12 Awesome Books For Your Kid’s Summer Reading List

My Year of Nature by Hannah Dove. “Readers unleash their creativity while learning about the natural world through bite-sized facts about plants, animals, weather, life cycles, and habitats worked seamlessly into the 365 drawing and writing activities.”

The Travel Activity Book by DK Publishing. “Doodles to draw, puzzles to solve, games to play, and stickers to find. Children will be entertained whether the family is traveling by car, plane, or even just hanging poolside. The Travel Activity Book includes a unique blend of illustrations and photography for lots of visual fun. The book also highlights facts and information about real destinations and monuments, so children can discover life and culture around the world.”

Little Children’s Under the Sea Activity Book by Rebecca Gilpin. “This colorful activity book is brimming with fun puzzles to keep little children entertained for hours. There are things to spot, ocean animals to match, tropical fish to color, lots of drawing and doodling activities, spot-the-difference puzzles, and much more.”

Awesome Science Experiments for Kids: 100+ Fun STEM / STEAM Projects and Why They Work by Crystal Chatterton. “As kids grow older, they become more curious about the world around them, often asking, “How does this work?” Awesome Science Experiments for Kids teaches young brains the nuts and bolts of the scientific method using fun, hands-on experiments designed to show kids how to hypothesize, experiment, and then record their findings.”

Zoey and Sassafras- Dragons and Marshmallows by Asia Citro. “In the first book of this series, Zoey discovers a glowing photo and learns an amazing secret. Injured magical animals come to their backyard barn for help! When a sick baby dragon appears, it’s up to Zoey and Sassafras to figure out what’s wrong. Will they be able to help little Marshmallow before it’s too late?”

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. “A beautiful gift edition of Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic, including the complete and unabridged text and stunning illustrations. Follow Alice’s adventures as she disappears down a rabbit-hole and meets a cast of curious characters including White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, and the grinning Cheshire Cat.”

The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires. “Award-winning author and illustrator Ashley Spires has created a charming picture book about an unnamed girl and her very best friend, who happens to be a dog. The girl has a wonderful idea.”

Summer Days and Nights by 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, and hears leaves rustling. Before long, she’s fast asleep, dreaming about more summer days and summer nights.”

Look Inside the World of Bees by Emily Bone. “Why do bees have furry bodies? What happens inside a beehive? How do bees know where to find flowers? Find out all about the amazing world of bees in this illustrated flap book for young children, with a focus on why bees are so important and all the jobs they do that keep the planet healthy.”

Over and Under the Pond by Kate Messner. “In this book, readers will discover the plants and animals that make up the rich, interconnected ecosystem of a mountain pond.”

Secrets of the Seashore by Carron Brown. “Spot the tiny shrimps hiding in the sand, see a shy crab underneath a rock and watch a jewel-like anemone open its tentacles in this beautiful book of nature’s hidden habitats. Just hold the page up to a light to discover it all.”

Life Cycles: Everything from Start to Finish by DK Publishing. “This stunning illustrated children’s book takes an innovative look at the circle of life, including animals, dinosaurs, stars, volcanoes, and even YOU.”