Children's books for a family trip to Slovenia

A family reading list for Slovenia, led by the playful picture books of Lila Prap.

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A story set where you are headed can turn the journey into part of the trip. For Slovenia, that means children's books by authors and illustrators from Slovenia, starting with Why? by Lila Prap. Below are three books worth packing, each available in English with links to find them at Bookshop.org or Amazon.

Best local picture book
Why?
Lila Prap · ages 4-8 · picture book

Funny, invented answers to a child's endless questions about animals.

Best language-and-culture pick
Animals Speak
Lila Prap · ages 3-7 · picture book

What animals say in different languages around the world.

Best dinosaur pick
Dinosaurs?!
Lila Prap · ages 4-8 · picture book

A playful book of curious questions and answers about dinosaurs.

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