Romania - Children's Books

 

Romania is home to Dracula's castle, also known as Bran Castle, in Transylvania, the perfect spot for a family trip, especially a road trip! Not only are there some wonderful children's picture books about Romanian folk tales but there is also the opportunity to grab a book or watch a film about Dracula as well to get the kids extra excited for a Romanian adventure.

Know of a kids travel book for Romania missing from this list? Please feel free to note it in a comment below!

Children's Books about Romania

[Mama Traveler Recommendation!] The Impudent Rooster: A beautifully illustrated children's picture book about a classic Romanian folk tale.

The Two Pennies Pouch: Romanian Folk Tale Translated and Retold: Romanian folk tale adapted from Ion Creanga and translated.

Castle Dracula: Romania's Vampire Home: Meet the real Dracula in this gripping story of Romania's legendary Bran Castle—today known as Castle Dracula: Romania's Vampire Home. Adventure-seeking readers will learn how Bran Castle's most famous visitor—the fearsome Vlad the Impaler—defended a besieged nation while inspiring a legend of vampires and the undead. Four-color photos, maps, timelines and compelling narratives will enlighten students as they explore 700 years of Romanian history through the corridors and secret passageways of Castle Dracula.

Let's Visit Transylvania!: Adventures of Bella & Harry: Join sibling Chihuahuas, Bella and Harry, as they travel to Transylvania and learn about Vlad III Dracula, search for mythical vampires, visit beautiful castles and explore hidden passageways.

Tales and Stories: A classic collection of Romanian tales and stories translated from the original into English but may be a bit dark for younger audiences.

My First Book - Romania: All About Romania For Kids: The culture, the beauty, the landmarks, the food - it is simply fascinating. In this book, we cover all of those magical elements about ROMANIA in a digestible and engaging way!  Combining fun and education, we use real-life images to help your child learn about the country.

Bonus! Kids Books about Dracula

[Mama Traveler Recommendation!] Dracula: A BabyLit® Counting Primer: Mama Traveler Notes: An absolutely adorable counting book featuring the story of Dracula. You'll be howling with the wolves with your toddler! While the concept is simple, the book is more literarily accurate compared to other children's books retelling the story of Dracula as it actually does manage to include all the main characters, including all five heroes.

Dracula (Baby's Classics): Take a first BITE out of gothic classics with this “charming, age-appropriate” board book edition of Bram Stoker's Dracula—perfect for little hands!

Dracula - Kid Classics: The Classic Edition Reimagined Just-for-Kids!: Now the classic novel by Bram Stoker is an illustrated storybook perfect for children! Kid Classics: Dracula is a fun way for kids to experience classic literature at their reading level—and just the right amount of spooky!