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Introduction

This year, I particularly loved the Moomin pop-up adaptation, the elegant Pop-Up Sculptures, and the very clever Alphabet in Motion. The gilded fairy tales series Sleeping Beauty was delightful, and if you like books with pull-out letters, Sanditon and Letters from Wonderland were really spectacular.

Do share in the comments if there’s a title I missed that you think should be on this year's list of the best!

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I videoed some of my favourites as well, if you'd like to look inside!

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Pop-Up Books

Wicked: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book

“Experience all that is Oz from Munchkinland to dear old Shiz, then unfold and expand the book to become a 3D map of Oz”. ISBN: 9798337401348.

Paper Engineer: Matthew Reinhart, illustrated by Rui Ricardo
Publisher: Insight Editions
Anticipated Publication Date: Dec 9, 2025

➤ Find it at Amazon | B&N | Waterstones | Blackwells | Abes | eBay

Alphabet in Motion: How Letters Get Their Shape

“An immersive introduction to the history of typography, with an interactive cover, 17 pop-ups and hands-on activities throughout”. ISBN: 9780997175912.

Paper Engineer: Kelli Anderson
Publisher: Katherine Small Gallery
Anticipated Publication Date: Nov 18, 2025

The Apsáalooke Crow and the Elk River - Iichíilikaashe Aashe, illustrated by Kevin Red Star

A history of the Elk (Yellowstone) River and its connection to the connection to the Apsáalooke Crow. ISBN: 9798218351663.

Paper Engineer: Simon Arizpe, David A Carter, PaperPaul, Rosston Meyer
Publisher: Poposition Press
Publication Date: Nov 1, 2025

The Gruffalo Pop-Up

“A mouse takes a walk in the woods and deceives different predators, including the Gruffalo”. ISBN: 9781405089272.

Paper Engineer: [not stated] text by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
Publisher: Macmillan Children's
Anticipated Publication Date: Oct 16, 2025

➤ Find it at Amazon | WaterstonesBlackwells | Abes | eBay

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

“Features eight interactive paper-engineered elements – including the Maze at the Triwizard Tournament, Weasleys’ tent at the Quidditch World Cup, a Dark Mark shining in the sky, inside the Lake at Hogwarts, the Goblet of Fire itself, and more.”. ISBN: 9781546154419 / 9781526691262.

Paper Engineer: Jess Tice-Gilbert, text by JK Rowling, illustrated by Karl James
Publisher: Macmillan Children's
Anticipated Publication Date: Oct 16, 2025

➤ Find UK edition: Amazon | Waterstones | Blackwells | Abes | eBay

➤ Find US edition: Amazon | B&N | Blackwells | Abes | eBay

☞ Part of the highly recommended Interactive Harry Potter series

Sleeping Beauty: An Enchanting Pop-Up Classic

“Charles Perrault's beloved tale, immortalised by Tchaikovsky's ballet, is brought to life with ornate artwork and clever pop-ups”. ISBN: 9781800788114.

Paper Engineer: Richard Ferguson, text by Laura Sampson, illustrated by Anja Susanj
Publisher: Templar Books
Anticipated Publication Date: Oct 9, 2025

➤ Find it at Amazon | Waterstones | Blackwells Abes | eBay

☞ Part of the highly recommended Gilded Fairytales series

Curious Cryptids

“Join expert cryptozoologist Dr Soothfast for a round-the-world adventure in hunt of the creatures science has yet to catalogue… with fold-out pages and a monstrous pop-up on every page”. ISBN: 9781800788206.

Paper Engineer: [not stated] text by Eleanor Hawken, illustrated by Berat Pekmezci
Publisher: Templar Books
Anticipated Publication Date: Oct 9, 2025

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Harry Potter: Diagon Alley (A Book of Magical Surprises)

“A charming journey through key moments from Harry’s very first visit to the most iconic shopping destination in the wizarding world: Diagon Alley”. ISBN: 9798337401980.

Paper Engineer: David Hawcock
Publisher: Insight Editions
Anticipated Publication Date: Oct 7, 2025

➤ Find US ed at Amazon | B&N | Blackwells | Abes

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Fashion Unfolded series

“A new series of pop-up books bringing legendary fashion brands to 3D life”.

Pop-Up Dior – Discover Christian Dior’s legacy, the revolutionary New Look, Lady Dior bag, legendary runway shows, and more.

Pop-Up Chanel – Explore the story of Coco Chanel, the iconic 2.55 bag, Chanel N°5 perfume, two-tone shoes and more.

Pop-Up Louis Vuitton – Uncover the history of Louis Vuitton, from signature trunks to the iconic Speedy bag (due Jan 2026).

Paper Engineer: [not stated] 
Publisher: Fashionary
Anticipated Publication Date: Oct 2, 2025

➤ Find Pop-Up Dior at Amazon | B&N | Waterstones | Blackwells | Abes | eBay

➤ Find Pop-Up Chanel at Amazon | B&N | Waterstones | Blackwells | Abes | eBay

➤ Find Pop-Up Louis Vuitton at Amazon | B&N | Waterstones | Blackwells | Abes | eBay

Bluey: A Big Pop-Up Book

“Featuring fun pop-ups on every page, Bluey and Bingo are excited to play games with their friends and family.”

Simple boardbook style pop-ups, but sure to appeal to little ones who watch the show. ISBN: 9780241740316.

Paper Engineer: [not stated]
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers
Anticipated Publication Date: Sep 30, 2025

➤ Find it at Amazon | B&N | Blackwells

The Incredible Pop-Up Frog

“Packed with multi-layered pop-ups and flaps to lift, this incredible feat of paper-engineering allows young readers to look inside three wetland habitats, revealing wonder after wonder, page after page” ISBN: 9781800788718.

Companion volume to Incredible Pop-Up Bug (2024).

Paper Engineer: [not stated], written by Ben Hoare, illustrated by Jasmine Floyd
Publisher: Templar Books
Anticipated Publication Date: Sep 11, 2025

➤ Find it at Amazon | Waterstones | Blackwells | Abes | eBay

Peter Rabbit: A Tale of Four Seasons

“Join Peter Rabbit on an adventure through the seasons, in a charming tale that celebrates nature and friendship with a magical pop-up ending.”

Only one pop-up, and purists might be frustrated by the Potter illustration remixes, but fun for little ones. ISBN: 9780241735367.

Paper Engineer: [not stated], illustrations by Beatrix Potter
Publisher: Puffin
Anticipated Publication Date: Sep 4, 2025

➤ Find it at Amazon | Blackwells

Volcano: A 3-D Guide to Volcanoes with Pop-Ups!

 A lift-the-flap and pop-up guide to volcanoes, including types and parts of volcanoes, how they form, plate tectonics, layers of the Earth, and more. ISBN: 9781638191827.

Paper Engineer: Patricia Geis
Publisher: Bushel & Peck Books
Anticipated Publication Date: Jul 11, 2025

➤ Find it at Amazon | Blackwells

Museum Pop-Up

A pop-up homage to the French National Museum of Natural History, and treasures like stones from the Mineralogy gallery, diplodocus and fossils from the Paleontology gallery, birds, butterflies and an African caravan from the Grand Gallery of Evolution and plates from the National Herbarium. Each is accompanied on a double-page with documentary texts.

Paper Engineer: Dominique Ehrhard
Publisher: Éditions les Grandes
Personnes, 9782361937874 [English edition]Publication Date: May 8, 2025

➤ Find it at Amazon | Abes | eBay

The Adventures of Pinocchio: A Pop-Up Book

“A pop-up adaptation of Carlo Collodi's adventures of Pinocchio and his riotous friends and foes.”

6 pop-up spreads with interesting artwork and pull-tabs to make them more interactive. ISBN: 9781962098113.

Paper Engineer: [not stated], illustrations by Philip Giordano, text adapted by Hannah Porter based on the original Carlo Collodi story.
Publisher: Tra Publishing
Publication Date: Apr 15, 2025

Pop-Up Sculptures

An art pop-up book featuring six of designer and paper artist Peter Dahmen’s all white abstract paper sculptures. Text is in English and German, and there is also a special limited edition (250 copies) available which features six bonus pop-up designs and a slipcase. First released through Kickstarter. ISBN: 9798985469592.

Paper Engineer: Peter Dahmen, foreword by David A. Carter.
Publisher: Poposition Press
Publication Date: May 2025

➤ Find it at Amazon | Poposition Press

Willis Wonderland: The Legendary House of Atomic Kitsch

A limited edition celebration of the intersection of mid-century modernist design and pop-culture, paying tribute to the “Queen of Kitsch,” Allee Willis – a Grammy/Tony/Emmy winning Hall of Fame songwriter who co-wrote classic megahits including Friends theme song “I'll Be There for You“, and music for movies including Beverly Hills Cop and The Color Purple.

In 1937, architect William Kesling built what was rumored to be the MGM party house in North Hollywood, California. Allee Willis bought the rare Streamline Moderne home with her first royalty checks from writing the Earth, Wind & Fire hits “September” and “Boogie Wonderland,” and Willis Wonderland was born. This pop-up book is an homage to the iconic home and a celebration of Willis’s singular artistry, bold vision, and infectious joie de vivre. 100% of the sales go to the Willis Wonderland Foundation, empowering the next generation of artists.

Paper Engineer: Mike Malkovus, illustrations by Neal McCullough, designed by Hillary Carlip, foreword by Charles Phoenix
Publisher: Willis Wonderland Foundation
Anticipated Publication Date: Apr 15, 2025

Disney: Cinderella Pop-Up Book

A new addition to Reinhart’s series of intricately crafted Disney pop-up fairy tales that also includes Disney Princess: A Magical Pop-Up World and Disney: The Little Mermaid Pop-Up. ISBN: 9798886636185.

Paper Engineer: Matthew Reinhart
Publisher: Insight Editions
Publication Date: Mar 13, 2025

➤ Find it at Amazon | B&N | Waterstones | Blackwells

The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit: Deluxe Pop-Up Edition

A pop-up adaptation of Beatrix Potter's timeless tale about the playful and mischievous Peter Rabbit. 6 pop-up spreads. ISBN: 9781400346516.

Paper Engineer: [not stated], illustrations by Charles Santore, text by Beatrix Potter
Publisher: Applesauce Press
Publication Date: Feb 14, 2025

The Moomins Find a Home: A Pop-Up Adventure

A truly delightful pop-up adaptation of Tove Jansson's first Moomin story, The Moomins and the Great Flood. ISBN: 9781035038404.

Paper Engineer: Elena Selena, text based on a story by Tove Jansson
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Children's Books
Publication Date: Feb 6, 2025

➤ Find US ed at Amazon Barnes & Noble

➤ Find UK ed at Amazon | Waterstones | Blackwells | Abes | eBay

☞ Learn more about The Moomins

Apocharta (books with removable letters)

Sanditon - Jane Austen, illustrated by Marjolein Bastin

A collection of Jane's unfinished novels (Sanditon, Lady Susan, The Watsons) and the complete juvenalia (plays written during Jane's youth), with removable ephemera including letters, a newspaper excerpt and family tree.

Paper Engineer: [not stated], illustated by Marjolein Bastin, text by Jane Austen
Publisher: Andrews McMeel
Publication Date: Nov 11, 2025

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☞ See also the collector's guide to the Majorlein Bastin Illustrated Classics series

Frankenstein - Mary Shelley, illustrated by MinaLima

Seven interactive elements, including a fold-out version of Frankenstein’s machine that you physically “unlock” to see the creature for the first time, a locket that opens to reveal the incriminating photograph inside, and a large map of Europe that unfolds so you can trace the monster’s vengeful journey across the continent.

Paper Engineer: MinaLima
Publisher: Harper
Publication Date: Oct 28, 2025

➤ Find it at Amazon | B&N | Waterstones | Blackwells | Abes | eBay

☞ Part of MinaLima's delightful Interactive Classics series

Letters from Wonderland - Filippa Widlund

An interactive picture book with letters to open and read based on the children's classic story Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.

Paper Engineer: [not stated], text adapted from Lewis Carrol, illustrations by Filippa Widlund
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Publication Date: Oct 28, 2025

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Codex Regenesis: Five Fables of Magick Misused - H. M. Batsel

In the story, you’re cast as an expert on occult texts trying to figure out what happened to a missing antiquarian bookseller. All you have is this mysterious volume of five fables, each set in a different time and place, each hiding part of a larger riddle in an interactive spread.

*I highly recommend this title, it was one of my top purchases of the year!

Paper Engineer: Hannah Batsel
Publisher: Chronicle
Publication Date: Oct 7, 2025

➤ Find it at: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Waterstones | Abes | eBay

Angelina's Invitation to the Ballet

Angelina Ballerina wins two tickets to a special royal production of the Cindermouse ballet. With six (full page) envelopes containing a pull-out invitation, letters, notes, tickets and a poster. (Reprint of a 2003 original.)

Paper Engineer: [not stated], story by Katharine Holabird, illustrated by Helen Craig
Publisher: Simon Spotlight
Publication Date: Aug 26, 2025

Pride and Prejudice: The Deluxe Letters Edition - Jane Austen

A deluxe, cloth-bound, two-volume set with historically accurate replicas of the characters' letters, plus new mementos from the earlier 2020 edition, such as the Darcys' marriage certificate and an invitation to the ball at Netherfield.

Paper Engineer: Barbara Heller, text by Jane Austen
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Publication Date: Aug 5, 2025

Pop-up novelty books

Fallout: The Official Pop-Up Advent Calendar

Includes a metal ornament. ISBN: 9798337400532.

Paper Engineer: [not stated]Publisher: Insight Editions
Publication Date: Oct 14, 2025

➤ Find it at Amazon | B&NBlackwells | Abes | eBay

Claris: Christmas Carousel Holiday Heist (Pop-Up Edition)

Claris' Christmas involves a thrilling dash through the city to stop a cat burglar and save the day. With 6 pop-up scenes and a ribbon tie to create a decorative holiday carousel. 

Paper Engineer: [not stated]Publisher: Hardie Grant Books, 9781761216213
Publication Date: Sep 2, 2025

➤ Find it at Amazon | Waterstones | Blackwells | Abes | eBay

Harry Potter: The Yule Ball Pop-Up Advent Calendar

Includes paper keepsakes with which to decorate a pop-up tree. ISBN: 9798886639551.

Paper Engineer: [not stated]Publisher: Insight Editions
Publication Date: Sep 2, 2025

➤ Find it at Amazon | B&N | Blackwells | Abes | eBay

Seinfeld Festival Pop-Up Advent Calendar

Includes paper keepsakes with which to decorate a pop-up of Frank Costanza and the Festivus Pole, with a booklet describing each ornament. ISBN: 9781667208114.

Paper Engineer: [not stated]Publisher: Thunder Bay Press
Publication Date: Aug 26, 2025

➤ Find it at Amazon | B&N | Blackwells | Abes | eBay

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