Are you looking for a wonderful list of children’s books set in Washington? Here are some of our favorites! Each of these children’s books is either set in Washington or features a person who has close ties to the state. Home of Mt. St. Helen’s, a beautiful coastline, and the culturally-diverse city of Seattle, Washington State is a fascinating place to study! If you’d like more information on each book, read more by clicking on the affiliate links listed below.
A Day at the Market
Discover the fascinating, vibrant world of Seattle's' iconic Pike's Place Market.
A Ticket to the Pennant
A young boy cheers for the Seattle Rainiers as they play for the pennant -- but he has to find...
Boxcar Children: The Seattle Puzzle
The Boxcar children uncover a mystery in Seattle when a riddle is taped to their dinner table at the Hungry...
Eagle Boy
The story of a Northwest Coastal Indian boy who loves eagles and ultimately saves his tribe from starvation.
Elliott the Otter
The story of an otter who rules the roost in the bay of Seattle's Puget Sound.
Eva of the Farm
A middle-grade novel about a young girl who tries to save her foreclosed family farm. Written in verse.
I Survived the Eruption of Mt. St. Helens
A young girl tries to esacpe the eruption of Mt. St. Helens near her home.
Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla
The true story of Ivan, a gorilla who lived for many years in a Tacoma, Washington mall until he was...
Our Only May Amelia
The story of a Washington pioneer girl in the late 1800s who has seven brothers and is hoping for a...
Some Kind of Courage
A young boy who has lost everyone close to him goes on a dangerous journey to save his pony.