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This weird school year is almost over, which means one thing…summer reading! Sure, school-required reading lists can seem like just another thing to do, but make sure to take time to read what you enjoy – and let your kids do the same! One of my favorite things about summer is posting up in a hammock or on the beach to dig into a good book. It’s a time to catch up on my TBR list and get lost in a story while enjoying the sunshine.
Here are some of the books our partners recommend this summer:
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My Heart Fills with Happiness by Monique Gray Smith & illustrated by Julie Flett (Board Book)
Celebrate the little things that bring you joy.
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Cannonball by Sacha Cotter (Picture Book)
Perfect for summer!
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Watercress by Andrea Wang & illustrated by CLiF presenter Jason Chin (Picture Book)
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Laugh Out Loud Jokes for Kids by Rob Elliott (recommended for ages 7-10)
Have some fun with silly jokes. Fair warning – you’re likely to hear these a lot on road trips.
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School Bus of Horror Series: 4D (ages 9-13)
This fun horror series comes with bonus augmented reality content, so they can read a print book along with fun digital extras.
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Stepping Stones by Lucy Knisley (Middle Grade)
This graphic novel is the first in the Peapod Farm series, about dealing with change and struggling to fit in.
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The Gravity of Us (Young Adult)
This LGBTQ+ romance is perfect for space-lovers.
Happy summer reading!