Emil and Karl
Jacob Glatstein · 1940
Middle Grade
Karl is in the title
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Books With the Name Karl: 20 Books Featuring Karl
Karl is a boy's name, and a well-loved name that stands out on any bookshelf. Below you'll find 20 books featuring Karl, including 20 for children, grouped by whether Karl appears in the title or as a main character.
Meaning and origin of Karl
Karl is a name used in German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic, English, Finnish, Estonian, Germanic and Old Norse, mostly for boys.
Books featuring Karl
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Karl's wooden horse
Annie Bergmann · 1933
Picture Book (3-6)
Karl is in the title
Karl's Story
Trudy Cutrone · 2003
Picture Book (3-6)
Karl is in the title
The unwanted puppy
Tina Nolan · 2016
Middle Grade
Karl is a main character
Dying to know you
Aidan Chambers · 2012
Young Adult
Karl is a main character
Berlin Boxing Club
Robert Sharenow · 2011
Young Adult
Karl is a main character
Zen ghosts
Jon J. Muth, David Pittu · 2010
Picture Book (3-6)
Karl is a main character
An Elephant in the Garden
Michael Morpurgo, Simon Reade · 2010
Middle Grade
Karl is a main character
The Winter War
William Durbin · 2008
Middle Grade
Karl is a main character
Cheater
Michael Laser · 2008
Young Adult
Karl is a main character
The Secret of the Twelfth Continent
Antonia Michaelis · 2007
Middle Grade
Karl is a main character
What do you see?
Ron Ford · 2006
Picture Book (3-6)
Karl is a main character
Zen Shorts
Jon J. Muth · 2005
Picture Book (3-6)
Karl is a main character
Clockwork
Philip Pullman · 2000
Middle Grade
Karl is a main character
Mysterious ways
Terry Davis · 1984
Young Adult
Karl is a main character
Rock 'n' roll nights
Todd Strasser · 1982
Young Adult
Karl is a main character
The brothers Lionheart
Astrid Lindgren · 1982
Middle Grade
Karl is a main character
Mice Templar
Bryan J. L. Glass, Michael Avon Oeming · 2008
Young Adult
Karl is a main character
Zen Ties
Jon J. Muth · 2008
Picture Book (3-6)
Karl is a main character
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Questions about Karl
Are there children's books with the name Karl?
Yes. We've found 20 children's books featuring Karl, including "Rock 'n' roll nights".
What's a good gift book for a child named Karl?
"Rock 'n' roll nights" by Todd Strasser is a great pick. For something one of a kind, a personalized storybook with Karl as the hero makes a memorable gift.