Are you looking for a wonderful list of children’s books set in Delaware? Here are some of our favorites! Each of these children’s books is either set in Delaware or features a person who has close ties to the state. Delaware was the first state in the union to ratify the new Constitution, and though small in size, it is well-situated on the Atlantic Ocean as a crossroads between the Northeast and the South. If you’d like more information on each book, read more by clicking on the affiliate links listed below.
A Man and His Ship: Peter Minuit and the Kalmar...
One of a large series of books that describe the earliest colonial history of the Delaware colony.
Annie Jump Cannon, Astronomer
A beautifully-illustrated biography of Annie Jump Cannon, a native Delaware astronomer who was the first woman to graduate from Oxford...
Blue Chicken
An entertaining story about a blue chicken (hen), the state bird of Delaware.
Caesar Rodney’s Ride
The fascinating true story of Caesar Rodney, the last delegate to cast a vote for American independence.
Cornstalks and Cannonballs
The story of how the people of Lewes, Delaware came together to defeat the English Navy during the War of...
Dear America: A Light in the Storm
Amelia lives with her mother and father, the keeper of the Fenwick Island lighthouse, off the coast of Delaware during...
F Is For First State
An alphabet book that features Delaware's history, landmarks, geography, and famous residents.
High Tide for Horseshoe Crabs
Discover how millions of horseshoe crabs come to Delaware Bay each year to lay their eggs.
Horseshoe Crabs and Shorebirds
Discover how horseshoe crabs gather each year in Delaware Bay to lay their eggs.
Just in Time: The Rescue Begins in Delaware
Twins George and Gracie travel back in time to help Caesar Rodney complete his famous ride from Delaware to Philadelphia...