Celebrating Books on the Go for International Children's Book Day

Today is International Children’s Book Day!  Children’s literature is a vital part of a child’s well-rounded development.  It provides a young child with an opportunity to engage with written word and artistic illustrations, builds empathy and emotional intelligence, expands their horizons for multicultural and multiethnic experiences, and helps foster creativity and imagination!  Picture books help increase reading comprehension, improve language and communication skills, and engage with life lessons in an accessible way. Check out our suggestions on today’s blog for some great kid friendly reads to keep your kids occupied this spring break and all summer long. And as always, feel free to leave your own recommendations in the comments on our social media!

Providing regular opportunities to engage with books through read-alouds and independent reading will improve your child’s cognitive skills and educational abilities in all fields.  They’re a vital part of early childhood education through elementary school as well as middle grade and adolescent development.

Today we’re going to share some of our picks for great books to take with you on your next trip.  If purchasing books isn’t within your budget, many of these titles are available at your local community library, and you may even be eligible for a “vacation loan” which is a special extended period of time for borrowing without late fees.  And if you prefer to travel light, there are also several free book-lending apps with licenses through your local library so you can check out a digital book or audiobook at no cost to you!  Just ask your local librarian what service they use, and they’ll point you in the right direction.  

Our Picks for Recommended Reading for Kids of All Ages

Whether you’re on a staycation, road trip, or vacation to just about anywhere, books can be a godsend when it comes to entertaining your kiddos.  Keep your eyes on the road ahead of you while your kiddos keep their eyes on the page!  You can grab your own copy of these in eBook, Hardcover, Paperback, or you can stop by your local library to pick up a copy on a vacation loan!  In addition, there’s also a lot of readaloud versions of these books on sites like YouTube, and even audiobooks through services like Audible!  It’s a great way to change up your boredom busters instead of the typical phone or tablet games!

• Pete the Cat’s Train Trip by James Dean

• Pete the Cat’s Family Road Trip by James Dean

• Road Trip by Roger Eschbacher

• La Rue Across America: Postcard from the Vacation by Mark Teague

• Just One More by Wendi Silvano

• A Ticket Around the World by Natalia Diaz and Melissa Owns

• C for Camping by Greg Paprock

• Duck Duck Moose by Dave Horowitz

• Across the Bay by Carlos Aponte

• The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family

• Coqui in the City by Nomar Perez

• Where are You From? by Yamile Saied Mendez

• My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero

• Milo Imagines the World by Matt de la Pena

• Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena

• Saturday by Oge Mora

• My Two Border Towns by David Bowles

• Just One More by Wendi Silvano

• My Car Trip by Sindy McKay

• Olivia Takes a Trip by Elli O’Ryan

• Barfing in the Backseat #12: How I survived My Family Road Trip

• Travels with My Family by Marie-Louise Gay and David Homel

• Sisters by Raina Telgemeier

• The Cottage on Sunshine Beach by Holly Martin

• The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther

• Open Road Summer by Emery Lord

• This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki

• People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

• Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk

• Lunch Lady and the Summer Camp Shakedown by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

• Camp Babymouse by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm

• Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Stuart Little by Peggy Gifford and Valorie Fisher

• Summer Reading is Killing Me by Jon Scieszka

• Rating Your Bunkmates and Other Camp Crimes by Jennifer Orr

• Be Prepared by Vera Brosgol