Irene's wish
Jerdine Nolen · 2014
Picture Book (3-6)
Irene is in the title
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Books With the Name Irene: 17 Books Featuring Irene
Irene is a girl's name, and a well-loved name that stands out on any bookshelf. Below you'll find 17 books featuring Irene, including 17 for children, grouped by whether Irene appears in the title or as a main character.
Meaning and origin of Irene
Irene is a name used in English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, German, Dutch, Ancient Greek (Latinized) and Greek Mythology (Latinized), mostly for girls. Related names and nicknames include Eireen.
Books featuring Irene
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Defending Irene
Kristin Wolden Nitz · 2004
Middle Grade
Irene is in the title
Almost invisible Irene
Daphne Skinner · 2003
Picture Book (3-6)
Irene is in the title
Brave Irene
William Steig · 1986
Picture Book (3-6)
Irene is in the title
I Am Not a Number
Jenny Kay Dupuis, Kathy Kacer, Gillian Newland, Muriel Sawyer, Geraldine McLeod, Isabelle Allard · 2016
Middle Grade
Irene is a main character
Sherlock Holmes and a Scandal in Bohemia
Murray Shaw, M. J. Cosson · 2010
Middle Grade
Irene is a main character
Duck and cover
Jackie Urbanovic · 2009
Picture Book (3-6)
Irene is a main character
The King of Attolia
Megan Whalen Turner · 2007
Young Adult
Irene is a main character
Here lies the librarian
Richard Peck · 2006
Middle Grade
Irene is a main character
My almost epic summer
Adele Griffin · 2006
Young Adult
Irene is a main character
The watcher in the shadows
Carlos Ruiz Zafón · 2003
Young Adult
Irene is a main character
The Queen of Attolia
Megan Whalen Turner · 2000
Young Adult
Irene is a main character
The Princess and the Goblin
George MacDonald · 1971
Middle Grade
Irene is a main character
Danny Dunn, time traveler
Jay Williams · 1963
Middle Grade
Irene is a main character
Danny Dunn and the Homework Machine Number Five
Jay Williams, Raymond Abrashkin · 1958
Middle Grade
Irene is a main character
The Princess and Curdie
George MacDonald · 1832
Middle Grade
Irene is a main character
The Princess and the Goblin, The Princess and Curdie
George MacDonald · 2007
Middle Grade
Irene is a main character
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Questions about Irene
Are there children's books with the name Irene?
Yes. We've found 17 children's books featuring Irene, including "Defending Irene".
What's a good gift book for a child named Irene?
"Defending Irene" by Kristin Wolden Nitz is a great pick. For something one of a kind, a personalized storybook with Irene as the hero makes a memorable gift.