Kentucky is a beautiful state with great natural wonders, traditions, and iconic people. Take a tour of this great state by reading through these Kentucky Chidlren’s Books.
Be sure to check out the other 49 states, too!
Books
My Mountain Song by Shutta Crum
My Mountain Song is a beautifully written book about a girl visiting her great-grandfather. He teaches her that everyone has a song inside of them made of memories. Join Brenda as she begins to make her own Mountain Song.
That Book Woman by Heather Henson
This book honors the “Pack Horse Librarians” who rode around making sure children had access to books and learned to read. This is one story that is set in Appalachia; the mountainous region in Kentucky. Don’t have the book available? Watch a reading here!
A Penny’s Worth of Character by Jesse Stuart
This story takes place in a rural Kentucky town. Learn lessons about Honesty with this Kentucky children’s book.
Kids to the Rescue: Adventures in Mammoth Cave by William Haponski
Learn about the geology of Mammoth Cave in Kentucky in this fun story of a rescue!
Who Was Muhammad Ali? by Jame Buckley Jr
“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” – Muhammad Ali. Known as “the Greatest,” Muhammad Ali was a force in the heavyweight champion world. Discover what made him so special in this book!
Daniel Boone: Woodsman of Kentucky
Read about Daniel Boone and the “Boonesborough” settlement of 1775 in Kentucky.
D is For Derby: A Kentucky Alphabet by Helen Wilbur
The Kentucky Derby is the oldest continuous sporting event in the United States! Learn about this sport from A to Z in the “D is for Derby” Kentucky Children’s book.
The Last Black King of the Kentucky Derby by Crystal Hubbard
This little known story in American sports history follows the trials and triumphs of the last African American to ever win the Kentucky Derby.
Seabiscuit the Wonder Horse by Meghan McCarthy
Catch a video reading of this book here!
Who was Seabiscuit? by James Buckley Jr
Read about this amazing Kentucky Derby horse!
What’s so Great About Kentucky? by Sherra G. Edgar
And of course – get to know this great state through a good non-fiction book.
Activities
Create a Kentucky Derby Hat – use construction paper, boxes, fake flowers, real flowers, pipe cleaners, Toole, canisters….whatever you have
Make A Derby Horse from a Pool Noodle…and have a race!
