Are you looking for a wonderful list of children’s books set in Michigan? Here are some of our favorites! Each of these children’s books is either set in Michigan or features a person who has close ties to the state. As an Ohioian, I feel a little like a traitor for promoting anything about Michigan (ha!), but I must admit it has a fascinating history in the early automobile industry as well as with its proximity to the Great Lakes. If you’d like more information on each book, read more by clicking on the affiliate links listed below.
A Pitch in Time
A young boy travels back in time to rural Michigan during the Civil War.
Aiden’s Tree
The story of a Michigan fir tree, from its growth as a seedling to its use as a guide on...
Bud, Not Buddy
A young Flint, Michigan boy goes on a journey to find his father -- and discovers a family he wouldn't...
Bunyan and Banjoes: Michigan Songs and Stories
Folklore, songs, stories, Indian legends, and activities to celebrate Michigan.
Clever Beatrice
A tall tale from Michigan's Upper Peninsula about a brave girl who faces a very large giant.
Eat My Dust!: Henry Ford’s First Race
Henry Ford enters a race to try and win money so he can build a car that everyone can own.
January’s Sparrow
A family uses the Underground Railroad to escape slavery and find a new home in Michigan.
Mackinac Bridge
The story of a young boy whose father operates a ferry boat between Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas.
Mail by the Pail
A fascinating look at the mail delivery system for Great Lakes freighters -- by pail!
Next Spring an Oriole
The story of a young girl's journey by covered wagon from Virginia to a new home in Michigan.