Are | We There Yet?

A short story for kids about twins Jenny and Jimmy on their first trip to a big city zoo. To pass the time during the long drive, they count pine trees and eventually make up a song using only the phrase "Are we there yet?". 5.

In this astonishingly inventive picture book by Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat, a young boy is on a long car ride to his grandmother’s birthday party. As boredom sets in, time literally begins to slow down and then move backward. The car travels through the time of pirates, knights, ancient Egypt, and even dinosaurs. Are We There Yet?

Read Me A Story 24 | Are We There Yet? | Short Story for Kids A short story for kids about twins Jenny

This non-fiction story for children recounts the true historical journey of Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson, who in 1903 made a $50 bet that he could drive a car from San Francisco to New York City in less than three months. In this astonishingly inventive picture book by Caldecott

At the time, there were no highways, and Dr. Jackson didn't even know how to drive. He traveled with a mechanic and a bulldog named Bud in a car they named "The Vermont". 3. The Australian Road Trip (Alison Lester)

A classic Australian children's book that follows eight-year-old Grace and her family on a journey around Australia . While they visit diverse landmarks and see wildlife, her brother repeatedly asks the titular question. 4.