Books about Family Vacations
Award winning
The Deep End
Jeff Kinney, Drew Sheneman, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Dive into adventure with relatable family dynamics.
Encourages resilience through humor and mishaps.
Strengthens reading skills, sparks creativity.
Offers laughter, aids emotional development.

The Deep End
Jeff Kinney, Drew Sheneman, 2023
Award winning
Bad Kitty Goes on Vacation
Nick Bruel, 2020
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging storytelling with humor and adventure.
Encourages resilience and adaptability through narrative.
Strengthens reading skills with playful text and illustrations.
Suitable for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Bad Kitty Goes on Vacation
Nick Bruel, 2020
A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo
Elisabetta Dami, Geronimo Stilton, 2012
128 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story boosts curiosity and exploration.
Introduces essential values like bravery and resilience.
Captivating illustrations enhance visual learning.
Encourages literacy through engaging narrative structure.

A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo
Elisabetta Dami, Geronimo Stilton, 2012
Award winning
The House Takes a Vacation
Jacqueline Davies, 2007
34 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with a whimsical, adventurous storyline.
Encourages creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Characters model teamwork, responsibility, and adaptability.
Ideal for engaging young readers and shared family reading.

The House Takes a Vacation
Jacqueline Davies, 2007
Award winning
Bus Station Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner, 1974
128 pages
Why to read
Captivating mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Engages children with realistic, relatable characters.
Stimulates critical thinking through plot twists.
Ideal for cooperative reading sessions.

Bus Station Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner, 1974
Junie B First Grader Alohahaha!
Barbara Park, 2006
128 pages
Why to read
Captivating Hawaiian adventure enhances geographical awareness.
Junie B.'s humorous misadventures foster emotional growth.
Encourages resilience through engaging, relatable challenges.
Strengthens reading skills with vibrant storytelling.

Junie B First Grader Alohahaha!
Barbara Park, 2006
Award winning
The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation
Dean Hale, Shannon Hale, 2016
88 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure boosts problem-solving skills.
Introduces stress management through relatable storytelling.
Encourages bravery and resilience in young readers.
Strengthens reading skills with captivating narrative.

The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation
Dean Hale, Shannon Hale, 2016
Award winning
Stacey's Lie
Ann M. Martin, 1994
160 pages
Why to read
Engages children with relatable friendship and family themes.
Encourages honesty and integrity through storytelling.
Strengthens reading skills and emotional understanding.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing bonds and discussions.
