Are you looking for a wonderful list of children’s books set in Vermont? Here are some of our favorites! Each of these children’s books is either set in Vermont or features a person who has close ties to the state. Home of the Green Mountains and a maple sugaring hotspot, Vermont has incredible natural scenery and quite a bit of early American history. If you’d like more information on each book, read more by clicking on the affiliate links listed below.
A Doctor Like Papa
The story of a young girl whose dream is to become a doctor like her father.
Alec’s Primer
A slave owner's granddaughter teaches a slave to read and encourages him to work toward freedom.
As Long As There Are Mountains
A young girl tries to get her home and life back after her family's barn burns down and her father...
Champ and Me by the Maple Tree
The story of the legend of Champ, the monster of Lake Champlain, and his friendship with a young Vermont girl.
Daisy and the Doll
A young African-American girl living in 1800s Vermont triumphs over discrimination in her school.
Ethan Allen: Green Mountain Boy
A biography of Ethan Allen, an American patriot, politician, farmer, and native of Vermont.
From Dawn Till Dusk
A beautifully-illustrated picture book that captures life on a Vermont farm during different seasons of the year.
John and Tom
When a logger's foot gets trapped under a fallen tree, he hopes his faithful horse can save the day.
John Deere, That’s Who!
A picture book biography of John Deere, the name behind the world's most famous tractor brand.
Justin Morgan Had a Horse
The true story of small, unassuming "Little Bub" who would go on to become the first Morgan horse.