20 of Our Favorite Kids’ Books About Camping
1. “A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee” by Chris Van Dusen: Join Mr. Magee and his dog as they embark on a camping adventure filled with fun and mishaps.
2. “Scaredy Squirrel Goes Camping” by Mélanie Watt: Scaredy Squirrel faces his fear of camping in this humorous and relatable story.
3. “Camping Day!” by Patricia Lakin: Follow a group of friends as they have an exciting camping day, exploring nature and having fun.
4. “Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping” by Peggy Parish: Amelia Bedelia’s misunderstandings lead to hilarious camping mishaps in this classic story.
5. “Curious George Goes Camping” by Margaret and H.A. Rey: Join Curious George as he explores the great outdoors on a camping trip.
6. “S Is for S’Mores: A Camping Alphabet” by Helen Foster James: Learn about camping through the alphabet, from A to Z, in this educational and engaging book.
7. “Berenstain Bears Go Camping” by Stan and Jan Berenstain: The Berenstain Bear family goes camping and learns important lessons about nature and responsibility.
8. “The Camping Trip That Changed America: Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir, and Our National Parks” by Barb Rosenstock: Discover the story of how Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir’s camping trip led to the creation of national parks.
9. “Camp Rex” by Molly Idle: A group of dinosaurs goes on a camping trip, showcasing the importance of teamwork and friendship.
10. “Camping Spots” by Ken Robbins: Learn about different camping spots around the world, from forests to deserts to mountains.
11. “The Camping Trip” by Gary Paulsen: Follow the journey of four boys on a camping trip that tests their friendship and survival skills.
12. “Froggy Goes Camping” by Jonathan London: Join Froggy as he goes camping with his dad and experiences exciting outdoor adventures.
13. “A Camping Trip with Turkey” by David Friend: Turkey’s camping trip takes an unexpected turn in this silly and entertaining story.
14. “Duck Tents” by Lynne Berry: Ducks set up their own camping tents in this adorable and imaginative picture book.
15. “Camping Out” by Philip Dunning: Experience the joys of camping in the wilderness through this beautifully illustrated book.
16. “Camping Catastrophe!” by Abby Klein: Freddy and his friends go on a camping trip filled with funny mishaps and surprising discoveries.
17. “Pip and Posy: The Camping Adventure” by Axel Scheffler: Follow Pip and Posy on their camping adventure, learning about friendship and problem-solving along the way.
18. “Good Night, Campsite: A Children’s Book on Camping Featuring RVs, Travel Trailers, Fifth-Wheels, Pop-UPs and Other Camper Options” by Loretta Sponsler: This informative book introduces kids to different types of camping rigs and is perfect for little campers.
19. “Cam Jansen and the First Day of School Mystery” by David A. Adler: Cam Jansen and her friends go on a camping trip that turns into a mystery-solving adventure.
20. “Camping” by Alison Hawes: Learn about the essential camping gear and activities in this interactive book.
These books will inspire young readers to explore the outdoors and spark their imagination. Happy camping and reading!