Children spending the summer reading?
Check out these titles as perfect additions to your child’s summer reading list.
PICTURE BOOKS FOR THE LITTLE ONES
Animal Band by Christopher S Jennings
A totally rocking picture book that encourages kids to make music of their own!
Elephant’s Story by Harriet Blackford, illustrated by Manja Stojic
A beautifully illustrated book that teaches young readers important facts about an endangered species, while telling a story they can relate to about being little in a big world!
Grumpy Cat by Britta Teckentrup
Do you get grumpy sometimes? Grumpy Cat is grumpy ALL the time! He likes to be alone. He doesn’t need any friends…. or does he?
The City Kid and the Suburb Kid by Deb Pilutti, illustrated by Linda Bleck
The grass may seem greener on the other side—but, there’s no place like home. That’s what two boys learn in this version of Aesop’s classic “The City Mouse and the Country Mouse.” Deb Pilutti’s witty writing emphasizes the similarities in the boys’ lives, while Linda Bleck’s vividly colored pictures cleverly play up the differences.
Just Like Me by Adam Relf
With its bright and textured images, this charming picture book invites kids to listen, look, touch and find an army of armadillos cleverly hidden throughout. Where could his cousins—armadillos from head to toe, just like Arlo—be? Sharp-eyed children will see!
Cesar Takes a Break by Susan Collins, illustrated by Rogé
Life is great for Cesar, the iguana. He went from living in Pets-A-Plenty to a new home in Ms. Lee’s classroom— with 25 best friends to pamper him. But now it’s spring break, and poor Cesar’s lonely. Until…he takes a vacation, too! Susan Collins Thoms makes a sparkling picture book debut with this hilarious story of class pets on the loose; humorous pictures by Québeçois artist Rogé add to the great fun.
FOR A SLIGHTLY OLDER CROWD
Too cool for picture books? Hey, we understand. Have you heard of Sterling’s All-Action Classics Series? Classic books like Dracula and Tom Sawyer are given new life as graphic novels – think of them as comic books you’ll enjoy and your parents will feel good about paying for!
Blue Ribbon Science Fair Projects by Glen Vecchione
Bored? You don’t have to enter a science fair to do these cool experiements! From finding out whether chewing gum improves memory to testing static electricity with a bowl of cereal, every idea is thoroughly enjoyable and educational. The engaging topics include fun with critters, where dog lovers can learn if Fido can hear music and see yellow; creative chemistry with soft drinks and milk; and lots of botany (including a look at whether honey can prevent mold).
Monster Origami by Duy Nguyen
Created by origami master Duy Nguyen, author of nearly 20 books on the subject, this collection of spine-tingling creepy creatures is sure to please young fans of horror movies, novels, and comics. The menagerie of menacing monsters includes a demon, alien, werewolf, vampire bat, the ever-popular Godzilla, and King Ghidora—a really cool three-headed, long-necked flying lizard!
Alter This! Radical Ideas for Transforming Books Into Art by Alena Hennessy
Take this book and… remake it! Introducing the first guide that not only teaches kids the basics of altered art, but is the very material for creating those personal pieces. That’s because this volume, along with dozens of others, is an art project just waiting to happen. With irreverent text and beautiful photography—and techniques such as stitching, image transferring, and cutting—Alter This! shows children how to turn boring grown up books into something cool!