Summer Book List for Little Nieces and Nephews!
As the school year is winding down, the excitement in the air is palpable. Nieces and nephews from all over are looking forward to those lazy, hazy, crazy days that will be here before you know it.
One thing their teachers will surely stress is the importance of reading over the summer break. It is essential that children get some quiet time each day with a good book in order to keep up the skills they learned in school.
In the spirit of the season, here are some Savvy Books about Summer you’ll want to share with your special little ones:
Froggy Learns to Swim
By Jonathon London
Illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz
Ages 4-8
For every niece and nephew learning how to swim, Froggy will help ease any anxiety or fear. Our little green friend is terribly afraid of the water, not a good swimmer like froggies are supposed to be. But with lots of practice (and gear!), he becomes a master swimmer in this funny and colorfully illustrated book.
Beach Day
By Karen Roosa
Illustrated by Maggie Smith
Ages 3-6
This colorful picture book captures the essence of a fun, action-packed day at the beach. The simple rhyming verse is perfect for reading aloud to young nieces and nephews who enjoy the many sites and adventures a beach has to offer.
All Summer’s Fun
By Dan Skalak
Ages 4-8
Nephews will especially love reading about the adventures a group of monster-like boys experience all summer long using their imaginations. This whimsical story told in rhyme captures the good old-fashioned summer fun kids experience when they have lots of free time to play.
The Relatives Came
By Cynthia Rylant
Illustrated by Stephen Gammell
Ages 4-8
Arriving for a summer visit, a pile of relatives overwhelm their hosts by taking over their home, eating their food, and plucking away at their banjos and guitars. Their visit lasts for weeks on end, and when it is finally time to say goodbye, everyone is already making plans for next year. Nieces and nephews will laugh out loud at this Caldecott-honor book packed with humor.
Summersaults
By Douglas Florian
Ages 4-8
You will really enjoy reading this collection of 48 short poems with your nieces and nephews. Each poem depicts a slice of summertime, such as grasshoppers, mosquitoes, watermelon, skateboarding, and swinging, but with an imaginative twist. Playful watercolor illustrations enhance this perfect tribute to the summer season.
What are your favorite summer time book recommendations to share with your nieces and nephews?