Camping is a fun adventure for kids, full of new things to see and do. One great way to get children excited about camping is by reading stories about it. In this blog, we have picked 11 picture books about camping for kids.
These books are filled with fun stories, friendly characters, and beautiful nature scenes. Whether your child has been camping before or is just learning about it, these books are a fun way to explore the outdoors through reading.
Let’s dive into camping tents, sleeping bags, roasting marshmallows, and cooking outdoors.
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Picture Books About Camping
1. Good Night Campsite By Adam Gamble
Age Group : baby-3 years
Starting off the list with a fantastic book for kids to learn about camping and various outdoor activities.
It has lovely illustrations that kids will enjoy. Recommended as a read aloud book for little ones.
2. Maisy Goes Camping By Lucy Cousins
Age Group : 2-5 years
Maisy books are popular among kids.
This is no different, a simple and easy to understand book for kids to learn about the camping experience. Ideal for toddlers.
3. The Little Book Of Camping By Laurie Friedman
Age Group : 2+ years
This is a simple yet highly engaging book for kids.
So many fun ideas and practical tips to make camping fun for little ones – in the woods, the backyards or even their bedrooms.
4. Fred and Ted Go Camping by Peter Eastman
Age Group : 3-7 years
This is an excellent book for beginners to start reading.
It’s about two friends who camp very differently. Ideal for comparing and learning.
5. Curious George Goes Camping by Margret & H.A. Rey
Age Group : 4-7 years
Curious George stories are short and fun for young children.
In this story, George learns camping lessons as he goes on outdoor adventures.
6. Scaredy Squirrel Goes Camping by Melanie Watt
Age Group : 4-8 years
Scaredy Squirrel loves camping, but he feels nervous about leaving the safety of his tree!
This is a great book to read to young children who are anxious about their first camping adventure and how to gain courage to tackle their own worries.
7. Llama Llama Loves Camping By Anna Dewdney
Age Group : 4-8 years
Another great book to introduce the basic camping concepts to children including cooking outdoors, using sleeping bags, and enjoying outdoor activities.
It also explains how camping can be a fun experience without electronic gadgets.
8. Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems by Kristine O’Connell George
Age Group : 4-7 years
A fantastic book with beautiful illustrations.
It has a collection of poems that capture the sights, sounds and feelings of camping. Perfect to take along on your next camping trip with the kids.
9. A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee by Chris Van Dusen
Age Group : 5-8 years
A fun, rhyming story about a camping adventure.
Mr. Magee and his dog Dee heads out for a peaceful camping trip. But their relaxing getaway turns into a wild adventure full of laughs and surprises!
10. S Is for S’mores: A Camping Alphabet by Helen Foster James
Age Group : 6-9 years
This is an excellent book about A-to-Z journey through all things camping.
With fun facts and charming rhymes, it’s a perfect introduction to outdoor adventures for children.
11. When We Go Camping by Margriet Ruurs
Age Group : 6-9 years
A lyrical book showing all the things kids do while camping. The illustrations filled with beautiful nature are sure to captivate the young children.
Kids can also search for the animals in the pictures and make guess about what animals footprints featured on each page.
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