Tiny Hands, Big Adventures

Storybooks That Spark Wanderlust in the Littlest Travelers.

Travel isn’t just for adults.
Children feel wonder in deeper ways with every strange bird, every new word, every page in a book that shows them the world.

Before they ever board a plane or pack a bag, there’s a way to awaken adventure in them: through stories.

This reading list is for the tiny explorers. the ones who ask questions about the stars, the oceans, and the kids who live across the sea.
Because the best kind of wanderlust? Starts with a storybook.

What Makes These Books Special?

These aren’t just fun books. They’re:
    • Globally inspired: Cultures, countries, and real-life settings
    • Visually rich: Illustrated to grip young attention
    • Emotionally warm: They inspire kindness, curiosity, and courage
    • Age-appropriate: Easy to follow, but never shallow

Whether you’re traveling as a family or teaching your kids to dream beyond their street, these stories are perfect for bedtime, airports, classrooms or rainy afternoons at home.

5 Travel-Inspired Books Kids Will Love

1. Maps – by Aleksandra & Daniel Mizieliński

 Age: 6–10
This oversized book is filled with illustrated maps from across the globe, each showing unique foods, animals, landmarks, and traditions.

Why it works: Kids feel like they’re exploring real places — without even noticing they’re learning.

2. The Snail and the Whale – by Julia Donaldson

 Age: 3–7
A tiny snail wants to see the world. So she hitches a ride on the tail of a giant whale — and off they go.

Why it works: Simple rhymes, big emotions, and a gentle reminder that small things can go far.

3. Atlas Obscura: Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid

Age: 8–12
From glowworm caves in New Zealand to firefly festivals in Japan — this real-life travel book makes the world feel magical.

Why it works: Turns geography into a treasure hunt. Every fact feels like a secret.

4. Around the World in 80 Days – Children’s Edition

 Age: 8–12
This classic by Jules Verne is retold for kids — packed with speed, suspense, and strange cities.

Why it works: A timeless story that shows travel is about discovery, not just distance.

5. This Is How We Do It – by Matt Lamothe

 Age: 5–9
Follow seven real kids from around the world and learn what they eat for breakfast, how they go to school, and what games they play.

Why it works: It builds empathy. And makes kids curious about life beyond their own.

How to Use These Books
    •    Take one on your next family trip
    •    Use them as bedtime story starters
    •    Build a global reading corner at home
    •    Start a “passport book club” with friends

They’re more than entertainment, they’re a way to raise kids who are kind, open, and endlessly curious

Before they grow up and chase flights, give them stories that plant wings in their minds.

Because tiny hands can hold big adventures.
And some of the best journeys begin with turning a page.

Know a parent or teacher raising a little explorer?
 Share this list with them or drop your child’s favorite travel-themed book in the comments we’d love to grow the list!