10 Books To Take Your Kids Around The World This Summer

Read these books with your kids to have a world-changing summer without leaving home.

1. One World, One Day by Barbara Kerley

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See the world in photos. For ages 4-6

2. The Golden Rule by Ilene Cooper, Illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska

Perfect for ages 8-10

3. Listening for Lions by Gloria Whelan

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Experience Kenya with your 10-12 year-olds.

4. The Journey That Saved Curious George by Louise Borden, Illustrated by Allan Drummond

Learn about the true wartime escape of Margret and H.A. Ray in France. Perfect for 8-10 year olds.

5. Archie’s War by Marcia Williams

Meet ten-year-old Archie and learn about the First World War in England. For 10-12 year olds.

6. Hush: A Thai Lullaby by Minfong Ho and Holly Meade

Learn a Thai lullaby with your 4-6 year olds.

7. The Day of Ahmed’s Secret by Florence Parry Heide & Judith Heide Gilliland, Illistrated by Ted Lewin

Travel to Egypt for an exciting day. Perfect for 6-8 year olds.

8. Blue Birds by Caroline Starr Rose

Travel from England to the New World and meet the Roanoke Tribe. Perfect for 10-12 year olds.

9. The Gold Coin by Alma Flor Ada, Illustrated by Neil Waldman

Learn about Latin America with your 6-8 year olds.

10. Fatty Legs by Christy Jordan-Fenton & Margaret Poliak-Penton

A true story from the Arctic. Perfect for 10-12 year olds.

11. Bonus! Give Your Child the World by Jamie C. Martin

Get even more book recommendations from around the globe in Give Your Child the World. Features curated reading lists by geographical area and age range.

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