Turn every story into a road trip your family never forgets.
After your family reads the story, you can take the very same road trip together.
Ethan & Oliver Adventures is a state-by-state children’s book series where fiction meets the real road — blending imaginative storytelling with actual road trip stops, hands-on learning, and faith-filled moments. Each book takes families on a true-to-life journey through a different state, weaving together fun, family, history, and practical life lessons — all seen through the eyes of two curious, adventurous boys. Whether you’re reading aloud or planning your next adventure, these stories offer more than just entertainment — they invite families to slow down, explore deeply, and grow together
Nothing makes our hearts happier than hearing how these stories are bringing families together.
Take a peek at what readers are saying about their adventures with Ethan and Oliver.
This is a cleverly written story of the history of Alabama. I say clever because Jenn has made each day of a road trip vacation an exciting adventure without missing the more solemn moments. You can hear Ethan and Oliver’s curiosity and questions as if you were actually with them. Jenn has weaved the use of all 5 senses into each day. Make sure you don’t miss using the coloring and activity books. The QR codes are full of great things to keep the adventure going! Looking forward to visiting the next State with Ethan and Oliver. Elementary school teachers could use this book as an extra resource of guaranteed excitement and fun without the children realizing they are learning.
An engaging vacation to Georgia from a Christian family perspective. Zelt beautifully combines the childhood wonder of exploration and learning with tantalizing historical facts and places of interest within the state. This book will inspire learning among children and serve as an excellent itinerary list for adults visiting Georgia. Looking forward to Ethan & Oliver’s future adventures in other states !!
This is a perfect book for littles to learn the many ways we can be thankful.
Book Adventures Blog
Books that bring the journey to life. This collection highlights the stories we connect with each stop—whether it’s historical fiction set in the places we explore, picture books that echo the themes of our travels, or read-alouds that deepen the day’s wonder. If you want to read your way through the states with us, this is where the adventure begins.
Behind the Books
Before the stories unfold on the page, they’re built on prayer, purpose, and a whole lot of planning. Behind the Books shares the heart behind each Ethan & Oliver adventure—the why behind every day, every stop, and every lesson. From our military roots to our family travel dreams, these posts dig into how the stories come to life, and how we’re using each journey to grow faith, character, and curiosity along the way.
