For Kids

Campout Reading Adventures

Here’s a list of picture books and middle grade novels you can plop down in your sleeping bag with—whether you’re camping out in your bedroom or the backyard.

Molly and Emmett’s Camping Adventure by Marilyn Hafner
Bad weather brings a change of plans in this backyard adventure.

Are We There Yet?: a Picture Journey Around Australia by Alison Lester
A family tours Australia for three months in a camper.

Arthur Goes to Camp by Marc Brown
A camp mystery leads to a runaway Arthur.

Turtle and Snake Go Camping by Kate Spohn
Something scary in the dark frightens Turtle and Snake from their tent.

The Day Camp Diaster by Carolyn Keene
A mystery at Camp Northwoods puzzles Nancy and her friends.

Nighty-nightmare by James Howe
The Monroes are camping out, and Chester the cat leads the two family dogs in solving a scary mystery.

Skunk Out by Laurence Yep
A reluctant Teddy leaves Chinatown to go camping with his uncle and younger brother.

A Week in the Woods by Andrew Clement
Mark’s survival skills are tested on the 5th grade camping trip.

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