With the Holidays around the corner, it’s a great time to consider gifting books that kids will love! Here are some fun gift ideas and travel book series for kids who love travel:
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Travel Books for Young Children
GOOD NIGHT OUR WORLD SERIES:
Toddler and Pre-School age books that introduce little travelers to famous landmarks and sights around the country and world.
Elementary Age Travel Books
LARRY GETS LOST SERIES:
A fun series of books starring Pete and his adorable dog, Larry. Larry manages to get himself lost in every city they visit. It’s always an adventure as Pete and Larry wander through the city, passing famous landmarks along the way, while trying to reunite.
We used many of these books in our own travels. My boys would be delighted to spot the landmarks we had read about in these cute books.
A TRUE BOOK SERIES:
If your elementary readers are into non-fiction, this series may be a good fit. This set of books about the National Parks and American history are chopped full of information, presented in a colorful and interesting way.
MAGIC TREE HOUSE SERIES:
Early and middle elementary school readers will enjoy following along with siblings Jack and Annie, as they spin back in time in their magic treehouse. These books are packed with historical information and adventures, and readers experience the Age of Dinosaurs, medieval castles, ancient pyramids, and treasure-seeking pirates. With more than 30 books, these will keep your young travelers inspired!
I SURVIVED SERIES:
A series of 21 exciting, high adventure books for middle school age children that allow them to live through historic events, such as Hurricane Katrina, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the San Francisco earthquake, and 9/11.
ADVENTURES WITH THE PARKERS SERIES:
Geared for kids 8-12 years old, follow the adventures of James and Morgan, a twin brother and sister, as they go on hiking and camping adventures with their parents. Taking place at the National Parks, the twins learn much about the history, plants, animals, and geology of the area.