Books About School Trips · 25 titles considered

The Best School Trips Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about school trips? 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.

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Arthur Lost in the Museum
The Magic School Bus Takes a Moonwalk
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Field Trip Fiasco

By James Patterson, Martin Chatterton, Anthony Lewis (Illustrator) · Middle School series

A desert campout turns chaotic with crocodiles and a diamond heist.

288 pages· 29,861 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 403 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

Isadora Moon Goes to the Ballet

A young vampire-fairy girl and her best friend, a pink rabbit, go on a school trip to see a ballet performance of Alice in Wonderland, where they meet the famous ballerina Tatiana Tutu and help her in a time of need.

128 pages· 6,242 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,196 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2020

Heartstopper Vol. 3

Nick and Charlie navigate love and secrets on a school trip to Paris.

384 pages· 9,357 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 508,340 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2009

Red, White & True Blue Mallory

By Laurie Friedman, Jennifer Kalis (Illustrator) · Book #11 in the Mallory McDonald series

A class trip to D.C. tests friendships and leads to unexpected discoveries.

184 pages· 15,523 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 263 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2018

From Hero to Zero

A school trip to London turns chaotic with a bully, a crush, and endless mishaps.

288 pages· 30,875 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,072 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2010

The Extra-Special Helper

By Sally Rippin, Aki Fukuoka (Illustrator) · Book #5 in the Billie B. Brown series

Billie's zoo trip turns chaotic when no one listens to her guidance.

48 pages· 1,510 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 252 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2005

Arthur Lost in the Museum

Arthur's wrong turn traps him in a Thanksgiving diorama. Can he escape unnoticed?

24 pages· 453 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 158 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

The Magic School Bus Takes a Moonwalk

A cloudy night leads to a magical lunar adventure on the bus.

32 pages· 779 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 182 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

The Lost Dinosaur Bone

A missing dinosaur bone closes the exhibit. Can it be found in time?

24 pages· 850 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 462 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1993

Thomas and the School Trip

A determined engine faces obstacles to get schoolchildren home safely.

30 pages· 327 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,308 ratings
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School Trips Picture Books

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

Fancy Nancy: Apples Galore!

Ages 4–6 · 2013

A class goes on a trip to an apple orchard.

The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash

Ages 4–8 · 1980

A boa constrictor causes chaos on a school farm trip.

Clifford's Class Trip

Ages 4–8 · 2003

A class trip turns chaotic when a big red dog meets dinosaurs and sea creatures.

Time Train

Ages 4–8 · 1991

A class boards a train to prehistoric times, facing dinosaurs and unexpected adventures.

We Gather Together... Now Please Get Lost!

Ages 5–8 · 2001

Trapped on a class trip, Gilbert finds unexpected help from an unlikely ally.

Mystery Mountain Getaway

Ages 5–9 · 2021

A snow monster scares students on Mystery Mountain. Can the pup detectives uncover the truth?

Timothy's Five-City Tour

Ages 4–9 · 1997

A young band member documents a chaotic school trip across major U.S. cities, culminating in an unexpected flight on the President's jet.

Super Torta!

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A dropped sandwich in radioactive goo turns a school trip into a city-saving mission.

Class Trip

Ages 3–5 · 2013

Join a school trip to the mountain's peak. What surprises await?

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School Trips Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about school trips for developing and independent readers.

Baby-Sitters' Winter Vacation

Ages 8–12 · 1989

A school trip turns chaotic with unexpected babysitting, a ghost, and a snowstorm.

Night of the Howling Hound

2013

A boy's wish turns him into the protector of undead pets. Can he help a ghostly dog find peace?

The Mount Rushmore Face That Couldn't See

Ages 8–11 · 2012

A trip to Mount Rushmore turns mysterious.

'Snot Funny!

Ages 7–9 · 2015

A sick George watches his friend compete for his dream. Will they win?

Purrmaids #9: Kitten Campout

Ages 6–9 · 2021

A school sleepover tests friendships among kitten mermaids. Can Angel find new friends and enjoy the adventure?

School Bus Trip

2024

Join Peppa on a school bus adventure to the mountains. What awaits them there?

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