Adventure Stories for Kids

Explore Adventure Stories made for young readers and classrooms. Discover curated children’s books and matching illustrations that bring Adventure Stories to life—perfect for parents, teachers, librarians, and curious kids.

Browse age-appropriate picks, meet creators, and find read-alouds, classroom favorites, and bedtime gems—all themed around Adventure Stories.

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Little King Chancellor Saves the Marshmallows!

Tamikio L. Dooley

Little King Chancellor and Aroarza, the baby dragon, warns the marshmallows about the Big Bad Wolfy and Badger, the conning fox. They ignore their warning and set off for a relaxing swim in Chocolate Fudge Lake. Something awful happens! The Big Bad Wolfy and Badger, kidnaps the Marshmallows! Soon, Little King Chancellor and Aroarza search the forest for the marshmallows. Did they save the marshmallows from the grisly wolf and fox?

Dyani's Adventures

Kitty Arceneaux

🌟 AWARD-WINNING BOOK 🌟Step into the colorful world of Dyani’s Adventure, where curiosity leads the way and every corner holds a new discovery. Dyani feels a stirring in her spirit—a longing to explore beyond the familiar streets of her hometown. With courage in her heart, she sets off to see what lies beyond her block.Along the way, Dyani meets Melo, Yoli, Pilar, Navya, and many others—each with unique stories, traditions, and cultures to share. From the local library to lively markets, she uncovers the richness of the world and begins to wonder: Could the diversity she seeks be closer than she imagined?Join Dyani on a heartwarming journey of friendship, cultural discovery, and t...

The Lost Forest Trilogy: Legacy of the Golden Bird

Lainey13

A magical yet haunting journey where light and darkness battle for survival.The Ring of Light. The existential threat to their very existence. The light must be extinguished at all costs. This is the rallying cry of the Octospy Nation. A nation of deadly creatures, half octopus, half spider. Each cluster possessing its own deadly set of skills, but all bowing to one leader. Octimus.They have set their sights on the last thing that is holding them back from completely taking over - The Ring of Light. A protective light force against the onslaught of evil trying to destroy the last of the magical kingdoms and the forests that have survived.The force of the l...

The Scent of the Ocean

RJ Payne

The Scent of the Ocean is a trip down memory lane as Reina Payne recounts spending time with her family during the summer at the beach. These memories take her back to her childhood- a time of of innocence and exploration.

The Woman in the Yellow Hat

RJ Payne

When Elizabeth sees a beautiful butterfly in her backyard, she follows it down the street. But soon she realizes that she doesn't know where she is! The Woman in the Yellow Hat is a colorful story that will teach children about the importance of being safe while obeying instructions to not wander off alone.

Deep Within The Next Generation

Mary Clark Dalton

Prince Albert and Princess Olivia had heard the story over and over again. At first, they had thought that it was a fairytale. But, the more they heart the story of the mysterious kingdom with the same name as the one their mother came from, the more they began to believe that the unsolved mystery was more than a story, and had, in fact, really happened. According to their father, he was reading one night, when all of a sudden, he was in another kingdom-the kingdom of his dreams. The only problem was, he didn't know how he had arrived there or how he would get back! Everyone in this kingdom knew him, but he didn't remember any of them. Thus begins the detective search of two royals. Clu...

The Amazing Adventures of Jimmy Crikey

WallaceBriggs

Jimmy is the alien who chose to live on Earth after his Intergalactic ambassador parents died when they were overtaken by Earth’s coughs and colds. He was left in the care of a kindly ‘Aunt’ Ethel. Endowed with a bright red mop of unruly hair, big blue eyes, a small snub nose, pointed ears and enormous feet, the neighbourhood children ridiculed Jimmy, until he decided to run away to find a place where he could fit in. In his midnight flight through the forest he stumbled into the underground world of Roombelow. He rescued the town from the curse of the sleeping spell cast by Matilda the Witch and was ‘adopted’ by Mr McDonald, the Mayor. Matilda and Gemma, the little lady who lives ...

MADOOREE - The World of Klim & Marec

John Rutherford

MADOOREE in the human world, and KARA the guardian in the world of Klim and MarecMeet the cat of two worlds.Nosy Madooree finds the new magical world at the back of Denis' untidy cupboard!A new concept in storytelling.Always begins with little rhymes related to the story.Stories full of magic and wonderful characters.Educational subtextBedtime reading or in those quiet moments with children.There is always a moral in the story – can you find it?Teaches us all!How to help others.How to make friends.How to be supportive.How to embrace diversity.How to encourage others.How to combat bullying.How to have pride in oneself.How to be positive in life.Mardooree "a la Kara" is the problem solver in...

Wings of the Lily Pond: A Comforting Children's Book About Loss, Hope, and Healing

Nicole Pasquariello

Wings of the Lily Pond is a tender and uplifting picture book that gently explores themes of love, loss, transformation, and hope.Beneath the still waters of a quiet pond, little Bella and her mama, Krystal, share a beautiful bond—curled up together in a cozy underwater hollow filled with dreams. But as Bella begins to wonder about the world above the lily pads, their story unfolds into a magical journey of discovery, bravery, and transformation.This poetic tale follows their hand-in-hand ascent from the water to the sky, where they emerge as shimmering dragonflies, finding peace in their new wings and reminding us all that love never fades—it only transforms.🌿 A meaningful story for ...

Little Imagineer: Into the Animal Kingdom - A Creativity-Sparking Book of Wild Tales for Young Minds

Mindnastic

🚀 Unleash Your Child’s Imagination with Little Imagineer: Into the Animal Kingdom!What if a squirrel swapped homes with a bear, a tiny lizard grew dinosaur-sized, or a gorilla showed up for show-and-tell?This enchanting children’s picture book is packed with 18 whimsical animal adventures that spark curiosity, creativity, and joyful storytelling for kids ages 4–8.Inside you’ll find:18 Stand-Alone Animal Tales — Perfect for bedtime, story time, classrooms, or rainy-day fun.A “Main Question” in Every Story — An open-ended question at the heart of each tale, inviting children to imagine, invent, and create their own unique endings."More to Imagine" Prompts — Follow-up quest...

Day the Books Disappeared, The

Joanna Ho

Caldecott Medalist and National Book Award winner Dan Santat partners with Joanna Ho, author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, and Caroline Kusin Pritchard to explore themes of acceptance and understanding in this cozy story that celebrates the mind-broadening power of books.Arnold didn't mean for the books to disappear—not exactly. It all started because his liked his book about airplanes best and wanted everyone else to read it, too. He couldn't understand why anybody would want to read about tomatoes or ostriches or submarines. And suddenly. . . POOF! The books are gone. It's up to Arnold to figure out how it all happened—and what it will take to bring them back.Themes of empathy and ...

I Love You, Little One

Emily Hartmann

Do you want to share the joy of Christmas with your little one with a charming baby book? Then you’ll love I Love, Little One!This delightful baby book is the ideal gift for any occasion, whether it’s Christmas, a baby shower, birthday, or just because. This children’s animal book is full of festive illustrations and rhyming words that will make you and your child laugh. It’s a wonderful way to express your love with your baby or toddler through different Christmas scenes and activities.This children’s picture book features different animals and their cozy ways of saying “I love you” in every situation. Each page has a rhyming verse that celebrates the spirit of Christmas and t...