Summer time is the perfect time to spread out a blanket in the sun and read with your loved ones! These new kid’s books for summer are perfect for reading at the beach, by the pool, or in the park!

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There’s a Beach in My Bedroom

Written by Kevin Jonas & Danielle Jonas and illustrated by Courtney Dawson

In this adorable story, a young girl named Bella is getting ready for a beach day with her family. But when a rain storm messes up their plans, can they find a way to salvage their fun day? The story celebrates family and creativity, and beach day fun with loved ones. The brightly colored illustrations highlight the joy of the family as they spend time together, and may give some ideas for having your own beach day at home.

Summer is for Cousins

Written by Rajani LaRocca and illustrated by Abhi Alwar

When a young boy named Ravi heads to the lake house with his family for summer vacation, he can’t wait to spend time with his cousins. The text shares all of the fun ways that his family spends their vacation together, from water play to game time to delicious meals together. The vibrant illustrations are full of colors reminiscent of bright summer days and long summer sunsets, pulling readers right into the family’s vacation. This is a great celebration of summer vacations and time with loved ones.

Sora’s Seashells

Written by Helena Ku Rhee and illustrated by Stella Lim with Ji-Hyuk Kim

In this beautiful story, a young girl named Sora enjoys collecting seashells with her grandmother from Korea. Sora likes to collect the prettiest ones while her grandmother likes to leave them as gifts for others to find. When Sora goes to school, she is teased for her name. But when her grandmother passes away, she learns the meaning behind her name. She decides to share her story and her grandmother’s gift with her classmates. This is a beautiful story paired with gorgeous illustrations that highlight the beauty of the beach and the love between Sora and her family.

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Sandy Toes: A Summer Adventure

Written by Shauntay Grant and illustrated by Candice Bradley

This simple book uses very basic text to show a family spending the day at the beach together. Each page has 2-3 simple words that begin with the same sound in large, bold text, narrating what the family is doing. The beautiful illustrations show the family enjoying their day running, floating, and playing in the sand. This is a great way to practice identifying beginning sounds for little ones, while celebrating the joy of a beach day.

The World Belonged to Us

Written by Jacqueline Woodson and illustrated by Leo Espinosa

In this beautiful ode to long summer days with neighborhood friends, the author shares a memorable look back at summer days in Brooklyn. As the kids fill their days with games, adventures, and yummy treats, they learn important lessons from older kids around them and celebrate all the little moments. When the streetlights come on and they have to head home, they revel in the excitement that tomorrow is full of more fun adventures. This nostalgic look at summer reminds older readers of the carefree days of summer and inspires young ones to savor every exciting moment of their summer break.

What are your favorite new kid’s books about summer? Share them in the comments below!

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