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Y – Are We There Yet?

April 28, 2018 By Claire Annette Noland 9 Comments

Y is for Yet as in – Are we there yet? Is there any traveler who hasn’t asked that question or had to answer that question? It is a popular book topic with many sharing clever suggestions on how to make the journey more enjoyable. But, for those trips being taken through the pages of a book, the trip is not long enough.

One year, when my four children were all in elementary school, I suggested that we take a semester to travel and have school on the road. None of them thought much of that idea. Perhaps if they had read this book they would have been more interested.

Are We There Yet? A Journey Around Australia
by Alison Lester (author and illustrator)
Kane Miller  – picture book for grades k-3

I love every book that Alison Lester has written and illustrated but I think this is my favorite for a number of reasons. First, Australia is one of my favorite countries/continents on the planet. Second, this book was based on an actual trip the author took with her family. Third,there are maps! Finally, I almost felt like I was a passenger with this darling family who end their trip watching the fireworks over Sydney Harbor (which I had the privilege of doing a few years ago.)

 

 

 

Are We There Yet, Daddy?
by Virginia Walters (author) and S.D. Schindler (illustrator)
Puffin Books -picture book ages 3-8

This book works on many levels. It’s a hundred miles to Grandma’s house and the son asks, “Are we there yet, Daddy?” Wise Daddy turns this into a math/map lesson as the son navigates and counts backward by tens to see how many miles are left. The maps on each are a major focus in this book which make it a great resource for parents and teachers to use when teaching map reading skills.

 

Finally, because you begins with Y, I’d like to share a favorite book that I read to all my young friends.

You Will Be My Friend!
by Peter Brown (author and illustrator)
Little Brown books – picture book for ages 3-8

Today is going to be a great day for Lucy. She will make a friend. Unfortunately, things don’t go quite the way she plans as her attempts do not endear her to others. A bit of patience and persistence, however, helps her to find just the right friend. Besides being a great book on friendship for young children, this book has a spread that is a perfect first introduction to map reading as Thomas demonstrates.

 

And, for your daily smile, here’s Book Baby dressed as Lucy Bear-

 

Only one more day of the A to Z April Blog Challenge! Thanks for following along.

 

 

Filed Under: book maps, Bookish Field Trips, Books, picture books, Places Tagged With: a to z blog challenge, Are We There Yet? Alison Lester, Maps in Children's Books, Peter Brown, You Will Be My Friend!

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  1. Stepheny Houghtlin says

    April 28, 2018 at 2:43 pm

    YOU are my new friend during the Blog Challenge. YOU introduced me to some lovely books that include maps. Following this blog is going to be a fun, learning, adventure after benefiting from the fabulous research and preparation for this Maps Theme. Congratulations!
    Stepheny Houghtlin recently posted…Y – F.Y.I. – Because You Love BooksMy Profile

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  2. Ellen @ The Cynical Sailor says

    April 28, 2018 at 4:16 pm

    “Are we there yet?” – I feel a bit that way about the A to Z challenge. It both seems like it’s been really long and really quick this time around.

    Book Baby is absolutely adorable! I kind of want one of those bear suits myself 🙂
    Ellen @ The Cynical Sailor recently posted…Y Is For “Yate” {Yacht} | A To Z ChallengeMy Profile

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  3. Evelyne Holingue says

    April 28, 2018 at 7:38 pm

    Almost there, indeed! I missed quite a few posts lately since I was finishing several writing projects. I’ll try to catch up before the end 🙂
    Love the books and the kids, of course!
    Evelyne Holingue recently posted…From A to Z, Twenty-Six Funny, Weird, Vivid French ExpressionsMy Profile

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  4. JEN Garrett says

    April 29, 2018 at 5:40 am

    One of my favorite picture books is ARE WE THERE YETI. I don’t think there’s a map, so it wouldn’t fit your theme, but I love the idea that the journey is part of the adventure.

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  5. Hilary Melton-Butcher says

    April 29, 2018 at 8:58 pm

    hi Claire Annette – ‘are we there yet’ … what is now that classic question on any journey with one or more kids in tow … usually about 5 minutes after setting of. That Aussie book and family – looks so much fun – cheers Hilary
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  6. Trine Grillo says

    May 1, 2018 at 3:46 am

    Such a fun post, Claire!

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    • Claire Annette Noland says

      May 8, 2018 at 5:03 am

      Thanks!!!

      Reply
  7. A.J. Sefton says

    May 2, 2018 at 3:10 pm

    Great post and I think children’s books are the best by miles!

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    • Claire Annette Noland says

      May 8, 2018 at 5:02 am

      I admit, I really only read kid’s books! Thanks for stopping by.

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