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Books With the Name Matilda: 21 Books Featuring Matilda

Matilda is a girl's name, and a well-loved name that stands out on any bookshelf. Below you'll find 21 books featuring Matilda, including 21 for children, grouped by whether Matilda appears in the title or as a main character.

Meaning and origin of Matilda

Matilda is a name used in English, Swedish, Finnish, Slovak and Slovene, mostly for girls. Related names and nicknames include Mathilda, Mattie, Maud, Maude, Maudie, Tilda, Tillie, Tilly.

Source: read the full meaning of Matilda on Behind the Name

Books featuring Matilda

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Cover of The Book of Children's Classics by Don Freeman, Munro Leaf, David McPhail, Ludwig Bemelmans, Barbara Cooney, Beatrix Potter, A. A. Milne, Judy Blume, Robert McCloskey, Jean Craighead George, Astrid Lindgren, Donald J. Sobol, Roald Dahl, Lloyd Alexander

The Book of Children's Classics

Don Freeman, Munro Leaf, David McPhail, Ludwig Bemelmans, Barbara Cooney, Beatrix Potter, A. A. Milne, Judy Blume, Robert McCloskey, Jean Craighead George, Astrid Lindgren, Donald J. Sobol, Roald Dahl, Lloyd Alexander · 1997

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Questions about Matilda

Are there children's books with the name Matilda?

Yes. We've found 21 children's books featuring Matilda, including "Cautionary Tales for Children".

What's a good gift book for a child named Matilda?

"Cautionary Tales for Children" by Hilaire Belloc, B. T. B. (Basil Temple Blackwood), 1870-1917 is a great pick. For something one of a kind, a personalized storybook with Matilda as the hero makes a memorable gift.