Summer break is here! It is a time for everyone to be excited about taking things at a slower pace and having more time. Take time to explore the summer with these great summer picture books for kids.
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Summer Picture Books for Kids # 1: The Wonders of Summer by Kealy Connor Lonning
This story is about a girl and her dad on a mission to enjoy their summer together. They spend the summer finding new and different things to do that you can only do in the summer. Together they enjoy lots of time outside catching fireflies, eating ice cream, having picnics, and watching the clouds. With these ideas, your kids will not utter the age-old summer break complaint, “I’m bored!” all summer long.
Summer Picture Books for Kids # 2: What Can You See in Summer? By Sian Smith
In this book, you and your children will enjoy the beautiful photographs and easy-to-read sentences detailing exactly what you might see if you go outside during the summer. From the sun to ice cream, your kids will want to go adventuring to find the things you can see in the summertime. This book is a great one for those kids learning to read. Also, for kids trying to pick out words they know and practice some of their sight words during summer break!
Summer Picture Books for Kids #3: Summer Days and Nights by Wong Herbert Yee
During the summer, all this little girl wants to do is to stay cool and have fun. She figures out how to do this throughout the book by going on a picnic, splashing in a pool, and drinking lemonade. While this little girl is exploring the world around her, your learners will get some great ideas about how to explore the world in their own backyard. By focusing on the small details that make Summer special, the author really celebrates the season of Summer through a child’s eyes in a way that you and your kids will enjoy.
Summer Books # 4: And Then Comes Summer by Tom Brenner
The kids in this story are so excited about summer! They are ready to enjoy every single second of the warmest months of the year. The way this book is written simply compels your reading to take on an almost musical tone as you read through it. Your kids can explore the ideas of warm summer nights, late bedtimes after s’mores, firework celebrations, and going for a swim in the heat of the day. There is truly something for every summer lover in this book.
Summer Books # 5: Summer Song by Kevin Henkes
Finally, have you ever taken the time to listen to the song of summer? The bees buzzing, birds singing, frogs croaking, and children playing all contribute to the Summer Song in this book by Kevin Henkes. He really captures all the unique sounds that bring you right back to the summer of your childhood and paints realistic expectations of the summer for your kids to enjoy and remember for the rest of their lives.
Summertime is such a special time! Students get to have a little bit of a different routine with a little less pressure. They get the freedom to be a kid, explore, and play without having to work too hard. What better way to spark an interest in all the fun things your kids can do in the summertime than by reading these great books? Also, don’t forget to check out my end of the year activities and books blog posts.
Summer Activities for Your Classroom
If your students can’t get enough of Summer children’s books, be sure to check out these Summer coloring pages! You’ll find all kinds of options that focus on helping your students learn! There are color-by-numbers, color-by-letters, and even color-by-sight words! These coloring pages are great for keeping your students entertained while helping them learn! These packages contain 28-46 pages, depending on which one you select. But the best part of all? Your students can use what they’ve been learning from the books to help them color these pages!
Are you still looking for more ideas? Check out the FREE Reading Graphic Organizer today! This tool can help students identify the main idea, story elements, and the beginning, middle, and end of stories. It can be used with any story you want to introduce in your classroom, and best of all, it’s FREE!
Also, don’t forget to download your Free Summer Color by Code Activity!
