Books about Family Vacations
Award winning
Vampirina at the Beach
Anne Marie Pace, Leuyen Pham, 2017
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and social skills.
Encourages overcoming fears in new situations.
Strengthens reading through engaging storytelling.
Supports emotional growth and empathy development.

Vampirina at the Beach
Anne Marie Pace, Leuyen Pham, 2017
Award winning
Summer
Patricia Whitehouse, 2002
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging exploration of summer activities and environments.
Supports understanding of seasons and natural changes.
Encourages observational skills and curiosity about nature.
Bright visuals aid in comprehension and engagement.

Summer
Patricia Whitehouse, 2002
Award winning
Beach
Brian Knapp, 1992
40 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Enhances vocabulary with beach-related terms and concepts.
Supports understanding of nature and environmental awareness.
Encourages curiosity and exploration through a beach setting.

Beach
Brian Knapp, 1992
Award winning
A Trip to the Country for Marvin & James
Elise Broach, Kelly Murphy, 2022
112 pages
Why to read
Explores friendship, patience, and adventure.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Supports language development and vocabulary building.
Ideal for engaging, shared reading sessions.

A Trip to the Country for Marvin & James
Elise Broach, Kelly Murphy, 2022
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
Mrs Jeepers Batty Vacation
Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones, John Steven Gurney, Marcia Thorton Dadey, Debbie and Jones, 1997
119 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with fun, spooky adventures.
Strengthens reading skills through captivating storytelling.
Encourages imaginative thinking and creativity.
Relatable characters foster emotional development.

Mrs Jeepers Batty Vacation
Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones, John Steven Gurney, Marcia Thorton Dadey, Debbie and Jones, 1997
Award winning
The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation
Dean Hale, Shannon Hale, Leuyen Pham, 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, Leuyen Pham, 2016
Award winning
Alice-Miranda on Vacation
Jacqueline Harvey, 2012
288 pages
Why to read
Enthralling vacation adventures spark curiosity and imagination. - Alice-Miranda teaches resilience and positive attitude. - Engages young readers in solving fun mysteries. - Encourages empathy through diverse character interactions.
