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Oh my. Have you heard of Epic!? It’s an eBook service that focuses on kids books. There are over 20,000 books currently available in the database. And when they say there’s a lot of books in Epic! eBook subscription database, they were not kidding. I recently signed up and, long story, short, love it. I … Read More about Epic! | A review of the eBook subscription service<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Recognizing an Eric Carle book is easy. Many of them have the same characteristics: a white background, a bright image or two using just a few colors on each page, a nice dark black font with a few words. All distractions are taken away so that the focus can be on what the focus should … Read More about Visiting the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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As we gear up for November, I want to give readers a chance to think about the books they may be interested in reading with their kids in the coming month. If the question is, what should I read next?, at Kids Travel Books we ask it a little differently. Where should we read next? … Read More about November National Days<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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As my family prepares for a summer of, slightly, intense travel, I have travel journals on my mind. Due to space and financial limitations, I’m going to attempt to keep it as easy as possible. I’m also attempting to provide my kids, who are now 5 and 7, with the most creative expression opportunities that … Read More about What’s in my kids’ summer travel journal kit?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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There’s a shift that happens when kids learn to read. They go from learning to read, to reading to learn. (This is actually a whole big thing at the Center for Public Education.) This series, the Living In… series, sits in that shift. It’s a series for kids who are learning to read that can … Read More about Living In…: Series Review<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Bye, Bye, Motabhai\u00a0is the first in a series about Pavan the camel. Pavan is Motabhai’s camel. They live in Ahmedabad, India. Life in Ahmedabad, especially for a camel, is tough. Pavan dreams of other places. He wants to escape Motabhai and move to Dubai. He gets the opportunity when Motabhai volunteers him to transfer some … Read More about Bye, Bye, Motabai | Book Review<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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As a person who writes about books and place it does not get much better than Make Way for Ducklings. It’s a much-loved book about some ducks who are trying to find a home in Boston – so it has all the fixings for a book about a place. And it’s so well-loved that there’s … Read More about Boston, Make Way for Ducklings – the book, Make Way for Ducklings – the Statue<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Love books? Love other cultures? Love combining the two? Me, too! That’s why I’m such a fan of this Iceland tradition of books on Christmas Eve. And for families, this can be a fun way to fill bookshelves – check out Jolabokaflod for kids tips. What does Jolabokaflod mean? Jolabokaflod translates to Yule Book Flood. … Read More about Jolabokaflod for kids: Bring some Icelandic Christmas tradition home this year<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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I’ve been following the Instagram account for Books are Magic for a while. I don’t remember how I first discovered it, but I’m glad I did. Books are Magic is a bookstore in Brooklyn. It\u00a0opened in 2017. The owner of the shop wrote one of my favorite reads of the summer of 2018 (a good … Read More about Bookstore Love: Books are Magic, Brooklyn, NY<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Hi! It’s been a while. Between a cross-country move, a faulty computer, a new home, and everything – I’ve fallen behind on updating here. While it’ll be a few more weeks until I can update more regularly, I wanted to share with you some of the kid’s book recommendations I’ve received this year. So, without … Read More about See the world with Kid’s Books<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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If there’s one travel book I would wish for every kid out there – it’s their own travel journal filled with their travel experiences, thoughts, and opinions. The Cambodia Kids! travel journals are that and more. What are they? They are a series of two guides separated by age group. For kids ages 4-6, there’s … Read More about Cambodia Kids! | A book review<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Hershey’s Chocolate is my FAVORITE. It tastes like home to me. I’ve lived and visited many other countries, tried all their chocolate, but nothing compares. (Although, Lindt will do in a pinch – especially the red-wrapped ones.) Lucky for me, we’ve discovered a nice little stopping point for our journeys north from North Carolina. And … Read More about Visiting Hershey Chocolate World – and Children’s books about Hershey, Pennsylvania<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Brazil is THE destination to learn about this summer. For the many of us who aren’t heading over there – I have good news. Along with the plenty of books in our directory, there are several subscription boxes available that offer a nice, at-home, Brazil experience. And as you know, I love a good travel-themed … Read More about Three subscription boxes for learning about Brazil<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Botswana. As I mentioned previously, I don’t really know too much about Botswana. My knowledge now, a few weeks focusing on the country, has grown. Little by little. In order to bridge my\u00a0knowledge gap, I contacted an author living in Botswana, Lauri Kubuitsile. She blogs at Thoughts from Botswana. Ms. Kubuitsile has\u00a0lived there since the … Read More about An interview with author Lauri Kubuitsile – an insiders look at Botswana<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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I have a great appreciation for the Japanese culture. Some of my earliest concrete memories were from my childhood in Okinawa. As I mentioned last week,\u00a0Japan has always been a part of my life. I’m glad to take the time to learn about Japan. For me – kids learning about Japan is a natural fit. … Read More about Let’s learn about Japan<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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After looking through so many books for this website, there are some books that float to the top when I consider the idea of the best travel books for kids. So, I wanted to take a moment to separate those for you. Below you’ll find information about the children’s books about travel. For this list … Read More about The Expert Speaks: the Best Travel Books for Kids<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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We’ve subscribed to Little Passports for a while, ever since I reviewed the book Max, Mia, and Toby’s Adventures Around the World over the summer. I love travel-themed subscription boxes for kids. I’ve finally collected 6 months worth of items and thought – what a good time to do a Little Passports review. This is … Read More about Little Passports Review: World Explorers Subscription Service<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Pack ‘n Go girl, Izzy Bennett, just docked in the lagoon at Barra de Navidad in Mexico. But it’s not the fun in the sun vacation she was hoping for. First of all, it’s not busy. And it should be. She wonders what’s going on. Her family arrives to learn that most visitors are avoiding … Read More about Mystery of the Thief in the Night | A book review<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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I’m taking my kids to one of my favorite places this summer. New York City.\u00a0It will be their first visit.   Though we’ll read many books set in New York in the coming months, the first book I picked to read was Rabs and Ted and the Big Apple: Our Adventure in New York. A … Read More about Rabs and Ted and the Big Apple: Our Adventure in New York | Book Review<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Gannon and Wyatt’s latest adventure takes them to the tropical islands of Hawaii. However, we immediately learn that Hawaii is not just sunshine and surf.\u00a0Surprised? So was I. Starting off in snowy Hawaii made me put aside all preconceptions, and get into the story. First off, who are Gannon and Wyatt? About the Travels with … Read More about Travels with Gannon & Wyatt: Hawaii | A book review<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Today I have a guest post from my friend, Lisa, who writes at Knocked Up Abroad. She shared with me a new book that’s launching a fundraising campaign on IndieGoGo. The idea of the book and the campaign\u00a0seemed interesting to me and to the KidsTravelBooks audience that I had to share. I’ll let Lisa tell … Read More about Two-time Nobel Laureate, Marie Curie, is inspiring children worldwide<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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As I’ve mentioned several times, I can not do a month focused on Japan without giving special attention to Okinawa. And it’s very important that I look at Children’s books set in Okinawa. Let’s take a look at this specific part of Japan for kids. My dad was military and I lived there for three … Read More about Children’s books set in Okinawa<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Yesterday I reviewed the Molly and the Magic Suitcase book, Molly Goes to Shanghai. \u00a0As you may remember, I’ve visited Shanghai in the past and it is one of my favorite cities. Today I’m reviewing the book Molly Goes to Sydney. My experience with Sydney is not as extensive as mine with Shanghai. I’ve never … Read More about Molly Goes to Sydney | A Book Review<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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The world moves faster than my fingers. I add a new book to our Global Bookshelf at least once a day but find so many that I have to put on the backburner until I have time. So what’s a person who wants to share these books with the world to do? Welcome to my … Read More about Children’s travel book finds: September 2019<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Today I have a guest post from Ashley from the website, See Ash.\u00a0 She shares with us photos of the kid’s area of the Eugene Public Library and tells us why it’s a fun place to visit with kids.\u00a0 \u00a0 With its friendly staff, wide variety of programming, and indoor and outdoor play areas, the … Read More about Library Love: Eugene Public Library<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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I even read picture dictionaries to my kids. Not English ones anymore, but foreign languages. Typically I stick with German because they know German and I studied it. So, I know how to pronounce it. However, there’s one\u00a0exception. Tokyo Friends. It doesn’t advertise itself as solely a picture dictionary, and that’s because it’s not. Really. … Read More about Tokyo Friends | Book Review<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Today I have a guest post by Andrew of The Adventurous Mailbox. The Adventurous Mailbox provides subscribers with stories from their main character’s travels around the world. I asked Andrew to share with our readers his passion for kid travel. So, today he delves into some of his\u00a0thoughts on the benefits of travel and a … Read More about The Benefit of World Travel for Kids<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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If you spend any amount of time in family travel forums you’ll come across someone’s post gushing over the “A Walk in…” series. People love it.\u00a0 Moms love it. Moms who travel love it. And their kids love it.\u00a0 I had to see what it was all about so on a trip to the library … Read More about A Walk in London, A Book Review<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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How much does place influence our life? For Dr. Seuss, maybe a lot. Over the summer I visited Springfield, Massachusetts. This city was home to Ted Geisel. In Springfield I discovered the book The Boy on Fairfield Street: How Ted Geisel Grew up to Become Dr. Seuss. *Please note: My father grew up near Springfield … Read More about Visiting Dr. Seuss’s Springfield, Massachusetts<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Stonehenge. Two years ago I took a trip to the UK and included a day trip to Stonehenge. When I told people about this trip, they almost always had a response of their experience. Either they’ve been to Stonehenge, know someone who’s been to Stonehenge, or heard about it some other way. And then they’d … Read More about Getting close to the stones at Stonehenge<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>","max_pages":4}