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Read This! 7 Awesome Northwest Kids’ Books

Tired of the same ole bedtime story? Click through for the best Northwest kids’ books of the 21st century.

By Erin Cranston March 5, 2014

As kids, we all had a favorite book that was requested at bedtime, read repeatedly until the spine broke and the pages were torn. For some it was friendly Richard Scarry; for others, silly Dr. Seuss. But for those of us who grew up in the Pacific Northwest, there was always one book on our bedside tables: the sweet story about a grumpy ball of orange fluff named the Wheedle, whose nose blinked red as he snoozed on top of the Space Needle. Lucky for us, that book is still in print, and still causes many kiddos to stare at the top of the Needle and wonder…but are there any iconic Northwest kids’ books for the 21^st century? Flip through our gallery and decide for yourself.

Seattle ABC: A Larry Gets Lost Book

Much like the Wheedle, Larry and his human boy Pete have become Seattle kids’ books regulars, coming across landmarks as they head for an adventure you can only get in Seattle. Whether they’re riding the monorail, cruising along Alaskan Way or floating by houseboats and hydroplanes, Larry and Pete are teaching our Littles there are letters to be found everywhere, and of course, U is indeed for umbrella. Larry Gets Lost creator and illustrator John Skewes and author Robert Schwartz are both Northwest residents, which is obvious in this familiar and fun look at all our glorious city has to offer.

Find it at: Queen Anne Book Company

Did we miss your favorite Northwest-themed kids’ book? Let us know in a comment below!

-Erin Cranston

Photo credits: Haley Stocking/Sasquatch Books