Take Me Home: An Activity Journal for Young Explorers (Take Me #1)
by Mary Richards
5 out of 5 stars

This journal encourages the reader to go on an exploration of their own home, really noticing things around the house and how the rooms are laid out. You can draw a map of your house, sketch your front door, and make up a story about characters who lived in your house before you moved in. There are little tidbits of information about the history of homes and different features of architecture around the world.

Take Me on Vacation: The Young Explorer’s Guide to Every Vacation in the World (Take Me #2)
by Mary Richards
5 out of 5 stars

This journal offers the reader the perfect journal for recording their experiences while away from home, really noticing things they encounter and the places they see. You can draw a map of your destination, sketch a famous landmark, and invent your own travel game. There are little tidbits of information about the history of travel and different famous places around the world.

I loved the colorful pages full of fun activities and journal prompts! Doing these activities is really relaxing and thoughtful. It really forces you to consider a different perspective and see things in a fresh way. I really liked all the cool illustrations and bits of history.

Take Me Home would be the perfect gift for a child in quarantine! Take Me on Vacation would be the perfect gift for a kid going on vacation, and would encourage some quiet and reflective moments during the trip.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.