PARENTING
City Baby DC
Holly Morse Caldwell
trade paper
208 pages
9780789316868
19.95

Claiming to be the only comprehensive guide to having and raising your children in the nation’s capital, this offering by a local mom also includes Maryland and Virginia.


Eyewitness Travel Family Guide Washington, D.C.
Revised Ed
Aruna Ghose
trade paper
9780756698744
256 pages
25.00

Packed with colorful photos and graphics, here is the perfect guide for planning and enjoying a stress-free vacation, combining the best cultural attractions with family-friendly activities.


Fodor’s Around Washington, D.C. With Kids
7th ed

Kathryn McKay
trade paper
9780891419747
160 pages
12.99

Plan 68 great days with kids in D.C. minute with this mighty mite of a book, which includes flip-art and games, just for fun.


Fodor's Family Washington D.C. with Kids
1st ed

Jennifer DePrima
trade paper
208 pages
9781400008889
10.95

Here’s a brand new format of Fodor guide. It’s pocket-sized, which helps. The “where can I find” pages are golden- with topics like playgrounds, public bathrooms and good coffee.


Fodor's Washington, D.C. with Kids
4th ed

Burt & Perlis
trade paper
430 pages
9781400019229
16.95

DC is such a great place to visit with kids, Fodor’s has two guides aimed at that demographic. This one is comprehensive, with helpful sidebars that tell you if an attraction is good for teens, tweens or tikes.


Fun With the Family Virginia
8th ed

Candyce H. Stapen
trade paper
9780762757251
194 pages
14.95

Written by a parent for parents, this opinionated, personal, and easy-to-use guide has hundreds of ideas to keep the kids entertained for an hour, a day or a weekend.


Going Places with Children in Washington, D.C.
18th ed

Green Acres School
Brian Roach, editor
trade paper
9780960899883
224 pages
15.95

During its fifty-plus years as the go-to guide for families traveling in the Nation's Capital and environs, this book has been often imitated, never equaled. Its special charm includes illustrations and sidebars done by the students.


Independent School Guide for Washington, D.C. and Surrounding Area
13th ed.

Jill Zacharie, editor
trade paper
320 pages
0-9700022-1-1
18.95

This most comprehensive edition to date has listings for over 525 schools. Topics covered include websites, tuition, special courses, extracurriculars, financial aid, e-mail addresses, extended day, educational specialists and organizations and much more.


The Kid’s Guide to Washington, D.C.
Eileen Ogintz
trade paper
9780762786473
154 pages
10.95

Here’s a guidebook kids can call their own and share with their parents to help everyone have a great visit. Colorful and bursting with tips, puzzles and fun facts.


Open Road's Washington DC with Kids
Pape & Calabrese
trade paper
208 pages
9781593600983
14.95

Here is expert information on family-friendly hotels and restaurants, free concerts, advice on how to avoid long lines and other money-saving tips.