4 Kids Books Celebrating Adventure

Grab your map, your sword and your sense of adventure! This week we’re journeying through the forest, a basketball court, Ancient times and aboard a ship.

The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming. Why is the forest changing? Did a thief take the leaves? Squirrel and Bird face the ever-changing forest in this autumn-themed adventure. Recommended for infants.

Gladys the Magic Chicken by Adam Rubin. Is Gladys really magic? Or just a regular chicken? Readers will giggle at Gladys, the Shepherd Boy, the Fearsome Pirate and the Brave Swordsman's wild adventures in ancient times. Recommended for toddlers.

Big Shot Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney. Readers love Greg Heffley's adventures in this best-selling series. In book 16, Greg tries to play basketball and lands a spot on the worst team. Can he make the shot? Will he learn the rules of the game? Recommended for elementary schoolers.

Clarice the Brave by Lisa McMann. Mutiny forces Clarice the mouse onto a small, leaky boat. She and her brother will need to become bold if they are to survive this adventure. A great book about sibling love and bravery. Recommended for tweens.