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10 Great National Park Books for Kids

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Looking for great national park books for kids? National parks are full of adventure, wildlife, history, and plenty of opportunities for kids to wonder about the world around them. Whether your young reader loves animal facts, mysteries, beautiful illustrations, or exciting adventures, there is definitely a national park book for them! Here are 10 books that can help kids discover the magic of America’s national parks without even needing a backpack! 1. For the Kid Who Wants to Explore Them All National Parks of the USA by Kate Siber Take a trip across the country without leaving home! This beautifully illustrated book introduces kids to national parks throughout the United States, along with the plants, animals, landscapes, and all the special features that make each one unique. Perfect for: Curious kids who love nature, animals, maps, and fun facts. 2. For the Kid Who Finds Wonder in the Wild I Am Made of Mountains by Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs This beautifully illustrated book celebrates America’s national parks while encouraging kids to connect with the natural world. Along the way, young readers can learn about wildlife, landscapes, history, and the people who have cared for these special places. Perfect for: Kids who love beautiful books, nature, and discovering new things. 3. For the Kid Who Loves a True Story The Camping Trip That Changed America by Barb Rosenstock What happened when President Theodore Roosevelt went camping with naturalist John Muir? Their real-life adventure in Yosemite helped shape the future of conservation in America. This picture book brings an important piece of national park history to life for young readers. Perfect for: Kids who enjoy history, biographies, and true stories about people who made a difference. 4. For the Future Explorer National Geographic Kids National Parks Guide USA Part guidebook and part adventure planner, this colorful National Geographic Kids book is packed with photos, maps, wildlife, park facts, and ideas for exploring. Perfect for: Future explorers and families planning or dreaming about their next park adventure. 5. For the Kid Who Loves a Road Trip Our Great Big Backyard by Laura Bush and Jenna Bush Hager When a family’s summer plans change, they head out on a road trip through America’s national parks and discover just how much adventure can be found in their own backyard. It’s a fun reminder that sometimes the best family memories happen outdoors. Perfect for: Kids who love family adventures, road trips, and exploring new places. 6. For the Kid Who Thinks Poop Is Hilarious Who Pooped in the Park? series by Gary D. Robson Yes, we’re talking about poop! These park-specific books teach kids how to identify animals through tracks, scat, and other clues they leave behind. It’s a funny and educational way to learn about national park wildlife. Perfect for: Animal lovers, budding wildlife detectives, and any kid (or adult) who giggles at the word “poop.” 7. For the Kid Who Wants to Visit Yellowstone Where Is Yellowstone? by Sarah Fabiny From bubbling geysers and hot springs to bison, bears, and wolves, Yellowstone National Park is filled with amazing things to discover. This book explores the national park’s wildlife, geology, history, and the story of how Yellowstone became America’s first national park. Perfect for: Curious readers who love wildlife, cool natural phenomena, history, and learning more about one of America’s most famous national parks. 8. For the Kid Who Wants an Adventure Mystery in Rocky Mountain National Park by Aaron Johnson A mysterious journal, hidden clues, and the rugged landscape of Rocky Mountain National Park set the stage for this middle-grade adventure. It’s a fun choice for readers who enjoy puzzles and mysteries. Perfect for: Kids who love clues, treasure hunts, and page-turning adventures. 9. For the Kid Who Feels at Home Outside You Are Home: An Ode to the National Parks by Evan Turk With gorgeous illustrations and lyrical text, this book celebrates the landscapes, wildlife, and sense of belonging found in America’s national parks. Perfect for: Nature lovers and kids who appreciate beautiful artwork and quiet moments of wonder. 10. For the Kid Who Wishes National Parks Had a Little More Magic Erutuf National Park Series by Kathy Arnold Cherry What if you could fall through a video and land inside a magical national park? In the Erutuf National Park series, siblings Reese and Dean find themselves exploring incredible landscapes, meeting talking animals, encountering some very unusual pirates, and taking on adventures they never expected. Along the way, readers discover fun facts about wildlife and nature. They also see how kids can make a difference and work together to protect this magical national park. The series includes Turtle Tube, Bison Blog, and Polar Post, with more adventures to come! Perfect for: Kids ages 7–12 who love humor, adventure, talking animals, nature, and a little bit of magic. Find More National Park Books for Kids You don’t have to travel across the country to introduce kids to the wonder of national parks. Books can take young readers from snowy mountains to ocean shores, and even into a magical national park. Pick a book and start exploring! These national park books for kids are a wonderful way to inspire a love of wildlife, nature, adventure, and America’s national parks. Happy reading and exploring!  

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Children’s Nature Book Recommendations

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Nature lovers, are you looking for more books to share with your children? Look no further! We have organized a great list here of wonderful nature children’s books. Check out these children’s books with a nature and environmental focus: The Nature’s Little Wonders series helps children to discover the magic and beauty of our natural world. Children will learn how nature supports us, how interconnected everything is, and how important it is to cherish and protect the world around them. This series helps young minds build a lifelong bond with the environment while celebrating the incredible magic of life all around us. By Adele Lamothe https://adelelamothe.com/ The Grande Guide series for children allows you and your children to travel through the national parks without having to leave your house! In each book, an animal ranger will journey with you through a specific national park. Along the way you’ll be introduced to defining characteristics of the park in an imaginative and playful manner. With captivating rhymes and playful illustrations, your child will be introduced to the history and magic of our magnificent national parks. Which park will be your next adventure? By Sarah Del Grande https://www.grandeguidesbooks.com/ Dive into The MerKids series with mermaid sisters, Maisie and Mila, on adventures filled with fun, fantasy, and fascinating facts. Perfect for curious minds and nature enthusiasts, this is a must-have guide for every MerKid ready to explore the natural wonders! By Laura Raffin https://www.youtube.com/@themerkids The Know It Owl series stars the wise and witty Owl who sets out to correct the misconceptions of different featured animals from around the world and enlightens them with the truth in a fun and playful way. By Terri Sabol https://www.terrisabol.com/ Meet the Wild Things series introduces young readers to endangered animals from around the globe, told from the points of view of the animals themselves. By Hayley Rocco https://www.hayleyrocco.com/ In the Lesser Known Parks Collection, comes an endearing story of a boy stranded in one of America’s wildest places, Isle Royal National Park, in The Wild Island: An Adventure at Isle Royale National Park. By Tracy Phillippi https://tracywritesoutside.com/ In the Erutuf National Park series, join siblings Reese and Dean on their adventures to the magical Erutuf National Park! Can they fulfill their missions and protect this special place? By Kathy Arnold Cherry https://www.kathycherrybooks.com Happy exploring these children’s books!

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National Park Week Thanks

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As National Park Week wrapped up yesterday, I thought a lot about our national parks this past week and all the memories of our visits there. I also thought about the discoveries, innovations, conservation, workforce, volunteers, youth, junior rangers, community, and the arts! National parks bring us great joy in addition to many other benefits. National Park Week provided us with a daily reminder of all the goodness within this great and unique system. Thank you for coming along with me on this year’s National Park Week!

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National Park Week – Arts in Parks

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Happy National Park Week! To end this fun week, today’s theme focuses on arts in the parks. The national parks inspire creativity. National parks have inspired artistic expression and creativity for many, many years. The national parks have definitely inspired me! Our national parks inspired me to write children’s book set in a national park. I created a magical national park, Erutuf National Park, as the setting for my children’s book series. It’s not a real national park, but an idealistic and magical one. Click here for more information on the book series. How have the national parks inspired you? Time to start planning the next national park trip to create more memories! 

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National Park Week – Youth Engagement

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Today’s national park week theme focuses on youth engagement. National parks are places for fun, discovery, exploration, wellness, and service. Youth and young adult programs are designed to connect kids, teens, and young adults to opportunities at national park sites across the nation. These sites contribute to our nation’s rich natural, cultural, historical, and recreational resources. Enjoy this video about today’s theme! Click here for the video. Happy National Park Week!

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National Park Week – Workforce Wednesday

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Today’s theme is Workforce Wednesday. It focuses on all the many, many great individuals who make these parks run daily. These employees, interns, fellows, volunteers, contractors, partners and more all spend their valuable time and energy making these places great for us all! I am so grateful for these many people who each play an important role for national parks! These two photos show two different park rangers – one giving a park ranger presentation at Yellowstone National Park and the other showing us a sled dog puppy at Denali National Park. What’s your favorite memory with a park ranger ? Happy National Park Week!

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National Park Week – Innovation

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Today, the National Park Week looks at innovation. The national parks provide a great opportunity to learn about innovation. The definition of innovation is “a new idea, method, or device.”  Many of our national sites highlight varying types of innovation. Have you ever visited the Thomas Edison National Historic Park in New Jersey? At this national park site, visitors can step back in time to Thomas Edison’s home and laboratory, when machines were run by belts and pulleys and music was played on phonographs. You can discover where America’s greatest inventor changed our world forever. I have never been here, but would love to visit it! What innovative projects do you recall learning about in a national park? Happy National Park Week!  

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National Park Week – Earth Day

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Happy Earth Day! Join this global celebration encouraging education and stewardship of our planet’s resources. This year’s Earth Day theme is Planet vs. Plastics. The movement looks at a 60% reduction in production of all plastics by 2040. Plastic pollution is very real and single-use plastics are small but have a large impact. 79% of plastic that has ever been made still sits in landfills or the natural environment (with the exception of the small amount that has been incinerated or recycled). At least 14 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans every year. By 2050, there will be more plastic in the oceans than there are fish (by weight). Everyone can take steps to help reduce this plastics use in our daily lives. We can change these statistics! How can you reduce plastic use at your home? Happy Earth Day and Happy National Park Week! 

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