Travels and Voyages

I Dream of a Journey written and illustrated by Akiko Miyakoshi

Day in and day out, an innkeeper graciously tends to the guests at his little hotel, but finds himself daydreaming of what it would be like to travel to new and wonderful places.

Another written and illustrated by Christian Robinson

A young girl and her cat take an imaginative journey into another world.

Eee-Moo! Written by Annika Dunklee

Mistakenly believing himself to be an emu, a newly-hatched platypus sets out on a long journey, using various forms of transportation and aided by new friends, to reach Australia.

The Lost Cousins written and illustrated by B. B. Cronin

Grandad realizes the children have never met their cousins who are scattered across the globe. It’s time to head off on an adventure to go visit them–but finding the long-lost cousins is harder than it sounds!

Odd Dog Out written and illustrated by Rob Biddulph

In a busy city where all the dogs act and dress in a similar fashion, what would you do if you felt like you didn’t fit in? In this rhyming story about acceptance and self-esteem, a unique dog ventures out to find her place in the world, only to discover that it’s okay to be different and your friends and family will love you no matter what.

Wild Honey from the Moon written and illustrated by Kenneth Kraegel

On a cold winter’s eve, deep in the woods, a mother shrew frets about her sick young son. His head is cold and his feet are hot, and there is only one thing that can cure him: wild honey from the moon. Mother Shrew does not stop to wonder how she will make such an impossible journey. Instead, she grabs her trusty red umbrella, gives her darling son a kiss, and sets out into the unknown. Along the way, Mother Shrew encounters one obstacle after another, from a malevolent owl to a herd of restless “night mares” to an island humming with angry bees. But each can prove no match for a mother on a mission. From the mind of the uniquely talented Kenneth Kraegel comes an utterly original ode to the limitlessness of maternal love. In an epic adventure like no other, an unflappable mother will stop at nothing to find a cure for her ailing young son — even if it means traveling to the moon itself.

Teacup written by Rebecca Young

A boy travels across the sea in a rowboat in search of a new home, making a journey that is long and difficult–but also filled with beauty and hope.

Journey written and illustrated by Aaron Becker

A lonely girl draws a magic door on her bedroom wall and through it escapes into a world where wonder, adventure, and danger abound. Red marker in hand, she creates a boat, a balloon, and a flying carpet that carry her on a spectacular journey toward an uncertain destiny. When she is captured by a sinister emperor, only an act of tremendous courage and kindness can set her free. Can it also lead her home and to her heart’s desire? With supple line, luminous color, and nimble flights of fancy, author-illustrator Aaron Becker launches an ordinary child on an extraordinary journey toward her greatest and most exciting adventure of all.

Non fiction

The Scale of Famous Journeys written by Joanna Brundle

The scale of things means how one thing compares in size to another. In this book, appealing illustrations help kids understand scale by taking them around the world–and even into space–to compare the distances that people have traveled on well-known journeys.

Around the World in 50 Ways written by Daniel Smith

Set off from London and travel across the globe. Then try to make it back! In Lonely Planet Kids’ Around the World in 50 Ways, kids choose their favorite routes and transportation, from tuk-tuks and sleds, to steamboats and hot-air balloons. They’ll visit famous cities and exotic, far-flung places – and learn amazing facts about each destination along the way. But they’ll need to be careful: not every path will take them where they want to go!

Journey: an illustrated history of travel written by Simon Adams

“An illustrated account of human movement, travel, exploration, and scientific discovery-from the first trade networks in ancient Sumer to the epic Voyager missions. Human journeys arise from all manner of impulses, from migration and the search for food, to pilgrimages, trade, scientific curiosity, or simply the quest for adventure. Journey traces each through lively accounts, alongside the biographies of conquerors, explorers, and travelers; stories of technological innovation; literary journals; and works of art.

Preschool travel activities:

All about Deer

Zoe and the Fawn written by Catherine Jameson

Zoe and her dad see a little spotted sk’wek’w’ybil’t (fawn) curled up under an aspen tree. “Where is the sk’wek’w’ybil’t (fawn)’s mother?” Zoe asks her dad. Join Zoe on her quest for the deer, as she encounters animals and learns their syilx (Okanagan) names along the way.

The Antlered Ship written by Dashka Slater

An inquisitive fox named Marco and a bored flock of pigeons join the crew of deer Captain Sylvia, setting sail in her antlered ship in search of a wonderful island and finding friendship on the way.

Deer Dancer written by Mary Lyn Ray

A child who is in a woodland clearing to practice dancing spies a deer and observes how it leaps and turns.

Herman and Rosie written and illustrated by Gus Gordon

In New York City, a “groovy little jazz number” brings together a lonely crocodile and deer.

Kate and Pippin written by Martin Springett

Photographs and simple text reveal the true story of a fawn which, abandoned by her mother and brought to live on a farm, is raised by Kate, a Great Dane which has never had puppies of her own.

Stranger in the Woods: a photographic fantasy written by Carl Sams

Forest animals, awakened by the birds’ warning that there is a stranger in the woods, set out to discover if there is danger and find, instead, a wonderful surprise.

Non-fiction

Deer written by Julie Murray

This very simple book about deer combines familiar with fun. Readers will learn about this favorite common animal while strengthening reading skills and being wowed with great photographs.

Bitsy & Teeny Weeny written by Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen

A nature and animal rescue story that finds a lamb, rejected by its mother, and an orphaned fawn being cared for by a farm family as siblings on Hazel Ridge Farm. The next spring, the animals separate, one back into the wild and other a domestic animal.

White-tailed deer life cycle: https://rosarosas.weebly.com/white-tail-deer-life-cycle.html

White-tailed deer facts: https://www.canadiangeographic.ca/article/animal-facts-white-tailed-deer

Types of deer: https://animalsake.com/list-of-different-types-of-deer

Free Printable Cut and Paste Deer Craft for Kids: https://simplemomproject.com/deer-craft/

Positively Pets!

Trees Make Perfect Pets written by Paul Czajak

Abigail defends her pet choice, explaining that Fido the dogwood tree keeps her cool during the day, listens when she tells him to stay, and even gives her air to breathe.

Where Lily Isn’t written by Julie Paschkis

Lily ran and jumped and barked and whimpered and growled and wiggled and wagged and licked and snuggled. But not now. It is hard to lose a pet. There is sadness, but also hope–for a beloved pet lives on in your heart, your memory, and your imagination

The Barnabus Project written by Eric Fan

In a world built for Perfect Pets, Barnabus is a Failed Project, half mouse, half elephant, kept out of sight until his dreams of freedom lead him and his misfit friends on a perilous adventure.

Cat Dog Dog: The Story of a Blended Family written by Nelly Buchet

Cat and Dog live with their human in a suburban house with a big backyard. Sure, they fight like…. well, cats and dogs, but they’re used to one another. Dog– a different dog– lives a happy only child life in the city with his dad. He has the bed to himself, he never has to share his toys, and that’s the way he likes it. So what happens when the Dog’s dad and Cat and Dog’s mom move in together? Well, it’s chaotic.

Maisy Gets a Pet written and illustrated by Lucy Cousins

Maisy is getting her very own pet! Join Maisy as she learns how to be a good pet owner, from being patient and gentle to vet visits and playtime!

Lion written and illustrated by David Soman

Ms. Flamingo’s cat, Fluffy, is missing…and there’s only one detective who can crack the case! Meet Agent Lion–he works at Super Detective Agents Agency, wears a tiny blue hat, and loves jelly doughnuts. But most importantly, he is determined to find Fluffy. Agent Lion searches all over Mrs. Flamingo’s building–from Mr. Wombat’s apartment to the top of the roof–and the missing cat is nowhere to be found.

I Found a Kitty! Written and illustrated by Troy Cummings

When Arfy finds a homeless kitten, he writes letters to prospective owners, hoping to find the perfect home for his new friend.

Swimming fish experiment: https://deceptivelyeducational.blogspot.com/2015/08/swimming-fish-science-experiment.html

Vet clinic play: https://confetticrate.com/blogs/news/veterinarian-dramatic-play-printables-work-from-home-activities-for-kids

Snowy footprints paint craft: https://fun-a-day.com/fun-art-projects-for-kids-pet-theme/