Books About Camping · 288 titles considered

The Best Camping Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about camping? 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.

The Camping Trip
P. J. Funnybunny Camps Out
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Camping

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Picture Book · Ages 11–13 · 2012

Jane, the Fox & Me

By Fanny Britt, Isabelle Arsenault (Illustrator), Susan Ouriou (Translator), Christelle Morelli (Translator)

A bullied girl finds solace in fiction and unexpected friendship, challenging her self-worth.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2013)
104 pages· 3,258 words· Est. 34 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 11,112 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2014

The Camping Trip

A young girl goes on a camping trip with her friends and their ponies, learning about responsibility and friendship along the way.

32 pages· 574 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 228 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2005

Fred and Ted Go Camping

Two friends go on a camping trip in the woods.

48 pages· 315 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 800 ratings
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1994

P. J. Funnybunny Camps Out

A group of friends go on a camping trip, but things don't go as planned.

32 pages· 335 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 304 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2016

Duck, Duck, Porcupine!

A group of animal friends have various outdoor adventures together.

64 pages· 361 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 600 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2020

Duck Stays in the Truck

Duck refuses to join the camping fun. Can Farmer Brown unite them all?

32 pages· 394 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.7/5 Goodreads · 134 ratings
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Chapter Book · 1997

Five Are Together Again

By Enid Blyton · Book #21 in the The Famous Five series

A scientist's research papers vanish. Can the Five uncover the thief?

180 pages· 37,527 words
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 9,797 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2018

Don't Feed the Bear

By Kathleen Doherty, Chip Wass (Illustrator)

Bear and Ranger clash over camper treats in a hilarious park showdown.

32 pages· 294 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 332 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2009

Maisy Goes Camping

Camping chaos ensues as friends struggle to fit into a tiny tent. What's that popping sound?

32 pages· 164 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 630 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2016

All Aboard! National Parks

Embark on a train journey exploring cities and wildlife with your little one.

22 pages
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 348 ratings
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Camping Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Ages 2–4 · 2014

Explore camping with Huckleberry Finn's river adventure.

Babies in the Forest

Ages 4–5 · 2017

Discover forest animals with lift-the-flap surprises for little hands.

Who

Ages 0–5 · 2016

Discover forest animals and their secrets with interactive flaps.

Now! (Barks Dog)

Ages 0–3 · 2022

Dog learns patience while waiting for s'mores on a camping trip.

Camping 1, 2, 3!

Ages 0–4 · 2023

Count along with squirrels on a whimsical camping adventure.

Hello, World! Let's Go Camping
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Hello, World! Let's Go Camping

Ages 0–3 · 2023

Discover camping's wonders with simple facts and vibrant illustrations.

Love You S'more
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Love You S'more

Ages 1–4 · 2022

Two raccoons compete to prove who loves the other 's'more.' Who will win this pun-filled contest of affection?

Good Night Campsite
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Good Night Campsite

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Discover camping adventures with chipmunks, fireflies, and marshmallows.

A Walk in the Forest
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A Walk in the Forest

Ages 3–7 · 2017

Spin the wheel to uncover forest secrets and learn about wildlife.

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Camping Picture Books

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

Ghost Island

Ages 5–9 · 2021

Four dragons go on a camping trip to Ghost Island, where they encounter a basilisk and her babies, and get caught up in a ghostly haunting.

Tall Tall Tree

Ages 8–12 · 2017

Discover hidden wildlife in towering redwoods through a playful counting adventure.

The Bear Scouts

Ages 5–8 · 1967

Papa Bear teaches cubs the secrets of camping.

Camping Catastrophe!

Ages 4–8 · 2008

Can Freddy brave the wild to avoid a week's worth of chores?

Stellar Stargazer!

Ages 4–7 · 2011

A stargazing sleepover turns cloudy. Can imagination save the night?

Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping

Ages 4–8 · 1985

A literal-minded housekeeper's camping trip turns into a hilarious adventure.

Humphrey's Creepy-Crawly Camping Adventure

Ages 5–8 · 2011

A tiny hamster must outsmart pranksters during a backyard campout.

The Camping Trip That Changed America

Ages 6–8 · 2012

Two men camp in Yosemite, sparking the birth of National Parks.

Charlie & Mouse Outdoors

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A young boy and his brother go on a road trip with their parents and have various adventures along the way.

One Summer Up North

Ages 3–10 · 2020

Embark on a silent journey through the Boundary Waters' untamed beauty.

The Caterpillar and the Polliwog

Ages 2–5 · 1982

A caterpillar and polliwog dream of transformation, sparking an unexpected friendship.

Ladybug Girl and Bingo

Ages 3–5 · 2012

A camping trip turns adventurous when a beloved pet goes missing in the woods.

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Camping Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about camping for developing and independent readers.

Save Rafe!

Ages 10–13 · 2014

Survive a wild outdoor adventure or face being held back a year. Can he make it through?

Prank Wars

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A boy navigates a prank war with his rival while on a school camping trip.

Hey! Who Stole the Toilet?

Ages 7–9 · 2012

A camping trip turns chaotic with uncontrollable burps.

Do You Know Me?
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Do You Know Me?

Ages 8–12 · 2020

An autistic girl faces friendship challenges on a week-long school trip away from home.

Isadora Moon Goes Camping
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Isadora Moon Goes Camping

Ages 6–9 · 2016

A camping trip turns magical when a vampire-fairy meets a mysterious sea friend.

Camping with Unicorns

Ages 7–10 · 2020

A young girl befriends a unicorn and learns about the magical world that exists alongside her own.

Stella

Ages 7–10 · 2015

A family goes on a camping trip and meets a deaf puppy.

Sammy Keyes and the Wild Things

Ages 9–12 · 2007

Campers face danger as poachers hunt endangered condors.

The Deep End
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The Deep End

Ages 8–12 · 2020

A family camping trip turns into a watery disaster. Can they escape the rising tide?

Space Camp
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Space Camp

Ages 5–9 · 2016

Space camp turns chaotic. Can Zack unite his cabin mates before summer is ruined?

I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A grizzly attack shatters peace in Glacier Park. Can Melody survive the terror?

Spy Camp

Ages 8–12 · 2013

Young spy faces danger at summer camp as enemy infiltrates ranks.

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