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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1992
Dinosaurs Before Dark
Two siblings travel through time to the age of the dinosaurs
68 pages· 4,717 words· Est. 53 min read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 49,767 ratings
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Books About Travel · 1,700 titles considered
The Best Travel Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about travel? 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 Travel
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$2849
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2007
The Invention of Hugo Cabret
A hidden life in a Paris station unravels with a cryptic message.
Caldecott Medal (2008)The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2007)
533 pages· 24,938 words· Est. 3 hour read
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 191,208 ratings
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018
The Nebula Secret
By Trudi Trueit · Book #1 in the Explorer Academy series
A young explorer uncovers a family secret that threatens his future at an elite academy.
216 pages· 52,975 words· Est. 6 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,150 ratings
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018
The Story Collector
A library prank spirals into a quest to uncover a ghost and a missing stamp collection.
272 pages· 39,626 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,139 ratings
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$1498
Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1958
A Bear Called Paddington
A bear from Peru turns a family's life upside down with his whimsical adventures.
174 pages· 23,962 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 87,964 ratings
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011
Safari, So Good!
By Bonnie Worth, Aristides Ruiz (Illustrator), Joe Mathieu (Illustrator) · The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series
Join a safari adventure to uncover wild animal secrets with the Cat in the Hat.
48 pages· 1,174 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 169 ratings
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2000
Because of Winn-Dixie
A young girl navigates a new town and a new life with the help of a stray dog she adopts.
192 pages· 22,105 words· Est. 3 hour read
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 284,715 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2017
The Beginning
By M.J. Thomas · Book #1 in the The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series
Siblings must solve a scroll's mystery or risk being trapped in biblical history forever.
112 pages· 11,369 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,145 ratings
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019
The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise
By Dan Gemeinhart · Book #1 in the Coyote Sunrise series
A girl schemes to return home, uncovering secrets and friendships on a cross-country journey.
352 pages· 82,710 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 33,536 ratings
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017
The Someday Birds
By Sally J. Pla, Julie McLaughlin (Illustrator)
A boy's cross-country journey to spot birds may heal his fractured family.
327 pages· 62,765 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,262 ratings
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Travel Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about travel for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$799
This Little Explorer
Ages 3–5 · 2016
Discover the world's greatest explorers in a vibrant journey for young adventurers.
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$799
Going
Ages 2–5 · 2019
A little bear explores the world, from school to space, always on the move.
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$899
How Do You Say I Love You?
Ages 1–4 · 2017
Discover 'I love you' in ten languages, uniting hearts worldwide.
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$899
Jane Foster's London
Ages 0–3 · 2017
Explore London's iconic sights through vibrant illustrations in this engaging board book.
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$699
Hello, World!
Ages 3–5 · 2011
Explore the world by learning to say 'Hello' in 10 languages.
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$899
Landmarks
Ages 0–3 · 2017
Explore world monuments through touch in this tactile learning adventure.
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$1199
All Aboard! Washington D.C.
Ages 0–3 · 2016
Embark on a train journey exploring iconic landmarks around the world.
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$1199
All Aboard! National Parks
Ages 0–3 · 2016
Embark on a train journey exploring cities and wildlife with your little one.
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$699
Hopper and Wilson
Ages 3–5 · 2011
Two friends sail to the world's end, discovering home is where the heart is.
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$995
Good Night New York City
Ages 0–3 · 2006
Explore New York City through a child's eyes, from iconic landmarks to hidden gems.
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$799
Paris
Ages 0–3 · 2015
Discover shapes hidden in Paris's iconic landmarks.
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$799
San Francisco
Ages 0–3 · 2015
Count vibrant sights in San Francisco's iconic landmarks.
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Travel Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about travel for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$799
Casey Back at Bat
Ages 4–8 · 2007
A failed sports hero gets a second chance to redeem himself. Can he succeed?
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$1899
Wherever You Go
Ages 3–6 · 2015
Embark on a journey with friends to discover magical worlds beyond your doorstep.
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$3799
Maps
Ages 7–10 · 2012
Explore the world's wonders through beautifully illustrated maps.
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$1699
Off & Away
Ages 4–7 · 2018
Jo must conquer her fear of the sea to deliver mail and discover new adventures.
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$1999
L Is for London
Ages 4–8 · 2018
Explore London's iconic sights from A to Z with hidden surprises.
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$1899
A House That Once Was
Ages 3–6 · 2018
Two children explore an abandoned house, uncovering its mysterious past.
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$999
London
Ages 4–8 · 2017
Discover London's iconic sights through charming illustrations and playful text.
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$2199
How I Learned Geography
Ages 4–7 · 2008
A boy discovers a map's power to nourish his imagination beyond hunger.
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$1899
Everything & Everywhere
Ages 5–8 · 2018
Embark on a global adventure uncovering unique surprises in cities worldwide.
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$1799
Big Papa and the Time Machine
Ages 4–8 · 2020
A boy and his grandpa journey through time to discover the essence of bravery.
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$1299
Spider-Man Swings Through Europe!
Ages 3–5 · 2019
Spider-Man's European vacation turns into an unexpected adventure. What surprises await him abroad?
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$1899
Madame Badobedah
Ages 5–8 · 2020
A young girl suspects a mysterious hotel guest is a supervillain. Is she right, or is there more to the story?
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Travel Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about travel for developing and independent readers.
Graphic Nov.
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$1099
Bird & Squirrel on the Run
Ages 7–10 · 2012
A bird and a squirrel embark on a journey to the south, facing various obstacles and challenges along the way.
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$499
I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912
Ages 8–11 · 2010
A young boy struggles to survive on the Dakota prairie during a severe blizzard
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$1899
My Diary from the Edge of the World
Ages 8–12 · 2015
A girl races to save her brother from a mysterious threat in a world of mythical creatures.
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$799
Voyage with the Vikings
Ages 7–10 · 2011
Two cousins travel back in time to the Viking era and meet Erik the Red and his son Leif Eriksson.
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$899
Danny the Champion of the World
Ages 7–11 · 1959
A group of teenagers discover a hidden world of magic.
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$899
Honus & Me
Ages 8–12 · 1997
A boy discovers a baseball card that lets him time travel to meet legendary players.
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$999
See You in the Cosmos
Ages 10–14 · 2017
A boy's quest to launch his iPod into space uncovers family secrets.
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$699
Christmas in Camelot
Ages 7–9 · 2001
Two siblings travel back in time to Camelot to retrieve a magical water that will save the kingdom from a terrible curse
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$799
The Devil's Arithmetic
Ages 10–15 · 1988
A girl is transported to the past, facing horrors only she foresees.
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$1099
Just One Day
Ages 14–18 · 2013
A spontaneous trip to Paris changes everything in just one day.
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$999
Walk Two Moons
Ages 10–14 · 1994
A girl's journey reveals secrets and a quest to find her missing mother.
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$1699
Lalani of the Distant Sea
Ages 8–12 · 2019
A girl braves a perilous sea quest to save her mother and her future.
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