Welcome to our grand world of wonder, otherwise known as one of our favorite spots in the shop, our children's area bookshelves! Find a wide range of titles from regional and, of course, our very own Minnesota authors! We have everything from wilderness activity books, nature + exploration guidebooks specifically for kids, perfect story time finds, + our favorites to spark your littles' imaginations!
Wherever You Go By Pat Zietlow Miller
Join an adventurous rabbit and his animal friends as they journey over steep mountain peaks, through bustling cityscapes, and down long, winding ro...
Campfire Stories Deck for Kids by Ilyssa Kyu and Dave Kyu
With this deck in hand, for kids ages 5 and up to gather around the campfire and set their outdoor imaginations on fire!
To play, young players pic...
"Kids Guide to Birds of Minnesota" by Stan Tekiela
Children’s field guide featuring photos and info about 85 Minnesota birds.
Winner of Honorable Mention National Outdoor Book Award for Children’s B...
Owl Moon By Jane Yolen
Late one winter night a little girl and her father go owling. The trees stand still as statues and the world is silent as a dream. Whoo-whoo-whoo, ...
"One North Star" by Phyllis Root
"One North Star" is a counting book for all ages. Engaging woodcut spreads move to all the environments in the North Star state of Minnesota. A co...
"Minnesota Activity Book" by Paula Ellis
Hours of Coloring Fun and Educational Too! Minnesota is a land rich with history, tradition and culture. From the bustling Mall of America to the s...
Star Party by Polly Carlson-Voiles
In Star Party, Polly Carlson-Voiles relates the simple joys of summer star-watching in a tale informed by years of camping and cabin adventures. De...
"Insects and Bugs for Kids: An Introduction to Entymology" by Jaret C. Daniels
Kids love the thrill of discovery—especially when it comes to bugs. Become a young entomologist. Learn all about bees, butterflies, spiders, and ot...
"Bird Log for Kids" by AdventureKEEN
This book helps kids write about and draw the birds they see and includes fun bird facts and activities.
Author: DeAnna Brandt
Publisher: Adventure...
"Whose Track is That?" By Stan Tekiela
Spotting animals in the wild is tricky, but they leave plenty of clues behind―especially tracks.
Examine the evidence.
Study the animal tracks.
Se...
The Lost Forest by Phyllis Root
The Lost Forest tells the story of this lucky error and of the 144 acres of old-growth red and white pine it preserved. With gentle humor, Phyllis ...
Hawk Rising by Maria Gianferrari
A father red-tailed hawk hunts prey for his family in a suburban neighborhood in this thrilling, fierce, and gorgeous nonfiction picture book.
Ages...
Come Next Season by Kim Norman
A gorgeous picture book that celebrates the magic of the seasons and the joys of family.Come next season . . . The lake will sparkle. The leaves wi...
The Range Eternal by Louise Erdrich
Louise Erdrich tells a story of hearth and home, of memory and imagination, of childhood recaptured in the reflection of a shiny blue woodstove, of...
Mother of Sharks By Melissa Cristina Mārquez
As the sun sets over another gorgeous day at la Playita Del Condado in Puerto Rico, Meli doesn't want to go home. She loves the ocean more than any...
Fossils for Kids
Dig into the History of Life! Become a young paleontologist. Learn all about ancient lifeforms preserved in rock.
Dan R. Lynch, author of many Roc...