Around the world in 20 books for kids

Your children can still travel—through books—even if your vacay was canceled.

Ah, spring break. Beach trips. Ski vacations. Overseas adventures.

Well, probably not this year.

Even if your family’s spring break plans were canceled due to the coronavirus crisis, your kids can still travel the world—through books. Great novels and amazingly illustrated adventures can immerse them instantly in the culture and history of a place. (Sorry, Instagram.)

So get children exploring while still practicing social distancing through these 18 destinations featured in classic and lesser known books. And don’t be surprised if these stories end up inspiring future real-life travels when it’s time to venture out into the world again.

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