Books About Family Vacations · 59 titles considered

The Best Family Vacations Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about family vacations? 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.

Stella
The Deep End
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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Family Vacations

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2009

The Elevator Family

By Douglas Evans · Book #1 in the Elevator Family series

The Wilsons' vacation takes a quirky turn when they live in a hotel elevator for three days.

96 pages· 8,991 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 526 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2009

Bear

By Ellen Miles · Book #14 in the The Puppy Place series

A young girl and her family go on a skiing vacation in Vermont and meet a lost puppy who needs a home.

80 pages· 11,265 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 721 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2015

Stella

By Ellen Miles · Book #36 in the The Puppy Place series

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

96 pages· 12,590 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 283 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

Isadora Moon Goes Camping

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

128 pages· 6,163 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,467 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2013

Amelia Bedelia Road Trip!

A young girl goes on a road trip with her parents and learns about the joys of exploration and friendship.

160 pages· 10,909 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 928 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

The Deep End

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

226 pages· 15,602 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 30,601 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

The Long Haul

A family road trip spirals into chaos and unexpected adventure.

224 pages· 18,669 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 87,874 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

The Getaway

A tropical getaway turns chaotic with unexpected troubles threatening a family's vacation.

224 pages· 18,013 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 46,978 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Wedgie & Gizmo vs. the Great Outdoors

By Suzanne Selfors, Barbara Fisinger (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Wedgie and Gizmo series

Rival pets embark on a chaotic camping trip, plotting world domination and woodland mischief.

176 pages· 16,379 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 299 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2014

Liberty

By Ellen Miles · Book #32 in the The Puppy Place series

A lost puppy needs a home after fireworks scare her away.

96 pages· 5,612 words· Est. 47 min read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 386 ratings
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Family Vacations Picture Books

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

Clifford Takes a Trip

Ages 3–5 · 1966

Can Clifford find Emily Elizabeth on her faraway vacation?

The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Vacation
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The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Vacation

Ages 3–7 · 1989

A family goes on a disastrous vacation in the Great Grizzly Mountains

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.

Are We There Yet?

Ages 5–6 · 2016

A boy's car ride turns into a time-travel adventure through history's wonders and mysteries.

The Night Before Summer Vacation

Ages 4–8 · 2002

A family packs for vacation, but something crucial is forgotten.

Our Great Big Backyard

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A summer road trip transforms Jane's screen-filled days into a journey of nature's wonders and discovery.

The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Car Trip

Ages 4–8 · 2006

Cubs dread a road trip through Bear Country with eager parents.

Froggy Goes to Hawaii

Ages 3–5 · 2011

A frog's Hawaiian adventure goes hilariously awry.

The Berenstain Bears' Seashore Treasure

Ages 4–8 · 2005

A treasure map turns a beach trip into a thrilling hunt.

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Clifford Sees America

Ages 4–8

A family goes on a road trip across the United States.

Heidi Heckelbeck: Sunshine Magic

Ages 5–9 · 2023

A family vacation reveals a magical secret that changes everything.

I Am Brave

Ages 4–6 · 2018

A girl faces fears on vacation, discovering courage through adventure and affirmations.

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Family Vacations Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about family vacations for developing and independent readers.

Sobreviví el ataque de los osos grizzlies, 1967 (Graphic Novel)
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Sobreviví el ataque de los osos grizzlies, 1967 (Graphic Novel)

Ages 8–12 · 2023

A girl must confront her fears to survive a deadly night with grizzlies.

Secret of the Staircase

Ages 8–12 · 2015

Brothers must solve a mystery or face lurking dangers beneath a historic hotel.

Zion Gold Rush

Ages 7–11 · 2023

A hidden gold mine lures three adventurers into Zion's secrets.

The Cat Stole My Pants
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The Cat Stole My Pants

Ages 8–12 · 2017

Timmy faces threats and mystery in Key West, relying on an unexpected ally to save his life.

Aloha-ha-ha!

Ages 6–9 · 2006

A young girl goes on a trip to Hawaii with her family and learns about the island's culture and wildlife.

Judy Moody Declares Independence
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Judy Moody Declares Independence

Ages 6–9 · 2005

A young girl named Judy Moody travels to Boston with her family and learns about American history and independence.

The Great Shark Mystery

Ages 7–10 · 2003

A great white shark is in danger at an aquarium. Can the children save it?

Horrid Henry and the Mega-Mean Time Machine

Ages 7–10 · 2005

A mischievous boy's time machine prank leads to unexpected hilarity.

Fudge-a-Mania

Ages 7–11 · 1990

A family's summer vacation in Maine is filled with unexpected events and surprises.

The Mystery Cruise

Ages 7–10 · 1992

A cruise turns mysterious with false alarms and sabotage. Who's behind it?

Blue Bay Mystery

Ages 7–10 · 1961

Four siblings and their friend Mike go on a trip to a South Seas island with their grandfather and a sailor named Lars.

Nighty-Nightmare

Ages 8–12 · 1987

Lost in the woods, friends face sinister forces and a mysterious tale.

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