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Travel & Exploration Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Travel & Exploration

625 books about travel & exploration

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Middle Grade Young Adult Graphic Novels

Cover of I Love Paris!

Dork Diaries #15

Rachel Renee Russell

For the child navigating the highs and lows of social life, this diary-style journey to Paris offers a relatable look at

Cover of Aunt Jane's Nieces

Aunt Jane's Nieces #1

Aunt Jane's Nieces

L. Frank Baum

For the young reader who loves stories of travel and helping others, this classic tale follows three cousins who take a

Ages 9–14

Cover of School Trip

For the child navigating complex friendship groups while finding their own voice, this story follows a school trip to Pa

Cover of Bridesmaid Blitz

Ask Amy Green #3

Bridesmaid Blitz

For the teen feeling overlooked during big family changes, this Parisian adventure explores navigating new siblings, par

Cover of Wayward Son

For the teen who feels lost even after achieving their biggest goals. This magical road trip explores what happens when

Cover of The Red Scrolls of Magic

The Eldest Curses #1

The Red Scrolls of Magic

Cassandra Clare, Wesley Chu

For the teen navigating the excitement and nerves of a first serious relationship while trying to balance their own iden

Cover of Zane's Trace

For the teen feeling overwhelmed by guilt and loss, this surreal road trip in verse explores identity and finding reason

Cover of Fat Angie: Rebel Girl Revolution

Fat Angie: Rebel Girl Revolution

e.E. Charlton-Trujillo

For the teenager navigating the heavy intersection of grief, body image, and bullying, this story follows a road trip to

Cover of Never Say Genius

The Genius Files #2

Never Say Genius

For the child who loves weird facts and high-stakes puzzles, this wild road trip makes learning about American landmarks

Cover of Tales from a Not-So-Posh Paris Adventure

Dork Diaries #15

Tales from a Not-So-Posh Paris Adventure

Rachel Renée Russell

For the middle schooler navigating social blunders and the stress of big plans gone wrong, this diary-style adventure tu

Cover of The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams

The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams

For the child who wonders if they can ever find a true home while navigating a world full of untrustworthy adults and hi

Cover of What a Desi Girl Wants

What a Desi Girl Wants

For the teenager navigating the ache of an estranged parent, this story explores finding one's own voice and heart while

Cover of The Lost Book of the White

The Eldest Curses #2

The Lost Book of the White

Cassandra Clare, Wesley Chu

For teens exploring how to balance high stakes responsibilities with personal identity and modern family life, even when

Cover of Heartstopper: Volume 3

Heartstopper #3

Heartstopper: Volume 3

For the teen navigating the sweetness and stress of a first relationship while deciding how and when to share their quee

Cover of Five Survive

For the teen who loves high-stakes puzzles and needs to see that even deeply buried secrets can be faced with courage.

Cover of The Secret Commonwealth

The Book of Dust #2

The Secret Commonwealth

For the older teen navigating the transition into adulthood and questioning long-held beliefs while facing a complex, ch

Cover of The Hunter's Moon

The Chronicles of Faerie #1

The Hunter's Moon

For the teen who feels a pull toward the mystical or the cousin-pair who are more like sisters, this Irish adventure bal

Cover of Bloomability

For the child feeling adrift or overwhelmed by a big move, Dinnie's journey to a Swiss boarding school shows how new beg

Cover of Summer Secrets

Ask Amy Green #2

For the teen navigating complex family dynamics and the discovery that adults have secrets too. This lighthearted story

Cover of All We Know of Love

All We Know of Love

Nora Raleigh Baskin

For the teenager grappling with the 'why' of a parent's departure, this sensitive story explores the ache of abandonment

Cover of Protogenesis

Protogena Chronicles #1

For the teenager grappling with the sudden loss of a parent and the feeling that the adults around them aren't telling t

Cover of London

Horrible Histories: Gruesome Guides #1

For the child who loves the weird and wonderful, this guide uncovers London's darkest secrets with a heavy dose of humor

Cover of Clean Getaway

For the child curious about family secrets and the hidden histories of the American South. This road trip adventure expl

Cover of Ship Out of Luck

Antsy Bonano #3

Ship Out of Luck

Neal Shusterman

For the teen navigating the messy space between following the rules and following their heart when they see someone in t

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