TRAVEL BOOKS FOR KIDS

Kids have an amazing capacity to dream and learn, and reading is perhaps one of the best ways to nurture these creative skills.  In fact, reading changes the way our brains work, providing children many educational and emotional benefits that will be a foundation for how they understand and appreciate thew world around them.  These 19 book recommendations are all aimed for children who want to explore and who love to use their imagination.  We agree with the quote popularized by Hodding Carter; "Two of the greatest gifts we can give our children are roots and wings".

A5 Top Pick - Oh, the Places You'll Go, by Dr. Seuss

Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss is just a great children's book.  It is a travel book at heart, filled with the original vocabulary of Dr. Seuss at his best, and aimed at anyone ready to take off for new adventures and to explore new frontiers.  It is a fun and inspirational book, with quotes that will stay with you for a lifetime.  This was the last Dr. Seuss book published, and perhaps the best testament to this brilliant writer's optimism and wit.  Although perhaps best suited for kids, Oh, The Places You'll Go! is very popular as a gift for students graduating from high school or college.  

A5 RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE BEST TRAVEL BOOKS FOR KIDS

The Harry Potter Series
The legendary adventure of the world's most famous boy wizard.
Journey
An ordinary child finds an extraordinary adventure in this brilliantly illustrated wordless picture book.
Hello World
A wonderful series with colorful illustrations of some of the world's most amazing cities.
Lonely Planet's The Travel Book for Kids
A journey for kids through every country in the world.
National Geographic: U.S. Road Trip Atlas
A great option to entertain kids on a road trip.
Madeline
"In an old house in Paris, covered with vines, lived twelve little girls in two straight lines..".
Toot & Puddle
The adventures of two close friends, one who loves to travel and the other who prefers home.
The "This Is" Series
Beautifully illustrated children's books, first published in 1959 and still enjoyed today.
How to be a World Explorer
Advice from Lonely Planet Kids on how to be a world explorer
Students Across the Seven Seas (S.A.S.S)
A young adult series, featuring a teenage girl studying abroad.
Kids' Travel Guides
A travel guide and activity book series for children ages 5-10.
The Invention of Hugo Cabret
An orphan boy living in a Paris train station makes a mysterious discovery.
Inside Out & Back Again
A young girl's experience fleeing Vietnam to live in the United States after the fall of Saigon.
One Girl One Dream
The story of the 16 year old girl who sailed around the world alone.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Jules Verne's amazing story of Captain Nemo and exploring the sea.

OTHER RELATED SUGGESTIONS ON KIDS' TRAVEL BOOKS

The Adventures of Tintin

The Adventures of Tintin is a classic series of 24 comic books that first appeared in 1929, starring a young Belgian reporter named Tintin and his faithful Wire Fox Terrier who inevitably find themselves involved in dangerous situations that require their heroic intervention to save the day.  These adventures take them across the world, both to real and fictional places.  The series is one of the most popular ever, and it is still something enjoyed by kids today.  Click here to read our review of The Adventures of Tintin.

The Sketchbook Project: World Tour

Those who love drawing will love The Sketchbook Project: World Tour, an art book that showcases some of the best sketches submitted from independent and creative artists from all over the world.  The concept was created by an organization in Brooklyn called The Sketchbook Project, which has literally collected thousands of sketchbooks and displays them for the public.  It is a great gift for kids who like art.  Click here to learn more about The Sketchbook Project: World Tour.

Travels with Baby

One of the best books for parents and travel is the Travels with Baby guide, published by family travel blogger Shelli Rivoli.  This is a very well researched book, with valuable and specific information on packing, sleeping, heath issues, and specific recommendations on airlines, child-friendly hotels, and cruises.  A great gifts for new parents who love to travel

Room to Read

A5 Travel Books has chosen to help support the power of reading by promoting an amazing charity called Room to Read,  Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education.  Please learn more here at the Room to Read website about how to contribute to this great cause.