Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year) is coming up – it’s the Year of the Dragon.
Legends and lucky symbols of the New Year, videos of San Francisco and Bangkok, children’s books, fun food to celebrate the holiday.
Celebrate Lunar New Year
Winter Wonders Children’s Books
Children’s books transport us to the poetry of snow, mythical journeys in winter landscapes, a true story of Antarctica, the beauty and wildlife of winter woods, joy and imagination of a city changed by snow overnight.
Read more…San Francisco Fun Holiday Sweets
A delight for families visiting San Francisco in the Christmas season – throughout the city, shops and bakeries are filled with fun holiday treats.
Here’s some favorite shops in different neighborhoods – Ferry Building, Japantown, North Beach and Ghirardelli Square.
Mele Kalikimaka – from Honolulu
Mele Kalikimaka – Merry Christmas – from Honolulu.
December in Honolulu is a delightful holiday season – Honolulu City Lights, seasonal craft workshops and children’s activities, live music outdoors.
Van Gogh’s Sunflowers: Light on Light
In fall, we see sunflowers everywhere. So did the artist Vincent Van Gogh.
Find out where kids can see Van Gogh sunflower paintings in art museums, and read children’s books about the artist.
Read more…25 Banned Books Recommended by Travel for Kids
25 banned or challenged books we recommend on Travel for Kids.
Book bans turn libraries and classrooms into deserts, deprived of books judged unacceptable by a small group of people.
Pick a favorite banned book to read!