Are you looking for a wonderful list of children’s books set in Kentucky? Here are some of our favorites! Each of these children’s books is either set in Kentucky or features a person who has close ties to the state. Known as the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln and the home of the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky has a diverse geographical landscape and a rich history of the Appalachian people. If you’d like more information on each book, read more by clicking on the affiliate links listed below.
A Picture Book of Daniel Boone
A well-illustrated biography of early American frontiersman Daniel Boone.
Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek
Based on the true story of when Abraham Lincoln nearly fell in a raging creek as a young boy and...
Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books
A beautifully-illustrated picture book biography of Abraham Lincoln, including description of his young years in Kentucky.
Barrie and Daughter
The story of a Kentucky family and the ups and downs of their lives around the turn of century.
Danger at Sand Cave
A 10-year-old boy tries to help save his friend trapped in a cave in 1920s Kentucky.
Down Cut Shin Creek
Discover the Pack Horse Library Project of Eastern Kentucky, a group of traveling librarians during the Great Depression.
Fairchild Family Series
The Fairchild family experiences the ups and downs of rural life together at their home in the 1900s.
Faith, Hope, and Ivy June
Two Kentucky girls participate in a student exchange program and, despite their differences, also realize they have much in common.
Georgie Lee
The delightful story of J.D., his grandmother, and Georgie Lee, a surprisingly clever cow, as they spend the summer together.
Happy Birthday to You!: The Mystery Behind the Most Famous...
The story behind "Happy Birthday to You," originally written by two Kentucky women for their Kindergarten students.