Are you looking for a wonderful list of children’s books set in Massachusetts? Here are some of our favorites! Each of these children’s books is either set in Massachusetts or features a person who has close ties to the state. It’s hard to think of a state with more significance in early American history than Massachusetts due to its ties with the American Revolution and the city of Boston. I have walked the Freedom Trail and also visited the Berkshire Mountains in the western part of the state, and I would highly recommend both! If you’d like more information on each book, read more by clicking on the affiliate links listed below.
A Picture Book of Samuel Adams
A well-illustrated picture book about Samuel Adams, an American patriot and instigator of the Boston Tea Party.
Alvin Ho Series
A sweet series about Alvin Ho, an Asian-American second-grader who is scared of everything and lives in Massachusetts.
And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?
A very kid-friendly introduction to the life of Paul Revere and the events leading up to the American Revolution.
Bus Route to Boston
Two young sisters ride a bus into Boston each Saturday and stop at real Boston landmarks.
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
The fascinating biography of the father of modern nautical navigation, Nathaniel Bowditch.
Dario and the Whale
A Brazilian boy who has just moved to Massachusetts befriends a whale, who has also just arrived in New England.
George the Drummer Boy
A young British drummer boy gets caught up in the first battle of the American Revolution.
I Survived the Great Molasses Flood
Based on the true story of a massive molasses tank exploding all over Boston in 1919.
Invincible Louisa
A biography of the fascinating life of Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women. Newbery winner.
John Adams Speaks for Freedom
An early reader about the fascinating life of our second president, John Adams.