Whether you’re new to the state or been here for years, here are some picture books you can share with your kids to teach them more about where they live!
Everyday Books
Night-Night South Carolina
by Katherine Sully
This book highlights some of the major areas in South Carolina, including Myrtle Beach and the Gamecocks stadium.
Lucky to Live in South Carolina
by Kate B. Jerome
This interactive book not only has information about South Carolina, but it also provides space for children to fill in information about where they live!
Little South Carolina
By Carol Crane
This is a fun book with riddles for children to learn more about the flora, fauna, and history of South Carolina.
Good Night South Carolina
By Adam Gamble and Mark Jasper
This book focuses more on the beaches of South Carolina. There is also a “Good Night Charleston” version.
P is for Palmetto
By Carol Crane
Kids will love the beautiful illustrations in this Alphabet primer!
Net Numbers: A South Carolina Number Book
By Carol Crane
Again, if you want to learn more about the beaches out here, this book is a great option.
Holiday Books
Tiny the South Carolina Easter Bunny
By Eric James
With the Easter Bunny trapped, it’s up to Tiny to save Easter in South Carolina! But being a bunny isn’t as easy as it looks, especially for an elephant. In this fun and playful story, find out how Tiny uses his own special talents to save Easter!
A Halloween Scare in South Carolina
By Eric James
This humorous, creative story is the perfect Halloween adventure for children and parents to share.
The Twelve Days of Christmas in South Carolina
By Melinda Long
Rainbow-painted houses, yummy shrimp stew, war heroes, prowling pirates, kudzu monsters, leaping dolphins…and a wren in a palmetto tree: that’s a South Carolina Christmas, and Laura is experiencing it all for the first time! Kids will love exploring this magical southern state with her.
Cool books! Great resource. 🙂