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Books About Outdoor Adventures · 39 titles considered
The Best Outdoor Adventures Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about outdoor adventures? 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 Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Outdoor Adventures
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2019
Bear Out There
By Jacob Grant
A bear braves the wild to help his friend retrieve a lost kite.
40 pages· 365 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 342 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2011
Mouselets in Danger
By Thea Stilton · Book #3 in the Thea Stilton: Mouseford Academy series
Can survival skills save them from a dangerous night in the woods?
128 pages· 8,052 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 694 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024
Just Keep Walking
A girl and her mom face nature's challenges on a 100-mile hike, seeking strength and survival.
256 pages· 53,547 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,041 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2014
Fish On!
A boy's fishing trip turns into a thrilling chase for a legendary fish.
60 pages· 7,920 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 113 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1967
The Bear Scouts
Papa Bear teaches cubs the secrets of camping.
72 pages· 751 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 718 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2014
Liz at Marigold Lake
A camping trip turns chaotic as mishaps threaten to ruin the fun. Can the Critter Club save their weekend adventure?
128 pages· 4,681 words· Est. 37 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 394 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015
Biscuit Goes Camping
A puppy named Biscuit goes on a camping trip with its owner.
32 pages· 149 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 473 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 2003
Brian's Hunt
By Gary Paulsen · Book #5 in the Brian's Saga series
A wounded dog leads Brian on a perilous journey into the unknown wilderness.
103 pages· 21,910 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 14,710 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 0–5 · 1990
Feathers for Lunch
By Lois Ehlert
A cat prowls the garden, seeking lunch among twelve elusive birds.
36 pages· 149 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,238 ratings
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Outdoor Adventures Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about outdoor adventures for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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The Hike
Ages 3–5 · 2019
A group of friends go on a hike together.
Deep Snow
2006
A snow pile traps a child, leading to a deeper dilemma.
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$799
The Lost Lake
Ages 4–8 · 1989
A father and son seek a hidden lake, escaping the tourist crowds.
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$1595
Dogteam
Ages 3–7 · 1993
Embark on a thrilling sled ride through moonlit woods.
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$799
Fly, Monarch! Fly!
Ages 4–7 · 2008
Discover the magic of monarchs and their incredible transformation.
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$1699
Elsie
Ages 4–8 · 2020
Elsie and her siblings discover the beauty in their differences during a fishing trip.
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$2399
Take a Hike!
Ages 5–7 · 2020
Ninja skills cause chaos on a camping trip. Can teamwork save the day?
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$349
Spot's First Picnic
Ages 4–8 · 1987
A rainy picnic leads to a surprise for Spot and friends.
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$2265
Pedro Goes Wild!
Ages 6–8 · 2019
A father and son go on a hike together.
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Beetle Mania
Ages 6–8 · 2023
Two friends face a beetle-sorting challenge. How will they decide?
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Camping Fun
Ages 5–7 · 2024
A Deaf girl and her family spend a weekend at a lakeside camp, sharing adventures and bonding through nature and sign language.
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Camping for Kids
Ages 8–14 · 2012
Discover the secrets of camping and unlock nature's wonders.
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Outdoor Adventures Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about outdoor adventures for developing and independent readers.
Grand Teton Stampede
2022
A mysterious stampede disrupts a camping trip. Accident or something more?
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Distress Signal
Ages 8–12 · 2020
Stranded by a flash flood, four classmates must unite to survive the desert's harshness.
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The Curse of Camp Cold Lake
Ages 8–12 · 1997
A fake drowning prank turns into a ghostly nightmare at Camp Cold Lake.
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Wild River
Ages 9–12 · 2009
A camping trip turns perilous when a boy must save his injured brother.
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$3564
The Lost Deer Camp
Ages 9–13 · 2023
A forbidden forest holds secrets that will alter Tucker's life forever.
Rocky Mountain Challenge
2022
Cabin rivalry escalates into a prank war during Survival Week. Who will win?
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$1799
Scribbles and Ink Hike to the Top
2023
Two friends face nature's challenges on a mountain hike.
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$1595
The Adventures of the Plott Family
Ages 7–10 · 2024
Twin sisters embark on thrilling adventures, sparking curiosity and building reading skills.
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$2599
Trophy Buck
Ages 8–12 · 2021
A boy's first hunt tests his patience and skills in unexpected ways.
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$1295
Sam Wu Is Not Afraid of the Dark
Ages 7–12 · 2019
Sam faces his greatest fear: camping in the dark woods.
Graphic Nov.
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Out in the Wild!: A Graphix Chapters Book
Ages 7–10 · 2022
A group of bug friends go on a hike to collect plants and earn a new bug badge, but their adventure is disrupted by a hungry frog
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$2695
Survive in the Woods
Ages 9–12 · 2016
Lost in the wild, survival depends on quick thinking and nature's secrets.