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Turkey's Sandtastic Beach Day
Turkey's Sandtastic Beach Day
Turkey Trouble seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Turkey heads to the beach for a summer adventure. Light, silly fun.
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The best Summer picture books for parents and teachers, sorted by grade. Read alouds from our channel come first.
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Sunny stories for summer break, the beach, and the Fourth of July.
26 books · 13 with a read aloud on our channel
Flotsam
Flotsam
PreK to 4th grade
A boy finds an old camera on the beach, and the photos inside reveal secret underwater worlds and the kids who found it before him. A stunning wordless adventure.
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The Cool Bean Makes a Splash
The Cool Bean Makes a Splash
The Food Group seriesK to 2nd grade
A summer day at the pool and a lesson about including everyone. Light, funny, and kind.
Hot Dog
Hot Dog
PreK to 2nd grade
A dog gets overwhelmed by the hot, crowded city, and his owner takes him to the beach to cool off. A Caldecott winner that captures summer and slowing down.
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Are You Ready to Play Outside? (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Are You Ready to Play Outside? (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Rain ruins their plans, until it doesn't. A great book about making the best of things.
Mouse's First Summer
Mouse's First Summer
PreK to 2nd grade
Mouse and Minka enjoy a summer picnic and try all kinds of new things. A sweet, simple seasonal read for toddlers.
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How I Became a Pirate
How I Became a Pirate
PreK to 3rd grade
Jeremy Jacob joins a pirate crew and learns pirate life isn't everything. Funny, full of pirate talk, and great for summer.
One Morning in Maine
One Morning in Maine
PreK to 2nd grade
Sal discovers her first loose tooth on a busy morning in Maine and worries about making her wish. A charming classic about growing up.
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A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee
A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee
PreK to 2nd grade
Mr. Magee and his dog go camping and meet a hungry bear. A rhyming adventure perfect for summer.
Time of Wonder
Time of Wonder
PreK to 2nd grade
A family's summer on a Maine island moves from foggy mornings to a wild hurricane and a bittersweet goodbye. A Caldecott classic that captures the magic of summer.
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The Scariest Campfire Story You've Ever Heard!
The Scariest Campfire Story You've Ever Heard!
Finn the Frog seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Finn the Frog tries to tell a scary campfire story. Rhyming, interactive, and not scary at all.
And Then Comes Summer
And Then Comes Summer
PreK to 3rd grade
From flip flops and hide and seek to fireflies, fireworks, and ice cream, a family counts down the joys of summer. A happy, rhythmic read for the last week of school.
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The Worst Summer Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Summer Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Summer is the worst, says the book. Kids happily prove it wrong.
Just Me and My Dad
Just Me and My Dad
PreK to 2nd grade
Little Critter goes camping with Dad, but who's really taking care of whom? A funny, sweet story about dads and kids.
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If You Give a Cat a Cupcake
If You Give a Cat a Cupcake
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie seriesPreK to 3rd grade
A cupcake leads a cat on a whole adventure. Great for sequencing and predicting.
Summer Song
Summer Song
PreK to 3rd grade
Kevin Henkes fills the pages with the sights and sounds of summer, from buzzing bees to long, golden days. A quiet, lovely way to slow down and savor the season.
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The Worst Vacation Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Vacation Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A vacation that's the worst, according to the narrator. Interactive fun for travel season.
There Might Be Lobsters
There Might Be Lobsters
PreK to 2nd grade
Sukie the dog is terrified of the beach until someone smaller needs her help. A sweet story about anxiety and bravery.
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The Night Before the Fourth of July
The Night Before the Fourth of July
The Night Before seriesPreK to K
A rhyming Fourth of July celebration, from parades to fireworks. Great for summer.
The Watermelon Seed
The Watermelon Seed
PreK to 2nd grade
A crocodile who loves watermelon accidentally swallows a seed and panics that a vine will grow inside him. Silly, sweet, and a great way to laugh about little worries.
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When a Dragon Moves In
When a Dragon Moves In
When a Dragon Moves In seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A dragon moves into a boy's sandcastle, and the fun begins. A summer favorite about imagination.
Wave
Wave
PreK to 2nd grade
A little girl's first trip to the beach turns from fear of the waves to joy. A stunning wordless book about courage and wonder.
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The Amazing Surfbots: Catastrophic Current
The Amazing Surfbots: Catastrophic Current
1st to 4th grade
Three robot surfers race to rescue campers from a dangerous current, with help from a clever sea turtle. A fun ocean adventure about teamwork.
Beach Bummer
Beach Bummer
Mother Bruce seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Everyone in Soggy Hollow loves beach day except Bruce, who finds it too hot, sandy, and windy. A breezy, funny Little Bruce book for kids who prefer a shady spot.
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When Summer Comes: Exploring Nature in Our Warmest Season
When Summer Comes: Exploring Nature in Our Warmest Season
PreK to 3rd grade
A gentle look at what happens in nature during summer. Great for curious little explorers.
The Sun Thief
The Sun Thief
The Leaf Thief seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Squirrel notices the nights getting darker and is sure a sun thief is to blame. A charming summer adventure that explains changing day length and eases anxious little minds.
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