Books About Pacific Northwest · 73 titles considered

The Best Pacific Northwest Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about pacific northwest? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

A Wolf Called Wander
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Pacific Northwest

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Picture Book · Ages 5–8

The Bravest Dog Ever

By Natalie Standiford, Donald Cook (Illustrator)

A sled dog races through Alaska to deliver life-saving medicine.

48 pages· 1,229 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 4,125 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A Wolf Called Wander

A lone wolf embarks on a perilous journey to find a new home.

243 pages· 30,228 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 11,968 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2005

Looking for Alaska

A boarding school adventure leads to love, loss, and life's ultimate questions.

256 pages· 69,004 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,777,380 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2002

Meet Kaya

By Janet Shaw, Bill Farnsworth (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the American Girl: Kaya series

A race leads to unexpected consequences and a lasting nickname.

70 pages· 11,389 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 4,589 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1972

Julie of the Wolves

A girl lost in the Alaskan wilderness must choose between her human past and a new life with wolves.

Newbery Medal (1973)
176 pages· 35,999 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 61,921 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Unseen Magic

A girl unleashes a shadow self, threatening her magical town's safety.

342 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 579 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2010

Golden Sun

By Whitney Sanderson, Ruth Sanderson (Illustrator) · Book #5 in the Horse Diaries series

A horse's journey reveals its true calling when a friend's life hangs in the balance.

160 pages· 13,484 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 618 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2017

All Aboard! Pacific Northwest

Embark on a train journey through the Pacific Northwest's wonders.

22 pages
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 69 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2015

The Boys in the Boat

Nine boys defy odds at the 1936 Olympics, challenging Hitler's elite rowers.

227 pages· 50,438 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 15,902 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2014

Kaya: Smoke on the Wind

A girl braves mountain fires to find her stolen horse.

120 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 148 ratings
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Pacific Northwest Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about pacific northwest for the youngest readers and listeners.

Three Bears of the Pacific Northwest

Ages 0–3 · 2011

A lost teddy bear seeks help from two native bears to find his way home.

Good Night Oregon
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Good Night Oregon

Ages 0–3 · 2010

Discover Oregon's wonders through a child's eyes in a rhythmic bedtime journey.

Go, Boats, Go!

Ages 0–3 · 2020

Explore the vibrant world of boats in this playful journey for young readers.

1, 2, 3 Moose
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1, 2, 3 Moose

Ages 0–3 · 1996

Discover wildlife and learn to count with vibrant animal photos.

O Is for Orca
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O Is for Orca

Ages 0–3 · 2016

Discover the alphabet through vibrant wildlife and landscapes.

Good Night Seattle

Ages 0–3 · 2007

Explore Seattle's iconic sights through a child's eyes.

Where Do I Sleep?

Ages 2–5 · 2002

Discover where Northwest animals find rest in this soothing lullaby.

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Pacific Northwest Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about pacific northwest for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Storm Boy

Ages 5–8 · 1995

A prince's spiritual journey begins in a realm of killer whale people.

Akiak

Ages 5–8 · 1997

A determined sled dog defies the rules to rejoin her team in a grueling race.

Get Dressed, Sasquatch!

Ages 1–7 · 2017

A ranger challenges Sasquatch's natural state. Will rules or freedom prevail?

The Salmon Princess

Ages 3–7 · 2004

An Alaskan twist on Cinderella with an eagle spirit and a fisherwoman's boot.

Graphic Nov.
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How Raven Got His Crooked Nose (Graphic Novel)

Ages 5–8 · 2020

A trickster raven loses his nose and uses magic to retrieve it.

Wild Orca
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Wild Orca

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Will Granny, the ancient orca, return to the San Juan Islands?

Potato

Ages 6–9 · 1997

A family digs for hope in Depression-era Idaho.

Totem Tale

Ages 3–7 · 2006

Totem animals must reorder themselves before dawn or face chaos.

Under Alaska's Midnight Sun

Ages 3–7 · 2005

A young girl explores the wonders of the midnight sun in Alaska.

Swimming with Seals

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A girl discovers a shared love for swimming with her absent mother during a summer by the ocean.

Roughing It on the Oregon Trail

Ages 4–8 · 2000

Twins journey back to 1843, facing the Oregon Trail's perils with a magical twist.

Larry Gets Lost in Portland

Ages 4–8 · 2012

A pooch's quest for treats leads to a wild chase through Portland's landmarks.

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Pacific Northwest Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about pacific northwest for developing and independent readers.

Mighty Inside

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A boy battles his stutter and racism, seeking his voice in 1950s America.

Gentle Ben

Ages 8–12 · 1965

A boy and a bear's friendship faces danger in the Alaskan wilds.

Kaya: The Journey Begins

Ages 8–12 · 2014

A daring race leads to danger and captivity. Can she escape?

The Claim

Ages 8–12 · 2004

A debutante threatens Jane's frontier life and love.

Sasquatch and the Muckleshoot

Ages 8–12 · 2018

Can kids save Bigfoot from exposure and destruction in the Pacific Northwest?

The Beast

Ages 8–11 · 2019

A whirlpool turns fears into reality. Can they control it before chaos reigns?

Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie

Ages 9–12 · 1997

A young girl chronicles her family's perilous journey on the Oregon Trail.

The Ghost's Grave

Ages 10–+ · 2005

A summer turns eerie when a boy uncovers a ghost's secret and a hidden fortune in a graveyard.

An Adventure
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An Adventure

Ages 8–12 · 2001

A young lady faces untamed wilderness and unexpected challenges in the Pacific Northwest.

Under Wildwood

Ages 8–+ · 2012

Prue and Curtis face dark forces threatening Wildwood's peace. Can they unite a divided land?

Kaya's Escape!

Ages 8–10 · 2002

Captured by raiders, Kaya must escape and protect her sister.

Kaya and Lone Dog
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Kaya and Lone Dog

Ages 8–10 · 2002

A girl seeks solace and trust from a mysterious stray dog.

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