Children's Book Characters Crossword Puzzle

About the Children's Book Characters Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle brings together characters from children's stories across generations, from curious adventurers and clever children to friendly animals and fairy-tale figures. Look for Alice, Matilda, Paddington Bear, Winnie the Pooh, and the Cheshire Cat. Readers, families, and students who enjoy recognizing the characters behind well-loved books will find plenty of familiar names.

This crossword draws on 39 clues about Children's Book Characters. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

• •Girl who tumbles down a rabbit hole (5 letters)
• •Easygoing bear who teaches a jungle boy (5 letters)
• •Kansas girl swept away to Oz (11 letters)
• •Green amphibian in Arnold Lobel's paired tales (4 letters)
• •Tiny prankster from Moominvalley (8 letters)
• •Round, white troll from Tove Jansson's stories (6 letters)
• •Timid pink companion in the Hundred Acre Wood (6 letters)
• •Scruffy canine hero in Beverly Cleary's books (5 letters)

Teaching this topic or planning a party? Make your own crossword with your own words and clues.