Children's books for a family trip to Iceland
A family reading list for Iceland, from a philosophical modern classic to the country's thirteen Yule Lads.
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Try Hermo freeA story set where you are headed can turn the journey into part of the trip. For Iceland, that means children's books by authors and illustrators from Iceland, starting with The Story of the Blue Planet by Andri Snær Magnason. Below are three books worth packing, each available in English with links to find them at Bookshop.org or Amazon.
A strange, philosophical adventure about childhood, freedom and a stranger offering eternal fun at a hidden cost.
A monster learns boundaries and self-expression, from a tri-national team led by an Icelandic author-illustrator.
A child-friendly entry into Iceland's Christmas folklore, with verse by an Icelandic poet.
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