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25 Wonderful Books for Kids Celebrating Summer (ages 2-12)

26 Wonderful Books for Kids Celebrating Summer (ages 2-12)

We made it to summer which starts today! Every winter here in Boston, it seems like summer will never arrive. It’s not just the warm we crave, but the relaxed schedule and the long days. It’s time to celebrate summer! What are your favorite books set during the summer? Thanks for sharing!

 

26 Wonderful Books for Kids Celebrating Summer

Picture Books That Epitomize Summer

And Then Comes Summer by Tom Brenner, illustrated by Jaime Kim

It feels like summer will never arrive, but when it does, it’s time for a celebration of simple things like breaking out the flip-flops, digging up the bikes, selling lemonade, and playing outside until it gets dark. Summer is a joyful feeling as well as season of sunshine and free play. This is a book to remember to enjoy the simple pleasures. [picture book, ages 4 and up]

Hot Day on Abbott Avenue by Karen English, illustrated by Javaka Steptoe

Wonderfully illustrated with collage art, this picture book makes palpable the hottest day of summer in an inner city as two best friends wait for the other to apologize so they can enjoy the pleasures this steamy day also brings — double dutch, ice pops, and their renewed bond of best friendship. [picture book, ages 4 and up]

What Can You Do With a Paleta?/ ¿Qué Puedes Hacer con una Paleta? by Carmen Tafolla, illustrated by Magaly Morales

A paleta is a Mexican popsicle and this gorgeously illustrated picture book portrays the glorious wonders of the paleta as well as life in the barrio (neighborhood).  [picture book, ages 2-8]

The First Strawberries by Joseph Bruchac, illustrated by Anna Vojtech

Joseph Bruchac retells this Cherokee legend of how strawberries came to be long ago when the first man and woman walked the earth and quarreled. The sun coaxed the angry woman back with these sweet offerings. [picture book, ages 3 and up]

Apple Pie Fourth of July by Janet Wong, illustrated by Margaret Chodos-Irvine

When her parents cook Chinese food to sell at their store on the 4th of July, the little 2nd generation Chinese American girl thinks that her parents “don’t get it.”  No one wants Chinese food on the 4th of July, right?  A simple story that depicts perfectly the straddling of two worlds that 2nd generation children feel and, as it turns out, there are all kinds of ways to celebrate America’s birthday!   [picture book, ages 2-6]

Little Pig Saves the Ship by David Hyde Costello

Little Pig is too little to go to sailing camp with his brothers and sisters so he learns about sailing and knots with his grandpa and poppy. Together, they help Little Pig sail the toy ship that they built for him. When the ship almost gets away, Little Pig’s skill with knots comes in handy. Read this picture book with younger siblings who are too little to go to camp. [picture book, ages 3 and up]

 

Summer Picture Books To Overcome Fears

Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall

Jubari is ready to jump off the high dive, but there as he thinks about it, there are a few things to do first! This is a sweet and and gentle story about finding the courage to take a big leap into the unknown, and the rewards that it brings. A perfect picture book for anyone thinking of jumping off the diving board! [picture book, ages 4 and up]

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