Best Travel Books for Kids to Nurture Love for Travel
Books are extraordinary objects. Entire worlds exist between
their covers, giving life to new adventures and bold and courageous ideas
around every page. For children, who may be less exposed to international
travel, books are a way to open their eyes to cultures that are very different
from their own. Reading arouses curiosity and stimulates the imagination,
giving children a base on which to base their travel expectations. Before
leaving for your next family adventure, encourage your child to dive into your
destination with one of these best children's travel books.
Interactive
Mission Series
Author: Catherine Aragon
Ages 8–14
The mission: to carry out a series of very secret
investigations and earn points to become a special agent of the SIA (Secret
International Agency). Rules: Be respectful to team members and remember that
"responsible officers" (adults) serve as official pointers. With this
highly interactive series, your child will not want to go home! The books
include "pre-arrival notes" from each international location and
treasure hunts at major historical sites. There is even a page for your child,
a "future special agent", to create a spy code name. The series
encourages kids to try new foods, admire local art and enjoy the stories behind
local monuments.Leap & Hop Series
Authors: By Isabelle Demenge, illustrated by Emilie Sarnel
Ages 8+
With countless activities and games and plenty of space to
write and draw, these books become travel albums for your child during and
after each international adventure. Puzzles, word searches, treasure hunts,
"I-Spy" games and more help readers learn about history, geography,
currency, food, architecture and religious customs of each destination
presented. The series includes explorations in Bali, Cambodia, Hong Kong,
India, Sri Lanka and Paris.
Learning the Language
Around the World with Cantinflas – Alrededor del Mundo con
Cantinflas
Authors: By Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein, illustrated by
Citlali Reyes
Ages 4 and under
Inspired by the famous Mexican comic Mario Moreno (better
known as Cantinflas), this bilingual book offers readers from countries around
the world in English and Spanish. Your child can join Cantinflas while flying
over the French sky in a hot air balloon and meet the monkeys dipped in hot
springs in Japan.
Picture Books
A Dublin Fairytale
Author: Nicola Colton
Ages 3+
Fiona's grandmother got sick and Fiona had to go to the
streets of Dublin to collect the ingredients needed to make a special
"witch beer" so that her grandmother would feel better. With red
raincoats and a map of the city, Fiona passes through sites such as Trinity
College and the St. Stephen's Green Duck Pond. She even meets a troll on the
Ha'penny Bridge! Despite the theft of her bag by the Big Bag Wolf, she arrives
safely at her grandmother's house with a group of new friends. This book was
selected for the Children's Book of the Year in 2015 and won the 2016 White
Raven Award and the Ireland Book Award for Literacy in 2017.
Everywhere, Wonder
Authors: By Matthew Swanson, illustrated by Robbi Behr
Ages 3+
This comforting story immerses the reader in the imagination
of a young boy who discovers the wonders of our world. As they are transported
from Egyptian pyramids to Kenya savannahs, readers are encouraged to open their
eyes, be curious and find the extraordinary in the ordinary.
Olivia Goes to Venice
Author: Ian Falconer
Ages 3–7
The favorite early piglet of all is back! In this adventure,
Olivia and her family go to Venice for the spring break. Olivia explores the
canals in a gondola, runs hordes of pigeons from St. Mark's Square and takes
every opportunity to stop for a gelato ... or three.
The Airport Book
Author: Lisa Brown
Ages 4+
Follow this family of four as they prepare for their flight.
Your child will learn what to expect at a busy modern airport, watching checked
baggage disappear along the treadmill until the plane takes off. It lacks even
a missing sock monkey, which your child can follow on the memorable trip at the
bottom of the page.
Wabi Sabi
Authors: By Mark Reibstein, illustrated by Ed Young
Ages 4+
Wabi Sabi, the cat, leads a peaceful life in Kyoto. That is,
until a question about the meaning of his name inspires a search for truth
throughout the city. Her journey takes her through Kyoto, leading her to sites
such as Mt. Hiei and Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion). During her travels, she
learns that beauty is often found in unexpected places.
AGES 5+
Dodsworth Series
Author: Tim Egan
Ages 5+
Join Dodsworth, the mouse and his dumb duck idiot as they
explore the sites of London, Paris, Tokyo and Rome. There is so much to see,
but with a mischievous duck, the duo is meant for abominable antics.
A Ticket Around the World
Authors: By Natalia Diaz and Melissa Owens, illustrated by
Kim Smith
Ages 5+
Ride with this young boy as he travels the world and
discovers the life of children like him! Join him as he shares a meal with a
family in Morocco, visit the hot springs near the Arenal volcano in Costa Rica,
and ride a rickshaw in the streets of Mumbai. Each country includes a map and
information on culture, language, food, wildlife, geography, important sites,
etc.
Hamish the Hairy Haggis
Authors: By A.K. Paterson, illustrated by Stuart Martin
Ages 5+
It's the haggis season in the Scottish Highlands and
everyone in the city of Inverhaggis is attending a big Hogmanay (New Year)
party. Everyone except Hamish the haggis, who is on the run against Bashers and
Mashers! Thanks to this humorous introduction to Scottish traditions, your
children will pray to experiment Hogmanay by themselves.
Mirror
Author: Jeannie Baker
Ages 5–7
This book without words allows your child to compare side by
side the daily lives of children around the world. Detailed collage
illustrations highlight experiences that may seem different at first, but
looking at them in more detail reveals a multitude of similarities.
A Bear Called Paddington
Author: By Michael Bond, illustrated by Peggy Fortnum
Ages 6+
This beloved tale of traveling bears wearing a red hat and a
blue coat has been enchanting readers since it was published in 1958. With the
success of its recent film adaptation, your child probably knows the story - or
at least the image of Paddington hung on the skin. his old suitcase, by heart.
It's hard not to fall in love with this sweet, adventurous and marmalade-loving
bear as he searches for a home - and a family - in bustling London.
Katie in London
Author: James Mayhew
Ages 6+
When Katie and her cousin Jack arrive in London with their
grandmother, they are sure they will not find anything to do. That is to say,
until they meet a stone lion talking on Trafalgar Square, which takes them on a
full tour of the city! This is just an excerpt from a series of 13 books that
follows Katie when she meets the dinosaurs, travels to Scotland and discovers
the masterpieces of some of the world's most renowned painters.
Atlas of Adventures
Authors: By Rachel Williams, illustrated by Lucy Letherland
Ages 6–9
Did you know that the red fox has whiskers on his legs to
help him navigate deep snowdrifts? Or that the drivers of London's famous black
taxis have to memorize 320 routes and 25,000 streets before getting their
license? These are just some of the many facts based on the countries and
cities that fill the pages of this richly illustrated atlas. Your child can
accompany the Patagonian gauchos, fall asleep under the northern lights and
play bagpipes at the Highland Games in Scotland. This book has been recognized
as the 2016 edition of the book on Notable Social Studies for Young People.
AGES 7+
Maps
Authors: Aleksandra Mizielinska and Daniel Mizielinski
Ages 7+
This collection of beautifully illustrated maps showcases
the major cities, rivers, mountains, monuments, plants, animals, cultural
events and personalities of each country presented. As you leave for your
adventure, your child will know everything about the famous bridges of
Switzerland and the wildlife of Poland.
This Is ____ Series
Author: Miroslav Sasek
Ages 7+
First published in the 1960s but updated for the 21st
century, this precious series delights readers with their representations of
everyday life in the world. Stroll the Sydney Harbor Bridge, explore the
gardens and cafes of Paris and take pictures of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in
Munich. The vibrant illustrations of Sasek and his playful spiritual account
will bring your little reader in on the first page.
Spin the Globe: The Incredible Adventures of Frederick von Wigglebottom
Author: Edward Moldenhauer
Ages 8+
Meet Frederick von Wigglebottom, an explorer from around the
world who loves to make friends and learn new things. Based on Moldenhauer's time
as a military intelligence agent, this series presents readers with
lesser-known destinations around the world. What began as a way for Moldenhauer
to entertain his children at bedtime is now a popular series with titles like
Alpacas in the Andes and Fjords, Vikings and Reindeer.
The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid
Authors: By Dylan Thuras and Rosemary Mosco, illustrated by
Joy Ang
Ages 8–12
Our world is full of strange and miraculous sites. There is
a cemetery of underwater spaceships off the coast of New Zealand and a
mysterious lake filled with human skeletons. This enlightening guide will
introduce your child to some of the strangest wonders of the universe. Descend
into the depths of the Icelandic volcano Thrihnukagigar, learn more about the
autolymphatic monks of Japan and visit the abandoned Ho Thuy Tien water park in
Vietnam.
Young Adult
Journey to Jo’burg: A South African Story
Authors: By Beverly Naidoo, illustrated by Eric Velasquez
When their little sister falls ill, Naledi, 13, and her
younger brother, Tiro, leave their South African village to find their mother
in Johannesburg. Their journey reveals the culture and landscape of the
country, as well as the struggle of its citizens for respect and freedom.
Love & Gelato
Author: Jenna Evans Welch
Lina spends the summer in Tuscany and realizes the last wish
of her mother that Lina get to know her father. Lina wants nothing more than to
go home - until she has received her mother's diary and begins to reveal a
secret that has been kept too long. This novel presents a range of Florentine
landmarks that will make the city instantly recognizable by your teenager
traveler.
In a Perfect World
Author: Trish Doller
Caroline looks forward to the summer in Ohio. She works at
the local amusement park with her best friend, goes to the football camp and
explores the city with her boyfriend. But when her mother is hired to open an
ophthalmic clinic in Cairo, Caroline is forced to spend her summer and her last
year navigating in a foreign country.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Author: Rick Riordan
Ages 10–14
Filled with mystery, risk and Greek mythology, this
captivating series will inculcate your child's sense of adventure and thirst
for knowledge. In collaboration with Magnus Chase (Egyptian mythology) and The
Kane Chronicles (Nordic mythology), Riordan's writing helps children connect to
the history of the places they visit while leaving them free to explore the
realm unreality.
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