Tropical Travel Through Books (Kids)

Updated February 3, 2026
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Johnny, the sea, and me
Escobar, Melba
Paper Book
A timid ten-year-old boy meets Johnny, a gruff islander who will change his life, in Johnny, the Sea, and Me, a heartwarming middle-grade novel by Melba Escobarabout finding yourself and your place in the world-featuring illustrations by award-winning...
A warbler's journey
Weidensaul, Scott
Paper Book
Islandborn
Díaz, Junot
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * From Pulitzer Prize winner Junot Díaz comes a debut picture book about the magic of memory and the infinite power of the imagination. A Pura Belpré Honor Book for Illustration Every kid in Lola's school was from somewhere else.
Froggy goes to Hawaii
London, Jonathan
Paper Book
Perennial favorite Froggy says "Aloha!" in this great beachy read! The bestselling Froggy is back in another adventure! This time he's off to sunny Hawaii, where his trip, of course, doesn't go quite as planned. From surfing and swimming to learning how to dance the hula, this lovable...
Tala learns to siva
Netane, Kealani
Paper Book
A lovingly empowering story about finding courage and strength in your family, history, and community through a traditional and cherished Samoan dance, taualuga. Written by debut author, Kealani Netane, and illustrated by New York Times bestselling illustrator, Dung Ho. Tala wishes that...
Granny's kitchen : a Jamaican story of food and family
Smith, Sadé
Paper Book
Accompanied by Ken Daley's vibrant, sun-soaked artwork, Sadé Smith's debut picture book Granny's Kitchen is the perfect readaloud for budding chefs everywhere. Shelly-Ann lives with her Granny on the beautiful island of Jamaica. When Shelly-Ann becomes hungry, she asks...

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