The Scrambled States of America
By Laurie Keller
The Story
Bored with their spots on the map, all fifty states swap places overnight at a states party — until the switcheroo starts causing chaos and someone has to set the country straight.
Why It's Special
For the kid who loves maps, road trips, and asking where things are, this turns the whole country into one giant, giggly geography lesson.
- Big idea: Everyone (and every place) has its own spot for a reason — and shaking things up is fun until you realize why things were the way they were.
- Vibes: Silly, fast-talking, and packed with visual jokes on every page.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy maps and road trips
- like to spot funny details hidden in illustrations
- are working on learning U.S. geography
- love stories with a big cast of characters
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think Virginia and Idaho wanted to swap places?
- Imagination: If your state could trade places with any other state for a day, which one would you pick and why?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever traded something with a friend and then wished you hadn't?
- Geography fun: Can you find your own state on the map in the book?
