{"id":71067,"date":"2021-10-20T14:59:28","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T18:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=71067"},"modified":"2021-10-20T14:59:28","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T18:59:28","slug":"5-must-read-nyc-travel-books-for-the-family-you-should-get-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/71067\/5-must-read-nyc-travel-books-for-the-family-you-should-get-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Must-Read NYC Travel Books For The Family &#8211; You Should Get This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for some fun travel books for your NYC family holiday? The choices are overwhelming, so I\u2019ll try and help you narrow down the options and choose a few lovely travel books that you and your kids can enjoy together. There are lots of different styles out there, from cool city activity books, inspirational travel stories, to colorful destination guides.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I always pack a few fun guide books when I travel with my family. My kids love reading and learning about every destination we explore, and the books really help me keep them entertained.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be a bit uneasy about the idea of traveling to NYC with your family, but don\u2019t be. It\u2019s the perfect city for traveling with kids. There are beautiful places for them to see, great food (that kids love), and an endless amount of things to do with kids of any age. From Central Park which is loaded with playgrounds, the countless museums in the city, the Broadway shows, ice skating, climbing, swimming, and so many more recreational facilities for any age.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what are my favorite NYC travel books for the family? Well, the list is quite long, so I narrowed it down to my top five. Check it out!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 Must-Read NYC Travel Books For Kids<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Weird-But-True-York-City\/dp\/1426372329\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>1. Weird But True! New York City<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_71071\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71071\" style=\"width: 741px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Weird-But-True-York-City\/dp\/1426372329\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-71071 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/NYC-Travel-Books-For-The-Family.jpeg\" alt=\"NYC Travel Books For The Family\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-71071\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-71071 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/NYC-Travel-Books-For-The-Family.jpeg\" alt=\"NYC Travel Books For The Family\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/NYC-Travel-Books-For-The-Family.jpeg 741w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/NYC-Travel-Books-For-The-Family-350x230.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/NYC-Travel-Books-For-The-Family-696x456.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/NYC-Travel-Books-For-The-Family-640x420.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Weird but True! New York City<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is definitely one of the most fun-filled NYC travel books I\u2019ve encountered. But how can it not be, written by the National Geographic Kids team &#8211; you can understand why it\u2019s my #1 pick.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This wonderfully illustrated book will take you through NYC\u2019s storied history, and guide you through 300 wacky facts and visuals of the city\u2019s 5 boroughs. For example, did you know that 25 different shark species lurk off the Big Apple\u2019s coastline? Or that the bright neon lights of Times Square can be seen from space? How about the secret staircase inside the Washington Square Arch that leads to the rooftop? Yup, you\u2019ll find more about it in this book, and there\u2019s so much more!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_71068\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71068\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71068 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/New-york-Travel-Books.jpeg\" alt=\"New york Travel Books\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-71068\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71068 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/New-york-Travel-Books.jpeg\" alt=\"New york Travel Books\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/New-york-Travel-Books.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/New-york-Travel-Books-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/New-york-Travel-Books-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/New-york-Travel-Books-420x420.jpeg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript> From the book.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that NYC is home to the largest urban Zoo in the United States? Yup, it\u2019s the Bronx Zoo, and you should definitely drop by for a visit. The book will tell you how it houses more than 50,000 hissing cockroaches (which can grow to more than 3 inches long!), and that more than 70 snow leopard cubs were born there, among many other fun facts.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, this fun and adventure-packed book reveals that Sesame Street is a real place in NYC (and where you can find it!). It will also show you a unique library where you can drop by to see the actual stuffed animals that gave inspiration to Winnie the Pooh\u2019s characters! Isn\u2019t that amazing? I myself, as an adult, was so curious to visit this library.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So even if you think you know NYC, think again with this National Geographic\u2019s Weird But True New York City. You and your family will learn so much more fun and weird stuff about the Big Apple &#8212;like why New York City is called the Big Apple!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Geographic Kids definitely knows how to inspire young adventurers to explore places through its fun and engaging books. Plus, it\u2019s the only major kid&#8217;s publication with a world-class scientific organization at its roots.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can get the book <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Weird-But-True-York-City\/dp\/1426372329\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here on Amazon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Family-Guide-York-Eyewitness-Travel\/dp\/1465439668\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>2) Family Guide New York City (Dk Eyewitness Travel Family Guide)&nbsp;<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is another one of my favorite NYC travel books. It\u2019s actually a guidebook suitable mainly for kids ages 4 to 12, with lots of detailed family-oriented content. You can definitely plan your NYC holiday with the help of this book.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will guide you on a little treasure hunting adventure at the Met (the Metropolitan Museum of Art), take you ice-skating in Central Park, and help you explore famous destinations like the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What I like about this book is how the authors, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, build a day-plan around each major attraction. This includes eating options, maps with the nearest playgrounds, parks and also public restrooms (very important!).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also nice \u201cTake Shelter\u201d sections for each major attraction, with tips for indoor activities during rainy days. All this is put together with nice illustrations of NYC\u2019s major attractions.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What else will you find there? Lots of cartoons and photos, short quizzes and riddles, games, and puzzles that will definitely entertain your kids.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can get the book <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Family-Guide-York-Eyewitness-Travel\/dp\/1465439668\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here on Amazon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pop-up-New-York-Jennie-Maizels\/dp\/0763671622\/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Pop-up+New+York&amp;qid=1634285420&amp;sr=8-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>3) Pop-up New York<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I love pop-up books, and pop-up books about NYC are especially thrilling. Why? Because of the uniquely stunning visuals that can be produced in this city.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This book was actually written and illustrated by Jennie Maizels who lives in England and wrote numerous children&#8217;s books, including Pop-up London. Pop-up New York features beautiful two-sided pop-up images of NYC\u2019s skyscrapers, museums, bridges, and much more, together with illustrated flaps with interesting facts about each site.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll find there all the old famous NYC attractions like the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, The Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, the Botanical Garden, the Bronx Zoo, as well as some of the newer landmarks like the Freedom Tower (One World Trade Center), the 9\/11 Memorial, and more.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a beautiful 3D interactive guide of the Big Apple, which will definitely put you into that awesome New York state of mind. In my opinion, it\u2019ll entertain kids of all ages, and even some adults (I enjoyed flipping through it!).&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can get the book <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pop-up-New-York-Jennie-Maizels\/dp\/0763671622\/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Pop-up+New+York&amp;qid=1634285420&amp;sr=8-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here on Amazon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mission-New-York-Scavenger-Adventure\/dp\/0989226786\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=MISSION+NEW+YORK%3A+A+SCAVENGER+HUNT+ADVENTURE&amp;qid=1634285247&amp;sr=8-1#customerReviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>4) Mission New York: A Scavenger Hunt Adventure<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re more of the active adventurous type of family (or your kids are and you just want them entertained), then this is a great book to have on your trip to NYC. The Scavenger Hunt Adventure (\u2122) series are experts in taking kids (and young adults) through popular destinations and engaging them with intriguing scavenger hunt activities while discovering city landmarks.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids (and adults) become \u201cSecret Agents\u201d that go on special operations, like \u201cplay tourist\u201d and blend with your surroundings &#8211; just in order to find info about a location. For example, visiting the Met (Metropolitan Museum of Art) is a totally different experience &#8211; with this book. The \u201cSecret Agents\u201d are tasked with searching out specific paintings, giving their own critical report on each painting, comparing between works, and more.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a total of 12 destination-specific \u201cmissions\u201d in the book, covering some of NYC\u2019s most beloved attractions (like the Rockefeller Center, Statue of Liberty, and more). Each \u201cmission\u201d also includes plenty of information about the site of \u201coperation\u201d :) It\u2019s definitely a unique and fun way to explore the Big Apple with kids (and adults).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can get the book <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mission-New-York-Scavenger-Adventure\/dp\/0989226786\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=MISSION+NEW+YORK%3A+A+SCAVENGER+HUNT+ADVENTURE&amp;qid=1634285247&amp;sr=8-1#customerReviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here on Amazon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kids-Travel-Guide-discover-especially\/dp\/1910994375\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Kids%27+Travel+Guide+-+New+York+City&amp;qid=1634285637&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>5) Kids&#8217; Travel Guide &#8211; New York City<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I love this book for the way it puts the whole trip into the hands of the kids reading it. From the holiday planning stage at home to packing the necessary stuff, of course, all the trip action stuff and up to returning back home.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids\u2019 Travel Guide \u2013 New York City <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">practically makes your kid in charge of becoming the family tour guide. The book provides them with all they need, from fun facts, daring tasks, useful tips, lively quizzes, coloring pages and more.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s another book that will get your kids unplugged from their phones and iPads and put them in charge of exploring the Big Apple almost as adults. I like the special <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spaces in the book that are intended for the kids to document their thoughts and experiences, and paste pictures. At the end of the trip, the guidebook becomes a small diary and a beautiful souvenir.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can get the book <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kids-Travel-Guide-discover-especially\/dp\/1910994375\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Kids%27+Travel+Guide+-+New+York+City&amp;qid=1634285637&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here on Amazon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you still a bit apprehensive about traveling to NYC with your kids? Well, I\u2019m sure these books will make your holiday much easier, relaxed, and a ton more fun!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Want to read more of our latest posts? Check out our trip to <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/71050\/is-this-the-perfect-stay-on-marthas-vineyard\/\">Martha&#8217;s Vineyard<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for some fun travel books for your NYC family holiday? The choices are overwhelming, so I\u2019ll try and help you narrow down the options and choose a few lovely travel books that you and your kids can enjoy together. 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