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Top 5 Reasons to Love Geronimo Stilton And Geronimo Stilton Book List 1-20

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I have a Geronimo Stilton book list because we love the series. Be sure to grab more Geronimo Stilton Books ideas and crafts on my page.

First, the books originated in Italy and were written by Elisabetta Dami and use the name Geronimo Stilton as the author. Clever pen name, right?

Geronimo Stilton is written from the point of view of a young nervous mouse who keeps finding himself drawn into adventures (and sometimes in a pickle) in all sorts of different places around the world.

For example, he travels to the Outback, Egypt, New York, into the jungle, and sailing with pirates to name just a few of his adventures.

Top 5 Reasons to Love Geronimo Stilton And Geronimo Stilton Book List 1-20

They are great books for visual learners, young readers transitioning to chapter books, struggling readers, reluctant readers, and pretty much any other type of reader.

Additionally, they are recommended for ages 7-10 but depending on your child’s age I feel like that span can go a little wider in either direction.

Besides, you can see from the list below that Geronimo has quite a variety of adventures.

Geronimo Stilton Spin-Off Series

Too, we are just talking about the first 20 in the original series today but here is a quick overview of the different spin-off series and how many in each.

  • Geronimo Stilton-82
  • Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time-8
  • Geronimo Stilton: Cavemice Series-15
  • Geronimo Stilton Reporter Series-11
  • Thea Stilton Series-35  
  • Thea Stilton Graphic Novel Series-8 
  • Geronimo Stilton Graphic Novel Series-19 
  • Geronimo Stilton: The Graphic Novel Series-4 Books
  • Geronimo Stilton and the Kingdom of Fantasy Series-16 
  • Geronimo Stilton: Special Edition Series-7 
  • Geronimo Stilton Classic Tales Series-1 
  • Geronimo Stilton: Spacemice Series-12 
  • Geronimo Stilton: Creepella Von Cacklefur Series-9 
  • Geronimo Stilton: Micekings Series-7 
  • Thea Stilton: Mouseford Academy Series-8 
  • Thea Stilton and the Treasure Seekers Series-3 
Top 5 Reasons to Love Geronimo Stilton And Geronimo Stilton Book List 1-20

Next, look at the top 5 reasons to love the Geronimo Stilton book list.

Top 5 Reasons to Love Geronimo Stilton

  1. They are super fun to read. And they are written in a comic book or graphic novel style with bright and fun illustrations. This helps kids get a better picture of the locations and keeps their interest. The different sizes and styles of fonts help put emphasis on words, phrases, and themes throughout the book. Often these highlighted words make for a great introduction or review of spelling/vocabulary words.
  2. Teaches great life lessons- Geronimo’s books tend to have some kind of lesson woven in like being open to adventure, recycling, being brave, friendship, family, and other character concepts that are laid out simply for kids.
  3. Loaded with great facts and information- While telling the crazy stories they naturally weave in facts about people, places, and things so your child can’t help but learn while they enjoy the tale. Each of these elements is casually introduced in the story so your child is learning as they enjoy a story without it being a textbook at all. There is special emphasis on geography and history and make for a great history series for younger children.
  4. Great for boys and girls- While they do have a spin-off series about his sister Thea Stilton, Geronimo is written to appeal to both boys and girls, no matter what theme the adventure. If you have multiple kids in the house you are going to get a lot of bang for your buck on these books.
  5. They cover a variety of topics and locations- Whatever you are learning about or piques your child’s interest there is a great chance that there is a Geronimo Stilton out there for them. Looking for a book for them to read on the flight to a family vacation in Hawaii? Try book #72-The Hawaiian Heist, need something to supplement your Egypt study? Go with #2 The Curse of The Cheese Pyramid.
Top 5 Reasons to Love Geronimo Stilton And Geronimo Stilton Book List 1-20

Moreover, I have many hands-on activities to go wiith many of the books.

Geronimo Stilton Book List Activities

Also, look at these other crafts to go with the books.

Finally, look at the list of Geronimo Stilton books.

Geronimo Stilton Books 1 - 20

It is not necessary to go in order, each book is its own stand-alone story, and the main characters are properly reintroduced each time.  So, you can choose the books based on your child's current interest, the season, or a unit study topic.

American Frontier Legends and Hero Paul Bunyan Blue Ox Craft

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Today, I have a craft about folk hero Paul Bunyan if you’re learning about American frontier legends. Also, look at my Westward Ho Free Unit Study and lapbook.

What exactly are frontier legends?

They are the tales and ideas of people and places that exist at the edge of a civilization, particularly out west, during expansion.

American Frontier Legends and Hero Paul Bunyan Blue Ox Craft

Many famous names make the list but we are going to especially focus on the Tale of John Bunyan and his blue ox Babe of Wisconsin.

June 28th marks Paul Bunyan Day and no wonder, his legend goes way back to the 18th century and has been told in over 1,000 books.

American Frontier Legends – Paul Bunyan

Paul Bunyan is a giant lumberjack of folk hero tales in America and Canada.

These stories involve his superhuman strength and work. 

Although Paul Bunyan wasn’t a real person, he was probably based on people and ideas of the time.

What started out as an oral retelling of a folk hero for working-class loggers became tales of a man of mythical proportions.

American Frontier Legends and Hero Paul Bunyan Blue Ox Craft

Look at some of the tall tales told about Paul Bunyan.

Tall Tales told about Paul Bunyan

  • He created the mighty Mississippi simply by dragging his ax behind him.
  • He and his trusty rusty bovine, Babe the Blue Ox, dug out the Great Lakes.
  • As a child, his parents needed 10 cows, 50 eggs, and 10 containers of potatoes every day to feed him.
  • Paul went out and found a baby ox trapped in the snow, he took him home and warmed him up by the fireplace, but his fur remained blue. Blue grew larger every day.
  • He had trouble removing trees from a winding road so he tied the road to Babe and had him pull it straight.
  • Some say Babe and Paul are responsible for creating Puget Sound in the western state of Washington.
  • Paul brought 7 more men who were each 6 ½” tall and 350 pounds to his work crew. They were known as the Seven Axe Men, each one was named Elmer so they all came running when he called.
American Frontier Legends and Hero Paul Bunyan Blue Ox Craft

Also, look at more frontier legends to learn about.

More American Frontier Legends to Learn About

  • Lewis and Clark- Best known for their expedition, Corps of Discovery, from the Mississippi River to the West Coast and then back. Sacagawea is the most well known member of their traveling party. Look at my Lewis and Clark Unit Study and Lapbook.
  • Davy Crockett- “King of The Wild Frontier” was an American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier, and politician. It is believed he died fighting a battle at the Alamo.
  • Christopher “Kit” Carson-American frontiersman, fur trapper, wilderness guide, Indian agent, and U.S. Army officer. He fought a violent war against the Navajo that resulted in their removal from the Four Corners area to southeastern New Mexico.
  • Daniel Boone-American frontiersman and legendary hero who helped blaze a trail through Cumberland Gap. His family migrated to America to escape religious persecution. Look at my Daniel Boone North America Explorer Unit Study and Lapbook.
  • William “Buffalo” Bill Cody- Buffalo Bill was an American soldier, bison hunter, and showman. He supported women’s rights and suffrage as well as civil liberties for Native Americans.
  • Also, look at my Pecos Bill copywork included in my Westward Ho Unit Study and Lapbook.
American Frontier Legends and Hero Paul Bunyan Blue Ox Craft

Next, add some of these books and movies to your leraning day.

7 American Frontier Legends Books & Resources

Choose a favorite American frontier legends movie and book.

Finally, look at how to make this adorable blue ox craft.

How to Make A Blue Ox Paper Plate Craft

You will need:

  • 2 paper plates
  • Large googly eyes
  • Blue, black, tan, and white craft paint
  • Craft glue or glue gun
American Frontier Legends and Hero Paul Bunyan Blue Ox Craft

You can make this entire blue ox out of just two paper plates. Set one aside for the head.

Using the 2nd paper plate cut out two long horns along the ruffled edge, and ears. You can cut them half on smooth and half on ridges if you like for some extra texture.

American Frontier Legends and Hero Paul Bunyan Blue Ox Craft

Cut an oval muzzle and two ears from the smooth section.

American Frontier Legends and Hero Paul Bunyan Blue Ox Craft

Then, cut a long curve on either side of the other plate to give a bit of shape to your ox head like this.

American Frontier Legends and Hero Paul Bunyan Blue Ox Craft

Paint that plate with a coat of blue and set it aside to dry.

American Frontier Legends and Hero Paul Bunyan Blue Ox Craft

While the first plate is drying, paint the muzzle and horns tan. Top the horns with a bit of black and finish off the muzzle with two long black nostrils. Allow it to dry.

American Frontier Legends and Hero Paul Bunyan Blue Ox Craft

Add a little forelock to your oxes head with paint, it really gives him a little fun personality.

American Frontier Legends and Hero Paul Bunyan Blue Ox Craft

Once everything has dried begin attaching all the pieces with glue, place the muzzle low, and add large googly eyes above it. Glue on ears and horns, let the glue dry.

American Frontier Legends and Hero Paul Bunyan Blue Ox Craft

The Journey Through Time Book And Knights Armor Engraving Fun Kids Craft

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The Journey Through Time Book (Geronimo Stilton Special Edition) is our book for adventure today. And we’re doing a knights armor engraving craft. Be sure to grab more Geronimo Stilton Books ideas and crafts on my page.

Was King Arthur real? Most historians believe he was just a fictional character from folklore and legend.

But that doesn’t stop him from being a very fascinating part of the Medieval period.

The Journey Through Time Book And Knights Armor Engraving Fun Kids Craft

With dashing and chivalrous knights, Camelot, jousting, castles, and kings is it any wonder that our favorite time traveling mouse zoomed right into the Middle Ages among the likes of King Arthur and Excalibur.

We are visiting this time period through Geronimo Stilton’s The Journey Through Time, the first book in the Journey Through Time series.

And Geronimo Stilton also makes stops in prehistory with the dinosaurs and in Ancient Egypt.

About The Journey Through Time Book (Geronimo Stilton Special Edition)

The story is fun and captivating but as always, the author weaves so much amazing information into it.

Readers learn fantastic vocabulary from the period, medieval fashion, castle architecture, and the feudal system.

Too, they will even be reading an excerpt from an Alfred, Lord Tennyson poem.

Just because these books are colorful and whimsical it’s no reason to discount the quality they add to your child’s reading time.

The Journey Through Time Book And Knights Armor Engraving Fun Kids Craft

In addition, Safari Ltd Toobs have a fantastic knights and dragons set that make for a great addition to a study or to this book.

They can be used to set the mood for introducing a new unit theme, in sensory bins, dioramas, or even as pawns in place of standard board game pieces.

Additionally, we learned that knights had a code of chivalry to be followed.

The Knight’s Code of Chivalry was a system of morals.

Further, the code declared all knights should protect others who could not protect themselves like widows, children, and the elderly.

Facts About Knights and The Knight’s Code of Chivalry

  • The word “knight” comes from an Old English word meaning “servant”.
  • Knights were sworn to uphold their duty to God, to the church, and to their liege lord.
  • Earlier anyone who proved themselves brave and honorable in battle could be awarded knighthood by the king but later it was decided they had to descend from nobility.
  • Young boys could begin their knight training at just 7 years old. They were sent away to live and train and were called pages.
  • At 13 years old, they could become a squire as they continued their education and training.
  • They were finally able to be dubbed a knight at 21.
  • William Marshal was one of England’s greatest knights and was considered the greatest tournament knight of his time.
  • Women could be knights as well. For example, the Order of the Hatchet (Orden de la Hacha) in Catalonia was a military order of knighthood for women.
  • A knight would be punished with public humiliation for breaking the code.
  • Knights armor weighed between 45 and 55 lbs.
The Journey Through Time Book And Knights Armor Engraving Fun Kids Craft

Geronimo Stilton Book Activities

Next, look at these other crafts to go with the books.

In honor of King Arthur and his wonderful Knights of the Round Table we are creating a Medieval Knight in a full suit of armor.

The Journey Through Time Book And Knights Armor Engraving Fun Kids Craft

This method is a simpler version of the intricate metal engraving that was done on jewelry, metal plates and more by goldsmiths of the Middle Ages.

How to Make a Knights Armor Engraving

You will need:

  • A cardboard piece
  • Aluminum foil
  • Hot glue gun/glue sticks
  • Black craft paint
  • Paper towel
  • Toothpick tape
  • Pencil/pen

The Journey Through Time Book And Knights Armor Engraving Fun Kids Craft

Start by sketching out a simple knight in armor shape on your cardboard.

After you are satisfied with it in pencil you can go back over it with a pen to make it easier to see.

The Journey Through Time Book And Knights Armor Engraving Fun Kids Craft

Trace over the lines with hot glue.

Be sure that you make the lines thick enough that they will leave an impression in the foil.

You don’t have to add a lot of detail at this point, just the general shape is enough.

Allow to cool and harden.

The Journey Through Time Book And Knights Armor Engraving Fun Kids Craft

Once the glue is hardened, cover your cardboard in foil and wrap around the back. Tape into place.

The Journey Through Time Book And Knights Armor Engraving Fun Kids Craft

Carefully, run your fingers over the raised surface to press the foil into it.

You will want to go back and forth over it several times.

The Journey Through Time Book And Knights Armor Engraving Fun Kids Craft

Once your outline is fully showing through the foil take a toothpick and gently scratch in a few details to give your knight more interest.

Squirt a little black paint right onto your completed design.

Spread it gently with a paper towel and let it sit for a couple minutes and wipe it off.

The black should stay inside the indentions and create some dimension making the design stand out a bit and age it a bit.

The Journey Through Time Book And Knights Armor Engraving Fun Kids Craft

Allow the paint to dry and your knight engraving is ready to go on display.

You can use the same technique to write your name, engrave a castle design, or anything else you like.

The Journey Through Time Book And Knights Armor Engraving Fun Kids Craft

Homeschool Literature The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Raft Craft

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Today in 1884 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was published and was banned quickly. And because reading should be fun, I have a fun stem raft craft to go along with The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn homeschool literature.

Although the book is on the banned books lists by libraries, it is a book that many homeschoolers read.

If you had to read it in junior high or high school, like me you have preconceived ideas.

Homeschool Literature The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Raft Craft

The book, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was written by Mark Twain at a time of racism and slavery. It was written pre-Civil War.

And although the folksy language, intentional misspellings and faulty grammar can be hard for a young reader, it can make for great discussions.

But I always encourage parents to read sites like Common Sense Media to get a quick review of books.

Ultimately, you are the one deciding if it’s appropriate for your family or not.

3 Questions for Literature Curriculum For Middle School

In addition, books can make it easier to explain to your children about sensitive subjects.

It gives them a safe environment to discuss their feelings.

Look at these questions which help to further the discussion

For example because Mark Twain uses language which is not appropriate for today what does this teach us about stereotyping.

Also, Jim and Huck have both ran away because of freedom. What is freedom and how are their journeys different?

Third, Huck flees from those who would civilize him. What is social acceptance? Is that a negative or positive thing?

These types of questions allow introductory literary analysis for homeschool literature at an age when your child is ready.

In addition, when you use lower grade level books for middle school, literary elements are easier to highlight.

However, when you add a hands-on element to any literature it makes the reading memorable.

Hands-on Literature Activities

Keep learning about and enjoying the treasure of Mark Twain’s legacy by adding one or more of these activities to the reading of the book:

  • After reading the book, watch The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn on Amazon or you can also catch it on Disney+.
  • Have your child locate Missouri on a map where Huck Finn takes place.
  • Encourage your child to draw a rough map of Missouri and use a blue marker to show where the Mississippi River runs through it.
  • Mighty Mississippi minibook & Sediment Activity
  • Build a stem raft (instructions below) and see how much weight it can hold.
  • Create a book club in your co-op to share thoughts, themed snacks, and read a louds with.

“What’s the use of learning to do right when it’s troublesome to do right and ain’t no trouble to do wrong, and the wages is just the same?”

Besides doing a hands-on activity, you can focus on an author study or do it simultaneously with reading the story.

Mark Twain Facts

  • Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born on November 30, 1835, in Florida, Missouri.
  • Huckleberry Finn was based on a real person, an older boy that Twain knew while he was growing up.
  • Mark Twain, besides being a famous writer, had a career as a riverboat captain.
  • Twain has no direct living descendants even though he had 4 children. One of his children died as a toddler, two more died in their twenties. And the grandchildren from the fourth child passed away without children.
  • He quit school after 5th grade to become a printer’s apprentice but continued to love learning throughout his life in the library and through life experiences. He was a big critic of the school system of his time.
  • It took Twain 7 years to complete The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

“I don’t want no better book than what your face is.”

More Homeschool Literature Resources

Back when I read The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn I imagined Huck floating down the river, free as a bird on a raft.

I think about this part “One night we catched a little section of a lumber raft—nice pine planks. It was twelve foot wide and about fifteen or sixteen foot long, and the top stood above the water six or seven inches.”

We could assume that their raft was made of small logs lashed together.

But it was actually a lumber raft made of boards.

In spite of that, I think making a rustic raft would be fun.

Too, I really enjoy these Classic Starts versions of the books for younger readers.

Additionally, if a child is struggling with reading a longer version they are perfect since they’re shorter.

Homeschool Literature The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Raft Craft

Moreover, they have a few black and white illustrations which keeps it interesting.

Further, here are some more literature resources.

Homeschool Literature The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Raft Craft

Finally, look below at this fun raft stem craft.

How to Make a Huck Finn Raft

You will need:

  • Small sticks or popsicle sticks
  • Twine
  • Bucket or tub
  • loppers/pruners/trimmers
  • Water
  • Rocks or something with weight

First, to create a raft from sticks you first want to gather a bunch together of roughly the same diameter. 

Homeschool Literature The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Raft Craft

Next, decide how wide you want your raft to be. And then cut two of the twigs down to that length, these will be the brace pieces underneath

Homeschool Literature The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Raft Craft

Third, choose your length and cut enough sticks with the shrub trimmers to go across the width of your brace pieces.

Homeschool Literature The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Raft Craft

Grab one brace and one of your longer sticks and start wrapping it around both like this.

Add another stick and continue in the same way until you have reached the end. Be sure to move each stick as close together as possible.

Homeschool Literature The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Raft Craft

Lay your second brace piece underneath the opposite end and lash each cross piece to it.

Homeschool Literature The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Raft Craft

Tie your ends off tightly and cut off excess.

If you choose to do this activity with popsicle sticks you can build it in pretty much in the same fashion with the two cross pieces underneath but use hot glue to hold it together in place of string.

When your raft is done, float it in a small bucket or tub. Then add a rock or something else with a little heft to it, does it still float? If not this is a great learning opportunity to figure out why.

Homeschool Literature The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Raft Craft

The Journey Through Time #2 Back In Time Ancient Rome Fun Mosaic

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The Geronimo Stilton The Journey Through Time #2: Back In Time has your kids going back in time to Ancient Rome. If you love the Geronimo Stilton Books, you’ll love this craft which is making a fun mosaic.

Traveling with this wandering mouse we will be introduced to Romulus and Remus, the birth of Rome, the official language of Ancient Rome, fashions of the time, thermal baths, and chariot races.

The Journey Through Time #2 Back In Time Ancient Rome Fun Mosaic

There are even some puny Roman jokes.

I always learn so much myself from just a small section of Geronimo Stilton’s adventures and The Journey Through Time #2: Back in Time (Geronimo Stilton Special Edition) is no different.

The Journey Through Time #2 Back In Time Ancient Rome Fun Mosaic

The series of books really weave so much about that time into an entertaining story with colorful inviting words, images, and a storyline that draws in the most reluctant readers.

About Ancient Mosaics

Today, we are going to be creating a Roman mosaic in honor of Geronimo’s visit to Ancient Rome.

We did a profile of a Roman soldier but you can choose anyone or anything you like to make.

This hands-on activity is great for learning about history through an ancient art form, working fine motor skills, and you can create a special piece to display.

A mosaic is just a picture or pattern that is made with small pieces of ceramic tile.

The Romans used to create very large and elaborate mosaic pieces, covering walls and sometimes the entire floor in their art.

Be sure you grab the SuperToob Ancient Rome to go along with your study.

What can you use these cute little figures for?

There are lots of ways to use them to compliment a unit and they come in so many themes.

  • Introduce a new unit with a fun set up.
  • Sensory Bins
  • Dioramas
  • Model for art projects
  • Shadow boxes
  • Cake/cupcake toppers
The Journey Through Time #2 Back In Time Ancient Rome Fun Mosaic

Then, add in more fun Ancient Rome activities.

Ancient Rome Activities

Here are a few more fun activities to include.

Here are some ideas for additional mosaic tile art subjects you could choose from which keep with the Ancient Rome theme.

  • Colosseum
  • Columns
  • Soldier
  • Gladiator
  • Triumphal Arch
  • Pottery
  • Parthenon
  • Laurel Wreath
  • Roman gods and goddesses

Too, I recommend that you stick with a simple image for your first project, two to three colors max.

It is a lot of gluing and arranging.

Once your children get the hang of it, the sky is the limit.

The Journey Through Time #2 Back In Time Ancient Rome Fun Mosaic

Hands-on History Ancient Rome Mosaic

You could also try making a mosaic of your dog, a cup of coffee, a video game controller, or whatever interests you.

I used cardstock.

But you could also upcycle colorful magazine pages and sort the colors for your project, use construction paper, or paint sample cards would be great.

You will need:

  • Cardstock
  • Scissors or paper cutter
  • Glue stick

Choose what image you want to create.

Then lightly draw the most important outlines and features with a pencil.

You don’t need to be detailed just get the general shape down.

The Journey Through Time #2 Back In Time Ancient Rome Fun Mosaic

Grab cardstock in the colors you will need and cut them in about ½” strips with scissors or paper cutter.

Next, cut the strips down into ½” pieces.

I cut some slightly larger and smaller to help fill in different areas.

The Journey Through Time #2 Back In Time Ancient Rome Fun Mosaic

Add any details you want to put in your picture first, then work around them like the eyes and mouth.

The Journey Through Time #2 Back In Time Ancient Rome Fun Mosaic

Apply glue in small sections and work on one color at a time to fill in completely.

I found that it was easiest to do the outline of the particular section first and then fill in.

The Journey Through Time #2 Back In Time Ancient Rome Fun Mosaic

Continue gluing and pressing down squares until your piece is completely filled in.

Once the glue is completely dry, lay it under a heavy book for a few hours to flatten if you like.

The Journey Through Time #2 Back In Time Ancient Rome Fun Mosaic

Other Geronimo Stilton Chapter Book Activities

What do you think? Ready to try another fun Geronimo Stilton activity?