Best Books for Road Trips

Audiobook alternatives, backseat reads, and stories absorbing enough to survive hours on the highway. These books are the ones families come back from road trips still talking about.

42,709 books

Vellian Heroes #1

Funny Fruit

Grant T. Reed, Gary C. Reed

For the parent of a picky eater who needs a playful, low-pressure way to explore the produce aisle through silliness and

Ages 2–6

365 Bedtime Stories

Alice Sankey

For the child who needs a predictable end of day routine: these very short stories provide a gentle, rhythmic transition

Ages 3–8

The Cat and the Fiddle: A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes

Jackie Morris

For parents seeking to introduce their little ones to the magic of language through timeless verses and breathtaking, dr

Ages 0–6

Canticos

Little Mice / Ratoncitos

Susie Jaramillo

For the baby or toddler who loves music and movement. This interactive counting rhyme helps little ones discover numbers

Ages 0–3

Blue Kangaroo #2

Where Are You, Blue Kangaroo?

Emma Chichester Clark

For the curious toddler who loves a good game of hide and seek, this tactile board book uses soft felt flaps to turn rea

Ages 0–3

Frog in the Hospital

Deanna S. Kizis

For the little one facing their first big hospital stay. This comforting story walks through the scary unknowns of medic

Ages 3–7

Before We Stood Tall: From Small Seed to Mighty Tree

Jessica Kulekjian

For the child who marvels at the giants of the forest and wonders where they came from. A lyrical look at how a mighty t

Ages 4–8

Betty J. Byers' Children's Stories

Short Stories for Children

Betty J. Byers

For the child exploring the world through imagination and everyday wonders. This collection offers gentle lessons on kin

Ages 4–8

Maya Papaya: rhymes with reason

Karla Jean Kehler

For the child who loves the outdoors and is learning how to dress for the day. A rhythmic guide to understanding seasons

Ages 2–6

The Day of the Dead / El día de los muertos

Bob Barner

For children curious about how different cultures honor their ancestors, this bright bilingual book explores the joyous

Ages 4–8

Big Fat Notebooks

Everything You Need to Ace World History in One Big Fat Notebook

Ximena Vengoechea

For the student who feels overwhelmed by history textbooks and needs a visual, organized way to master dates, civilizati

Ages 11–14

Miss Bindergarten

Miss Bindergarten and the Secret Bag

Joseph Slate

For the child who loves a good mystery and enjoys guessing what's coming next during circle time.

Ages 3–6

A Horse's Tale: Ten Adventures in 100 Years

Nancy Luenn

For the child who wonders about the secrets hidden in old objects or how life has changed for families over the last cen

Ages 8–12

A is for Ackee

Nikko M. Fungchung

For parents wanting to share their Caribbean heritage or introduce toddlers to a colorful world of tropical fruits, vibr

Ages 0–3

Click, Clack, Moo

Click, Clack, Quack to School!

Doreen Cronin

For the child feeling nervous about following strict school rules, this silly farmyard adventure shows that classrooms a

Ages 4–8

Chris Raschka's Tiny Books

Whaley Whale

Chris Raschka

For the curious toddler discovering their own movements and features. This playful book uses rhythmic language to explor

Ages 0–3

The Cosmic Ballet: A Solar Eclipse Adventure

Gel See

For the child who feels small in a big universe and wants to understand the magic of how planets and stars move together

Ages 4–9

Animals Don't Wear Pajamas: A Book About Sleeping

Eve B. Feldman

For the curious child who resists their nightly routine, this gentle science book explores how different creatures sleep

Ages 4–8

I Feel Better with a Frog in My Throat: History's Strangest Cures

Carlyn Beccia

For the child who loves the icky and the odd, this guide explores history's most bizarre medical cures through a fun 'Fa

Ages 8–12

Wow! #1

Wow! School!

Robert Neubecker

For the preschooler or kindergartner feeling nervous about their first day. This vibrant book replaces school-day jitter

Ages 3–6

Patalosh #1

Patalosh: The Time Travelers

Z. Altug

For the child who loves imagining what's behind hidden doors, this adventure explores how siblings can rely on each othe

Ages 8–12

Lalibella the Ladybug

Lalibella the Ladybug Paints her World

Kia Janeen Smith

For the child who loves to doodle or the one who needs a spark of confidence to show their unique colors to the world.

Ages 3–7

All My Friends Are Planets: The Story of Pluto

Alisha Vimawala

For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in with the group. A sweet, cosmic look at how changing labels doesn't

Ages 4–8

Jackson's Diary #1

Cow Trumps and Sheep Burps

Dawn Burdett

For the child who loves toilet humor but is starting to ask big questions about the planet and how we can protect our en

Ages 5–9