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Whether you\u2019re reading in the park, on a sandy beach, or in the air conditioning, this list features great books for kids ages 2 to 8 to read this summer!<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Toddler Summer Reading Books<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preschool Summer Reading Books<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kindergarten Summer Reading Books<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Grade Summer Reading Books<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second Grade Summer Reading Books<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Summer is the perfect time to do more reading, especially with books that celebrate the season\u2019s sunshine and experiences! This list of summer-themed books for kids<\/strong> includes stories about beach days, garden fun, nature exploration, and more. Whether you\u2019re relaxing at home or heading out on a family trip, this list of books for kids is a great way to celebrate summer and keep young readers engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more books to read this summer with kids, try the ABCmouse’s digital library filled with over 400 books\u2013it’s free with your ABCmouse subscription!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Toddler Summer Reading List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though kids this age might sit through longer books, most do best with reads that are short and sweet. These selections feature a lot of board books, which can endure some rough-and-tumble play but also offer an important introduction to text and illustrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. I See Summer<\/a> by Charles Ghigna, illustrated by Ag Jatkowska<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Mama, Is It Summer Yet?<\/strong><\/a> by Nikki McClure<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Baby Loves Summer<\/a> by Karen Katz<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Mouse\u2019s First Summer<\/a> by Lauren Thompson, illustrated by Buket Erdogan<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Who\u2019s Hiding at the Beach<\/a> by Katharine McEwen<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Hello, World! Garden Time<\/a> by Jill McDonald<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. S is for S\u2019mores<\/a> by Helen Foster James, illustrated by Lita Judge<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Into the Sand Castle<\/a> by Cindy Jin, illustrated by Allison Black<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    I See Summer<\/a> by Charles Ghigna, illustrated by Ag Jatkowska<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What do you see when you think of summer? Read this book together, then ask your child what other summer images come to mind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Mama, Is It Summer Yet?<\/strong><\/a> by Nikki McClure<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Get little ones excited about the transition from spring to summer with this sweet and calming pick. The repetition of the title phrase will soon have kids chanting along as you read.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Baby Loves Summer<\/a> by Karen Katz<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Lift-the-flap books add an interactive element to reading, helping toddlers to engage in the pages even though they can\u2019t yet read the words. They\u2019ll love peeking behind the flaps of this one to find sunshine, ice cream, and other summer delights!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Mouse\u2019s First Summer<\/a> by Lauren Thompson, illustrated by Buket Erdogan<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This board book version of one of the classic Mouse tales is ideal for little hands. Explore the wonders of the summer season, then check out the rest of the \u201cMouse\u2019s First\u201d books for other seasons, holidays, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Who\u2019s Hiding at the Beach<\/a> by Katharine McEwen<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here\u2019s another lift-the-flap book for your toddler\u2019s summer reading list, this one featuring everything you might encounter during a sunny day at the beach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Hello, World! Garden Time<\/a> by Jill McDonald<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Prepare little ones to dig their fingers into the soil with this summer read, full of pictures and simple informative text about all the things you\u2019ll find in a garden.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    S is for S\u2019mores<\/a> by Helen Foster James, illustrated by Lita Judge<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Learn letters and the sounds they make as you teach little ones about the pleasures of a camping trip. This one is especially fun to read in a backyard tent!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Into the Sand Castle<\/a> by Cindy Jin, illustrated by Allison Black<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This sunny read has all the best features of a toddler book: sturdy board pages, flaps to lift and discover, and simple but engaging text. Plus, the whole book is shaped like a sand castle!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Pair this list of summer books with our free printable reading logs and reward charts<\/a>!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Preschool Summer Reading List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    As their attention spans lengthen, you can add longer, more detailed books to your child\u2019s summer reading list. These selections offer easy-to-understand text and illustrations that kids will love to study up close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. All Around Bustletown: Summer<\/a> by Rotraut Susanne Berner<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Summer Days and Nights<\/a> by Wong Herbert Yee<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. The Wonders of Summer<\/a> by Kealy Connor Lonning<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Summer Is \u2026<\/a> by Barbara Pinke, illustrated by Alvin Adhi<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt<\/a> by Kate Messner, illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Beach Bummer<\/a> by Ryan T. Higgins<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Bats at the Beach<\/a> by Brian Lies<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. Curious George Goes Camping<\/a> by H. A. Rey and Margret Rey<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      All Around Bustletown: Summer<\/a> by Rotraut Susanne Berner<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The pages of this summer read are filled with detailed illustrations for preschoolers to explore. Use the drawings to help make your own summer bucket list!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Summer Days and Nights<\/a> by Wong Herbert Yee<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u201cIt\u2019s too hot!\u201d When that summer refrain kicks in, pull out this book for some quiet time in the shade and learn how one adventurous little girl makes the most of the season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      The Wonders of Summer<\/a> by Kealy Connor Lonning<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The unique bond between a father and daughter makes this book a special one. The illustrations bring the very simple text to life, illustrating the best that summer has to offer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Summer Is \u2026<\/a> by Barbara Pinke, illustrated by Alvin Adhi<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Before you read, ask your child to make a list of what summer means to them. Then, see how many of those things appear in this fun rhyming read-aloud.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt<\/a> by Kate Messner, illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Over and Under series captivates with its examinations of the world above and below ground. This entry dives into a garden, with worms and insects underneath and flowers and birds above.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Beach Bummer<\/a> by Ryan T. Higgins<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Mother Bruce fans will love joining Little Bruce during his day at the beach, even though nothing seems to make this small grumpy bear happy\u2014as usual!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Bats at the Beach<\/a> by Brian Lies<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Most of us only go to the beach during the day. Find out what it\u2019s like at night with some playful bats who\u2019ve come to enjoy their own time at the shore.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Curious George Goes Camping<\/a> by H. A. Rey and Margret Rey<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Everyone\u2019s favorite mischievous monkey manages to get himself in trouble (of course!) while on a camping trip. Can he find a way to be helpful, instead of making more mischief?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Kindergarten Summer Reading List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      As kindergarteners begin their real dive into the world of reading, books with engaging text and a creative use of language are vital. It’s also important to have illustrations, as learning to understand a story from context is an important skill too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Summer is Here<\/a> by Ren\u00e9e Watson, illustrated by Bea Jackson<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Summer Song<\/a> by Kevin Henkes, illustrated by Laura Dronzek<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. And Then Comes Summer<\/a> by Tom Brenner, illustrated by Jaime Kim<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Cannonball<\/a> by Sacha Cotter, illustrated by Josh Morgan<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Flower Garden<\/a> by Eve Bunting, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. Little Kids First Nature Guide: Explore the Beach<\/a> by Alli Brydon<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      7. The Camping Trip<\/a> by Jennifer K. Mann<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      8. A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee<\/a> by Chris Van Dusen<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        Summer is Here<\/a> by Ren\u00e9e Watson, illustrated by Bea Jackson<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Like the bubbles blown by the little girl on the cover, summer days drift by all too quickly. Read this book with kindergarteners to remind them to enjoy all the great things this time of year brings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        Summer Song<\/a> by Kevin Henkes, illustrated by Laura Dronzek<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u201cSummer is a green song,\u201d writes Henkes in this lyrical book, part of a quartet he and Dronzek have written about the seasons. The author\u2019s artful text makes this one perfect for little ones just beginning to understand the magic of words.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        And Then Comes Summer<\/a> by Tom Brenner, illustrated by Jaime Kim<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        With its repeated use of \u201cWhen\u201d and \u201cThen,\u201d this summer pick makes an excellent read-aloud. Invite little ones to create their own \u201cWhen\/Then\u201d statements about summer!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        Cannonball<\/a> by Sacha Cotter, illustrated by Josh Morgan<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        What does it take to make the perfect cannonball into the pool? Everyone has advice for the boy in this tale, but in the end, he has to do things his own way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        Flower Garden<\/a> by Eve Bunting, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Join a little girl as she finds and creates gardens everywhere. The illustrations in this modern-day classic make it worthy of exploration all on their own.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        Little Kids First Nature Guide: Explore the Beach<\/a> by Alli Brydon<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Take this book along on your next beach trip so kids can learn to identify all the cool stuff they see, hear, and find. It\u2019s also handy for planning your next adventure at the shore!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        The Camping Trip<\/a> by Jennifer K. Mann<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Ernestine is totally ready to go camping, new sleeping bag and all. But things don\u2019t turn out exactly as she expected. Can she find a way to have fun even when she\u2019s out of her comfort zone?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee<\/a> by Chris Van Dusen<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Mr. Magee and his trusty dog Dee are off to the woods! Everything is great\u2014until one local bear with a love for marshmallows stirs up a little too much excitement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        First Grade Summer Book List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        While first graders still love read-alouds, they\u2019re also starting to be able to read on their own. This mix of selections offers excellent story time picks, but also a few that first graders can begin to tackle independently or with light assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Freedom Summer<\/a> by Deborah Wiles, illustrated by Jerome Lagarrigue<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. How I Spent My Summer Vacation<\/a> by Mark Teague<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer<\/a> by Benjamin Chaud and Davide Cali<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. The Night Before Summer Vacation<\/a> by Natasha Wing, illustrated by Julie Durrell<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Summer<\/a> by Alice Low, illustrated by Roy McKie<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        6. Pete the Cat Goes Camping<\/a> by James Dean<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        7. Lucy\u2019s Summer<\/a> by Donald Hall, illustrated by Michael McCurdy<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
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          Freedom Summer<\/a> by Deborah Wiles, illustrated by Jerome Lagarrigue<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Journey back to a place and time when a little Black boy and a little White boy were best friends, but weren\u2019t allowed to do many things together. This one is sure to start some discussions, but the message is an important one: things really can get better if people want them to.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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          How I Spent My Summer Vacation<\/a> by Mark Teague<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Wallace was supposed to visit his aunt over the summer. Instead, he says, he was taken by cowboys and learned the ways of the West! Wallace\u2019s tale may not be entirely true, but it\u2019s still a lot of fun.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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          The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer<\/a> by Benjamin Chaud and Davide Cali<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          It turns out Wallace isn\u2019t the only one with a crazy tale to tell! The boy in this fun summer book found a treasure map in a bottle, and followed it off on a great adventure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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          The Night Before Summer Vacation<\/a> by Natasha Wing, illustrated by Julie Durrell<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \u201cTwas the night before leaving on summer vacation. My family was bursting with anticipation.\u201d This twist on the Clement Moore classic will be a hit with kids, whether they know the original poem or not.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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          Summer<\/a> by Alice Low, illustrated by Roy McKie<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \u201cI love the things that summer brings \u2026\u201d This easy-reader classic has been beloved for generations. Today\u2019s first graders will enjoy sounding out the words that accompany the simple illustrations just as much as their parents did.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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          Pete the Cat Goes Camping<\/a> by James Dean<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Emergent readers probably already know and love Pete, so this account of his crazy camping adventures is the perfect fit for your summer reading list.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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          Lucy\u2019s Summer<\/a> by Donald Hall, illustrated by Michael McCurdy<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          What was summer like over 100 years ago? Turns out that children in 1910 enjoyed a lot of the same things kids do today, including parades and ice cream. But other things were very different. This journey back in time is the ideal read for a lazy summer afternoon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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          The Camping Trip That Changed America<\/a> by Barb Rosenstock and Mordicai Gerstein<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The National Parks are a familiar and important part of America today, but they might not exist if it weren\u2019t for a trip that Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir took together one summer, as told in this nonfiction summer pick.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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          Second Grade Summer Book List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          At this age, most kids are taking on easy reader and chapter books independently. Encourage them to continue their reading practice over the summer with these favorites, written at the perfect level for second grade readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Seashell Key<\/a> by Lourdes Heuer, illustrated by Lynnor Bontigao<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer<\/a> by Megan McDonald<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. City Summer, Country Summer<\/a> by Kiese Laymon, illustrated Alexis Franklin<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Summer of the Woods<\/a> by Steven K. Smith<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          5. Cam Jansen and the Summer Camp Mysteries<\/a> by David A. Adler, illustrated by Joy Allen<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          6. My First Garden<\/a> by Livi Gosling<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          7. Camp<\/a> by Kayla Miller<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          8. Owl Diaries: Eva at the Beach<\/a> by Rebecca Elliott<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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            Seashell Key<\/a> by Lourdes Heuer, illustrated by Lynnor Bontigao<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Meet the kids of this tourist town, who spend their summers living and playing alongside their family businesses (and in one case, in a lighthouse!). This is the first of a chapter book series, with book two already out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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            Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer<\/a> by Megan McDonald<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Young readers have been following Judy Moody\u2019s adventures for years. In this volume, Judy\u2019s expecting summer to be boring, until she comes up with some creative ways to make it totally exciting after all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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            City Summer, Country Summer<\/a> by Kiese Laymon, illustrated Alexis Franklin<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Three boys who live in the city spend one amazing summer staying with family in rural Mississippi. As they explore the woods and countryside, they compare and contrast their activities with those they enjoy during urban summers at home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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            Summer of the Woods<\/a> by Steven K. Smith<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Chapter book mysteries have the ability to draw in even reluctant readers. This one follows two brothers who try to solve a sixty-year-old crime in their new Virginia neighborhood.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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            Cam Jansen and the Summer Camp Mysteries<\/a> by David A. Adler, illustrated by Joy Allen<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Looking for more mysteries? The Cam Jansen series has you covered! This collection of three mystery tales centered around summer camp is terrific for voracious readers who are always looking for something new.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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            My First Garden<\/a> by Livi Gosling<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            As kids get older, they often help in family gardens. Help them learn more about what, how, and why to grow food and plants with this easy-reader nonfiction pick.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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            Camp<\/a> by Kayla Miller<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Graphic novels have a lot of value for readers of all ages. In this joyously-illustrated story, Olive and her friend Willow find navigating summer friendships a little more tricky than they planned for.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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            Owl Diaries: Eva at the Beach<\/a> by Rebecca Elliott<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Eva and her bestie Lucy can\u2019t wait to enjoy a day at the beach, making sandcastles and picking up shells. But Eva has a secret: she\u2019s afraid to go into the water (what if she counters a shark?). It takes the support of friends to change her mind and turn this owl into a water bird!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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            ABC<\/strong><\/strong>mouse YouTube Books<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

            Young children will love listening to this collection of stories as they watch animated videos bring them to life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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            Summer Bucket List Ideas<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            Get over 170 different ways to enjoy summer with your family!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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            Summer Activities to Do at Home<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            Check out these 40 ideas to keep kids busy and having fun right at home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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            Best Books for Kindergarteners<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

            35 fun and engaging books, from silly to informative, hand-picked for your kindergartener!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            Best Books for First Graders<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

            From humorous to educational, your first grader will delight in reading these 30 books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            Best Books for Second Graders<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

            Perfect for reading together or independently, these 30 must-read books can help keep second graders engaged, entertained, and eager to turn the page!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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