Children's Books That Provide A Sense of Place

What are some of your favorite children's books that provide a sense of place? By that, I mean books that depict those things that make a place special or unique. In our family, if we can't get to Maine on vacation, we get there with the Maine children's picture books of award winning author and illustrator Robert McCloskey: Blueberries for Sal, One Morning in Maine, and Time of Wonder, his first picture book in color. Do you and/or your children have a special children's book that transports you to a favorite place? Let me know by clicking on "Comments" below and sharing your recommendations.

(Cover art courtesy of Puffin Books)