Children's books for a family trip to Austria

A family reading list for Austria, from a patchwork creature to a factory-made boy.

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A story set where you are headed can turn the journey into part of the trip. For Austria, that means children's books by authors and illustrators from Austria, starting with The Little I-Am-Me by Mira Lobe. Below are two books worth packing, each available in English with links to find them at Bookshop.org or Amazon.

Best picture book
The Little I-Am-Me
Mira Lobe, illustrated by Susi Weigel · ages 3-7 · picture book

A patchwork creature searches for its identity and learns it is enough as it is.

Best chapter book
Conrad: The Factory-Made Boy
Christine Nöstlinger · ages 7-11 · chapter book

Comic, subversive Austrian fiction about a perfect child who arrives by post.

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