Derek the Knitting Dinosaur
Mary Blackwood · 1990
Picture Book (3-6)
Derek is in the title
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Books With the Name Derek: 25 Books Featuring Derek
Derek is a boy's name, and a well-loved name that stands out on any bookshelf. Below you'll find 25 books featuring Derek, including 25 for children, grouped by whether Derek appears in the title or as a main character.
Books featuring Derek
Showing 1-24 of 25
My life as a Youtuber
Janet Tashjian · 2018
Middle Grade
Derek is a main character
You don't know everything, Jilly P!
Alex Gino · 2018
Middle Grade
Derek is a main character
Of Jenny and the aliens
Ryan Gebhart · 2017
Young Adult
Derek is a main character
My life as a gamer
Janet Tashjian · 2015
Middle Grade
Derek is a main character
Better than perfect
Simone Elkeles · 2014
Young Adult
Derek is a main character
My life as a joke
Janet Tashjian, Jake Tashjian · 2014
Middle Grade
Derek is a main character
Chosen at Nightfall
C. C. Hunter · 2013
Young Adult
Derek is a main character
Romeo blue
Phoebe Stone · 2013
Middle Grade
Derek is a main character
Wild cards
Simone Elkeles · 2013
Young Adult
Derek is a main character
My life as a cartoonist
Janet Tashjian, Jake Tashjian · 2013
Middle Grade
Derek is a main character
Whispers at Moonrise
C. C. Hunter · 2012
Young Adult
Derek is a main character
Frankenkids
Annie Graves · 2012
Middle Grade
Derek is a main character
The Reckoning
Kelley Armstrong · 2010
Young Adult
Derek is a main character
My Life as a Book
Janet Tashjian · 2010
Middle Grade
Derek is a main character
Missing
Catherine MacPhail · 2009
Middle Grade
Derek is a main character
Big Guy
Robin Stevenson · 2008
Young Adult
Derek is a main character
Breakup blues
Heather Alexander · 2008
Middle Grade
Derek is a main character
Free Throw
Jane bingham · 2006
Middle Grade
Derek is a main character
The dreamkeepers
Chris Brodien-Jones · 1992
Middle Grade
Derek is a main character
Jessi and the Superbrat (The Baby-Sitters Club #27)
Ann M. Martin · 1989
Middle Grade
Derek is a main character
Dissidents
Neal Shusterman · 1989
Young Adult
Derek is a main character
The Cold and Hot Winter
Johanna Hurwitz, Carolyn S. Ewing · 1988
Middle Grade
Derek is a main character
The Solid Gold Kid
Norma Fox Mazer · 1977
Young Adult
Derek is a main character
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Questions about Derek
Are there children's books with the name Derek?
Yes. We've found 25 children's books featuring Derek, including "Chosen at Nightfall".
What's a good gift book for a child named Derek?
"Chosen at Nightfall" by C. C. Hunter is a great pick. For something one of a kind, a personalized storybook with Derek as the hero makes a memorable gift.