Families who loved My Tour of Europe: By Teddy Roosevelt, Age 10 by Ellen Jackson often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is starting to express a sense of adventure or when they feel discouraged by their own physical limitations. It is an ideal pick for children who love to collect treasures, keep journals, or ask 'why' about everything they see. This book provides a charming, primary-source look at the 1869 European tour of a young Theodore Roosevelt, long before he was a president. It captures his youthful voice, his obsession with taxidermy and science, and his relatable complaints about long travels. Through his diary entries, children see how a curious, asthmatic boy grew his confidence and world perspective through exploration. It is a wonderful tool for teaching that even 'great' historical figures were once quirky kids who got homesick and made spelling mistakes.
