the wildest mare, but other parts of her life don’t always come as easily. Along with her dad and sister, Lizzy, Winnie is learning how to live without her mom, who was also a natural horse gentler. As Winnie teaches her horses about unconditional love and blind trust, God shows Winnie that he can be trusted too. Readers will be hooked on the series’ vivid characters, whose quirky personalities fill Winnie’s life with friendship and adventure.