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Books for Hyrule Enthusiasts

Does your child want to spend every waking minute immersed in the land of Hyrule? Have they played all the Zelda video games over and over? If you want to expand their knowledge of this popular fantasy world, check out the books on this list to learn about the art, history, and more behind this series.

Official Guide: Take an in depth tour of the entire world of Zelda thanks to this book. With over 500 pages, it covers nearly everything related to the game. From detailed maps to hints for finding the best weapons and treasure, kids (and adults!) can bring the knowledge to their next gaming session. Or they can enjoy delving deeper into the legend.

Hyrule Historia: If you ever wanted to know more about any of the games, this book has the answers. From the beginning of the saga to the most recent selections, readers can find the answers here. Lots of artwork and special items illustrate this 200 page book, which covers the games in chronological order and offers much more.

Art and Artifacts: Peruse more than 400 pages packed with art from the Zelda series. Divided into three sections, this reference book contains scenes from the games, character drawings, and plenty of bonus materials. Kids can enjoy the art on its own, or use the pages as inspirations for their own drawings or tracing projects.

Graphic Novel: If your kids want more story and you want less screen time, you can both get what you want thanks to this graphic novel. It conveys the tale of Link rescuing Hyrule, with plenty of recognizable terrain and talents. But it also includes a few new details to keep kids turning the pages long after game time ends.