Happy World Book Day! What is on your reading list today?

And speaking about good reads, did you know that our animated series Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum was based on the children’s book series 'Ordinary People Change the World' by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos? It's true!

But that's not all to this story…

Since the premiere of the show on PBS KIDS in November 2019, fifteen Xavier Riddle books published by Penguin Random House have launched online and at select retailers across the US. This collection of series-inspired titles includes storybooks, leveled readers, and sticker & activity books. And the best part - just like in the show, the Xavier riddle books take your kids back in time and introduce them to inspiring historical figures and teach them the character virtues that helped our heroes succeed.

Join us on an adventure as we jump into the Secret Museum and take a trip through time to visit all the heroes from our Xavier Riddle book series!

Happy reading!

I am Abigail Adams

When Yadina, Brad, and Xavier need help solving a problem, they head to the Secret Museum for help! They’re sent back in time to 1754 to meet one of the United States’ Founding Mothers: Abigail Adams. This episode-based 8×8 focuses on the traits that made our heroes great–the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves.

I am Harriet Tubman

Brad, Xavier, and Yadina need help deciding who the best superhero ever was. Luckily, Berby and the Secret Museum know just where to send them: back in time to meet Harriet Tubman, one of the leaders of the Underground Railroad. This episode-based 8×8 focuses on the traits that made our heroes great–the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves.

I am Confucius

When Xavier and Yadina can’t stop fighting, Brad decides it’s time for the trio to head to the Secret Museum! They’re sent to China in the year 543 BCE to meet Confucius. He teaches them “The Golden Rule”: Treat others how you would like to be treated. This episode-based 8×8 focuses on the traits that made our heroes great–the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves.

I am Mary Anning

Xavier, Brad, and Yadina are off on a fossil hunt with paleontologist Mary Anning! She helps them learn that when you start something it feels good to finish it. This episode-based Penguin Young Reader is perfect for emerging readers!

I am Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt helps Xavier learn to take every chance he has to help others when he gets assigned the most boring job in the museum–map hander-outer. This episode-based Penguin Young Reader is perfect for emerging readers!

I am George Washington Carver

With the help of inventor, painter, musician, and botanist George Washington Carver, Brad, Xavier, and Yadina come together to learn how to take care of the Earth. This episode-based 8×8 focuses on the traits that made our heroes great–the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves.

I am Alexander Hamilton

It’s time for Yadina to start first grade, but she’s really nervous. Alexander Hamilton helps her realize that new adventures can be exciting. This episode-based Penguin Young Reader is perfect for emerging readers!

I am Cleopatra

Xavier wants to stay up all night to see a super moon, but he doesn’t know how to ask his parents. Luckily, the Secret Museum sends him to meet Cleopatra and she teaches him how to ask for things the right way. This episode-based Penguin Young Reader is perfect for emerging readers!

I am Harry Houdini

Brad is too scared to spend a full night in the museum’s nature exhibit so the Secret Museum sends him and his friends to meet Harry Houdini! This episode-based 8×8 focuses on the traits that made our heroes great–the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves.

I am Susan B Anthony

Brad feels left out when Xavier and Yadina take a vote without him. Thanks to Susan B. Anthony, they learn that everyone should have a vote! This episode-based 8×8 focuses on the traits that made our heroes great–the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves.

Want to learn more about the Xavier Riddle books, CLICK HERE!