The Top 10 Summer Reading Books For Kids

The Top 10 Summer Reading Books For Kids

Carly Dunn |  May 9, 2021

Carly Dunn |  May 9, 2021

Summer is coming up and it's the PERFECT time for the little ones to be practicing their reading & having fun! We know that finding summer reading books for children can be hard, especially when they're not quite ready for chapter books... So we asked Teachers EVERYWHERE for their summer reading recommendations for little readers. We sifted through THOUSANDS of recommendations and narrowed it down to 10 books that got overwhelmingly positive reviews! Here is the list:

Summer is coming up and it's the PERFECT time for the little ones to be practicing their reading & having fun! We know that finding summer reading books for children can be hard, especially when they're not quite ready for chapter books... So we asked Teachers EVERYWHERE for their summer reading recommendations for little readers. We sifted through THOUSANDS of recommendations and narrowed it down to 10 books that got overwhelmingly positive reviews! Here is the list:

BY BETH COSTANZO

BY BETH COSTANZO

BY BETH COSTANZO

BY BETH COSTANZO

What better way to start summer of than taking a trip to the ocean!? This beautifully illustrated book is like taking a walk on your favorite shore. It's one that will have your kids packing their bags for the beach! And the simple sentences make it a great resource for practicing reading!

What better way to start summer of than taking a trip to the ocean!? This beautifully illustrated book is like taking a walk on your favorite shore. It's one that will have your kids packing their bags for the beach! And the simple sentences make it a great resource for practicing reading!

This book checks ALL the boxes for the perfect summer reading book! Not only are the illustrations and story going to immerse your child in this amazing underwater adventure, but it's also a beginner's chapter book! With 3 chapters, it's just the transition that most kids need when moving over to chapter books. This books is truly perfect for keeping little readers entertained AND helping them with their skills!

This book checks ALL the boxes for the perfect summer reading book! Not only are the illustrations and story going to immerse your child in this amazing underwater adventure, but it's also a beginner's chapter book! With 3 chapters, it's just the transition that most kids need when moving over to chapter books. This books is truly perfect for keeping little readers entertained AND helping them with their skills!

BY VINCE CLEGHORNE

BY VINCE CLEGHORNE

A hilarious adventure that will keep the kids entertained! Join Mich & Moose on funny journey to help Spinner the Spider find somewhere her web will actually stick! This book is SO fun for children to read and they won't want to put it down all summer!

A hilarious adventure that will keep the kids entertained! Join Mich & Moose on funny journey to help Spinner the Spider find somewhere her web will actually stick! This book is SO fun for children to read and they won't want to put it down all summer!

BY IAN MCARTHUR

BY IAN MCARTHUR

Show your child that being different is not something to laugh at, but rather something to accept and appreciate! This funny summertime story brings children to a farm where one particular rooster's voice doesn't sound quite right... Children LOVE the lively illustrations within this fun tale. 

Show your child that being different is not something to laugh at, but rather something to accept and appreciate! This funny summertime story brings children to a farm where one particular rooster's voice doesn't sound quite right... Children LOVE the lively illustrations within this fun tale. 

BY MERYL DAVIS

BY MERYL DAVIS

Summer is time for fun and games, but it can also be a GREAT time to bond with your little one! Written by an Olympic Gold-Medalist, this amazing book can be a dedicated time of sole focus and attention for children, which is a catalyst for open communication. It can make for some very special summer memories!

Summer is time for fun and games, but it can also be a GREAT time to bond with your little one! Written by an Olympic Gold-Medalist, this amazing book can be a dedicated time of sole focus and attention for children, which is a catalyst for open communication. It can make for some very special summer memories!

BY CHERYL JOHNSON

BY CHERYL JOHNSON

Summer is the PERFECT time to learn about the nature around us! This fun book helps children discover the amazing birds that live in our own backyards! Your child will be thrilled to lookout for the different birds that fill this amazing book. It's a great summertime activity!

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Summer is the PERFECT time to learn about the nature around us! This fun book helps children discover the amazing birds that live in our own backyards! Your child will be thrilled to lookout for the different birds that fill this amazing book. It's a great summertime activity!

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BY CHALAINE KILDUFF

BY CHALAINE KILDUFF

What better way to teach your child some valuable lessons than learning from cute pups! "Sit. Stay. Love." is a collection of wise life lessons for kids from a doggy's perspective. With easy rhymes and adorable illustrations, this amazing story helps children in their reading abilities AND teaches important values.

What better way to teach your child some valuable lessons than learning from cute pups! "Sit. Stay. Love." is a collection of wise life lessons for kids from a doggy's perspective. With easy rhymes and adorable illustrations, this amazing story helps children in their reading abilities AND teaches important values.

BY JASON KUTASI

BY JASON KUTASI

Take a summer adventure with the Bear Brigade! We know that your child will be spending a lot of this summer outside, and this book teaches kids the importance of being safe in the Great Outdoors, listening to your parents, and teaching the importance of family.

Take a summer adventure with the Bear Brigade! We know that your child will be spending a lot of this summer outside, and this book teaches kids the importance of being safe in the Great Outdoors, listening to your parents, and teaching the importance of family.

BY JASON KUTASI

BY JASON KUTASI

This is the hilarious summer tale of Piper the Puppy who sure is tired of eating dog food. So he decides to visit all the animals on his Old Kentucky farm to find a better option." A fun summer story, this book is dedicated to the little ones who don't eat their vegetables!

This is the hilarious summer tale of Piper the Puppy who sure is tired of eating dog food. So he decides to visit all the animals on his Old Kentucky farm to find a better option." A fun summer story, this book is dedicated to the little ones who don't eat their vegetables!

We were able to work with the publisher to get a Buy 2 Get 1 Free deal for everyone who reads this article! Or you can get a MASSIVE discount when you buy all 10 books! This limited-time deal ends tonight so make sure to claim your copies now!

We were able to work with the publisher to get a Buy 2 Get 1 Free deal for everyone who reads this article! Or you can get a MASSIVE discount when you buy all 10 books! This limited-time deal ends tonight so make sure to claim your copies now!

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Copyright Children's Book Association

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From The Children's Book Association:

BY BETH COSTANZO

BY BETH COSTANZO

Dive into an exciting underwater adventure and teach your children that being different can be the very thing that makes you great! This 2020 Book Excellence Award Finalist is perfect for children who are progressing in their reading abilities and want longer pages! And it's sure to get them more excited about reading!

Dive into an exciting underwater adventure and teach your children that being different can be the very thing that makes you great! This 2020 Book Excellence Award Finalist is perfect for children who are progressing in their reading abilities and want longer pages! And it's sure to get them more excited about reading!

Quick Tip: In an effort to promote summer reading and child literacy, the Publishing company is offering the 10 book "Complete Summer Reading Bundle" at a MASSIVE discount!

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Quick Tip: In an effort to promote summer reading and child literacy, the Publishing company is offering the 10 book "Complete Summer Reading Bundle" at a MASSIVE discount!

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Curated by leading Teachers and reading experts, the "Complete Summer Reading Bundle" is filled with books to help your child develop their reading abilities AND have fun! Each one-of-a-kind story has SO much to teach children as they enjoy their summer. Your little one will enjoy these books so much that they won't even realize how much better their reading is getting!

Curated by leading Teachers and reading experts, the "Complete Summer Reading Bundle" is filled with books to help your child develop their reading abilities AND have fun! Each one-of-a-kind story has SO much to teach children as they enjoy their summer. Your little one will enjoy these books so much that they won't even realize how much better their reading is getting!