The United States is full of incredible sights and landmarks. During this time of the pandemic, we are unable to travel the country and see all of these amazing things, so instead we are celebrating them through stories. Today I’m sharing a list of new children’s books about the US to help you explore with your kids too!

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All Aboard! Great Lakes

Written by Kevin and Haily Meyers and illustrated by Haily Meyers

This board book takes the reader on a trip around the Great Lakes, exploring some of the interesting places on the shores and in the depths of the lakes. The simple text highlights some of the fun things that families can do to enjoy the Lakes, and the illustrations feature a diverse cast enjoying the many seasons experienced around the Great Lakes. The back of the book also includes a map of the Lakes and the different cities highlighted in the book, as well as a key of images hidden throughout the illustrations in the book.

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Lulu & Rocky in Nashville

Written by Barbara Joosse and illustrated by Renee Graef

This book is the third installment in the Our City Adventures series, which explores the sights in cities around the US. In this book, Lulu and Rocky are two young foxes who travel to Nashville with their penguin friend Pufferson to visit Uncle Sparky and his band. Together, they travel around the city exploring some of the famous sites, tasting some of the local foods, and creating great memories together. This is a great book to inspire kids to want to travel to Nashville and explore some of the sites on their own.

Lulu & Rocky in Indianapolis

Written by Barbara Joosse and illustrated by Renee Graef

Join Lulu and Rocky as they visit Indianapolis and check out all of the sites! Aunt Fancy has Adventure Assignments set up for them, taking them to museums, parks, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. They eat some of the local foods, and start to feel like part of the city. The fun illustrations are full of details, highlighting the sights around the city. The back of the book includes more information on the areas the characters visited, inspiring readers to head there themselves.

Nelly Takes New York: A Little Girl’s Adventures in the Big Apple

Written by Allison Pataki and Marya Myers and illustrated by Kristi Valiant

This story follows a young girl named Nelly who lives in New York City. Together with her dog Bagel, they head out to explore the city in search of the mysterious “Big Apple”. She stops and explores many famous sights, including Union Square, the American Museum of Natural History, and Central Park. While on her quest, she becomes separated from Bagel. Through the help of kind New Yorkers, she is able to find Bagel again, and possibly find just what she was looking for. The illustrations feature some of the famous landmarks in NYC, as well as the kind and diverse population of New Yorkers.

Travel Guide for Monsters

Written by  Lori Degman and illustrated by Dave Szalay

This cute and funny guide tells the reader how to travel across United States with a monster. Each page or two page spread focuses on a different landmark in the US. The rhyming text includes details about each place, mixed in with funny travel tips for monsters. The illustrations feature tons of little details about each location, as well as silly monsters partaking in normal tourist activities. The back of the book includes a map of the US showing the trip taken throughout the book.

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My First Book of New York

Written by Ingela P. Arrhenius

This large informative book about New York City focuses on the neighborhoods and landmarks around NYC. Each two page spread features information on a different landmark or neighborhood, with a small blurb on one page. On the opposite page, little illustrations of people, foods, and famous sights are labeled in large text. This is a great introduction to New York City for young ones, and a great memento for those who love the Big Apple.

What are your favorite children’s books about the US? Share them in the comments below!

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