4 Kids Books about Wanderlust

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Who doesn’t want to get away every once in a while? Channel your inner wanderlust with these four great reads…

The Terrible Thing that Happened to Barnaby Brocket by John Boyne. This harrowing and fantastical tale explores a boy's odyssey back to his Australian home. Barnaby meets an amazing array of people and learns to question what is "normal." Recommended for tweens/teens.

The Travel Book: A Journey Through Every Country in the World by Lonely Planet Kids. Every single country gets its own dedicated page and a mix of photography and beautiful illustrations brings each land to life. This is the perfect travel companion for even the littlest explorer. Recommended for elementary school readers.

KeeKee's Big Adventures in London, England by Shannon Jones. Open this book to start your European adventure.  You'll love traveling with KeeKee the cat and Willamb Sheepspeare to landmarks like From Big Ben to Buckingham Palace. Recommended for toddlers & preschoolers.

Wander New York: Fitz in the City by Reese Traves. Take a jam-packed excursion through NYC. Ride the subway, visit Times Square and rise to the top of the Empire State Building.  Fitz the Fox loves the Big Apple and readers will too. Recommended for infants.