It’s time to hit the road! As your family sets off on summer adventures, whether near or far, don’t forget to bring one of these fun books as a traveling companion.
YOUTH
Little ones will enjoy these picture books about spending time with family, whether at home or on the road!
The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant
There’s so much to do and so much fun to have when distant relatives come from far away! Yet what will we do when they have to go home?
Are We There Yet? by Nina Laden
This family journey gets increasingly whimsical each time the child asks, “Are we there yet?”
Beginning readers can ride along and write along with Parker in this cute book!
Your Friend, Parker by Parker Curry
Parker writes letters to her pen-pal at home while her family explores the USA on a wild road trip in this beautiful beginning reader!
Vacation hijinks abound in these chapter books!
Poppy The Pirate Dog by Liz Kessler
Poppy the Dalmatian heads out to join a pirate crew. The only problem is—no pirates! Join Poppy (and her people) for ocean shenanigans and nautical adventures as they vacation by the ocean in this early chapter book!
The Bolds on Vacation by Julian Clary
The Bolds are headed to the seaside for a family vacation. Sounds normal, right? But nothing is normal when you are a family of hyenas pretending to be a family of humans. When Bobby Bold breaks his leg, what’s the family to do? Take him to the hospital or the vet? Then, Bobby disappears! Can this family of hyenas rescue Bobby and save their vacation without giving away their disguise?
Pass the time on a long drive with these silly jokes that the whole family can enjoy!
Laugh-Out-Loud Road Trip Jokes for Kids by Rob Elliott
What better way to while away the time on a long trip than trading jokes with loved ones? This fun, travel-themed joke collection will drive you bonkers!
TEENS AND TWEENS
Keep your teens occupied this summer, at home or on the road, with a good book!
Sunkissed by Kasie West
Betrayed by her best friend and dragged off to a remote family camp, 17-year-old Avery’s dreams of a perfect summer seem over until she meets Brooks, and a whirlwind romance almost sweeps her away.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney
The Heffley family road trip starts off full of promise and then quickly takes several wrong turns, with everything from a fender bender to crazed seagulls. But even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure.
Breathing Underwater by Sarah Allen
During a road trip, 13-year-old Olivia, a budding photographer, tries to recreate a treasure hunt she once shared with her 16-year-old sister, Ruth, while watching for signs that Ruth’s depression is back.
The Road to Wherever by John Ed Bradley
With his father absent and his mother working, 11-year-old Henry “June” Ball must spend the summer on the road with his cousins, the “Ford men,” who repair old cars.
