One of the items on my kids’ summer bucket list this year was to read a book. (You can check out the post about our summer bucket list – including a FREE PRINTABLE ===>>> HERE!) And with any luck, hopefully I can get them to read more than one! 😉
Summer reading is such a great way for kids to avoid the “summer slide” that typically happens when school is out of session. And let’s be honest, I think the “summer slide” may have set in the second I took over as their home school teacher this spring when COVID-19 struck.
I don’t know about your kids, but I have been struggling to get mine to find the motivation or interest to read this summer. I’m hoping some of these summer books will peak the interest of my young readers!
I’ve also designed a cute Summer Reading Log for my kids to keep track of the books that they’re completing along the way. Now, I just have to come up with a good reward for them to receive when they’ve filled up their reading logs… I don’t think there’s any shame in a little bribery!
Here are some of the cutest summer-themed books that I have come across! Hopefully they will get your child interested in reading this summer! I found all of them available at either Amazon or Thrift Books! Or of course, you could try checking them out at your local library!
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Rules of Summer
Author: Shaun Tan
Never be late for a parade.
Never forget the password.
Never ruin a perfect plan.
Summer Color!
Author: Diana Murray
In this celebration of the outdoors, two rambunctious children take off on an adventure from their own backyard. In each new scene they discover the wondrous details–and beautiful colors–of nature.
I See Summer
Author: Charles Ghigna
Pea pods, cucumbers, and strawberries provide plenty of opportunities for counting in the garden! Follow Dad, Grandma, and other family members as they pick and count. Hidden numbers on every page give readers an opportunity to search and learn.
Summer: A Pop-Up Book
Author: David A. Carter
Just in time for summer, this is the fourth and final book in the David Carter pop-up book series about the seasons. Each spread has a brief verse and depicts flora and fauna commonly found during the summer months.
And Then Comes Summer
Author: Tom Brenner
Tom Brenner’s lovely, lyrical ode to summer will strike a chord with anyone who’s ever counted down the days until school gets out, and Jaime Kim’s illustrations leave little doubt that summer is a time like no other.
Summer Days and Nights
Author: Wong Herbert Yee
On a hot summer day, a little girl finds ways to entertain herself and stay cool. She catches a butterfly, sips lemonade, jumps in a pool, and goes on a picnic. At night, she sees an owl in a tree and a frog in a pond. Before long, she’s fast asleep, dreaming about more summer days and nights.
Summer
Author: Gerda Muller
Full of fun, active illustrations, this chunky board book shows the joys of fishing for tadpoles, playing at the beach, eating ice-cream, and enjoying evening picnics.
Mama, Is It Summer Yet?
Author: Nikki McClure
In this charming book, one little boy can’t wait for summer to arrive. He keeps asking, “Mama, is it summer yet?” Mama responds saying, ”Not yet,” but there are plenty of signs that indicate spring is changing into summer.
The Night Before Summer Camp
Author: Natasha Wing
The first day of summer camp is almost here, and one little camper doesn’t know what to expect. When rest time rolls around, he gets a bad case of nervous butterflies. But an unlikely friend reassures him that the best cure for the summertime blues is tons of summertime fun!
My Awesome Summer
Author: Paul Meisel
Get a bug’s-eye-view on the life cycle of the praying mantis, in this hilarious, scientifically accurate Nature Diary following an insect through her whole summer.
Zoomer’s Summer Snowstorm
Author: Ned Young
Who’s ever heard of a snowstorm in the summer? Zoomer, that’s who! It’s a hot summer day and Zoomer is all ready to cool off with a snow cone. But when the snow cone–making goes too far, the hot summer day turns icy cold!
Cheers for a Dozen Ears
Author: Felicia Sanzari Chernesky
In this book you will visit a farm stand and count various produce. It has rhyming text that make it fun and the illustrations are fabulous!
HAPPY SUMMER READING!!
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