Children's books for a family trip to Hungary

A family reading list for Hungary, from a shape-shifting fairy tale to a seafaring mouse.

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A story set where you are headed can turn the journey into part of the trip. For Hungary, that means children's books by authors and illustrators from Hungary, starting with Arnica, the Duck Princess by Ervin Lázár. Below are three books worth packing, each available in English with links to find them at Bookshop.org or Amazon.

Best chapter book
Arnica, the Duck Princess
Ervin Lázár · ages 7-11 · illustrated novel

A Hungarian fairy-tale novel in which a princess and a pauper break a shape-shifting curse.

Best middle-grade adventure
Rumini
Judit Berg · ages 8-12 · middle-grade

A brave little mouse sails into magical high-seas adventures.

Best younger pick
Good Night, Annipanni
Veronika Marék · ages 2-5 · picture book

Gentle, warm picture-book stories starring a little teddy bear.

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