Summer is nearly here! Enjoy relaxing in a shady spot with cool lemonades and one of these great books!
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Humor
Mosquitoes, ticks, black flies…nothing says summer like the smell of bug spray and calamine lotion! This humorous book will help you cope with those itchy bumps that try to spoil your outdoor fun!
Father’s Day
Tad and Dad by David Ezra Stein is a book the father figures in your kid’s lives will enjoy reading. When dad is on his last nerve because the kids are being a TAD annoying… this book will help remind them to try to enjoy those sleepless nights. As we all know too well, one day, we will miss those nights.
Sibling Rivalry
With all the kids home during the summer, the outdoor temperature is probably not the only thing that will flare up. When it comes to siblings, imitation is NOT the highest form of flattery. Your kids, no matter what age, will enjoy the cute photos of these little guinea pigs trying on different accessories and learning that copying is not all that it’s cracked up to be.
Swimming
We will be fine tuning our swimming skills this summer…or at least figure out how not to sink. This simple rhyming book is beautifully illustrated and fun!
Speech Development
Rhymes and songs are great opportunities to expose your child to the sounds in words. This will help them in their speech development. This book by Jane Cabrera is so beautiful and perfect for toddlers.
Ice Cream!
Ice cream is a big deal in the summers here in Maine! This book by Mo Willems touches on the concept of sharing…even though it can be VERY hard. Mo Willems is such a prolific author/illustrator and his funny Elephant and Piggie series books are perfect for children starting to read.
Fourth of July
This non-fiction book is one of the best books out there to help explain the symbolism and importance of the Statue of Liberty to children. The story is entertaining and the illustrations are the perfect fit for helping children understand the meaning of the Fourth of July.
Poetry
This book is the perfect book for summer! You can feel the steamy oppressive summer heat and cool breezes from the ocean from the perfectly chosen words and illustrations.
Making Your Own Fun
Summer isn’t always sunny and full of activities. Sometimes rainy days can delay the baseball game, and keep us stuck inside. However, this book helps show that all you need is your imagination to create your own fun.
Bravery
Oooh, I can remember the long ladder to the top of the high dive at the public pool we went to growing up. It was a right of passage to be able to jump off the high dive. Summer is a great time to go on adventures, try new things, and to grow. This book helps show how Jabari is able to confront his fear and accomplish what he wants.
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