Adventures for you and your littles

Summer Reading kicks off on June 1st, our theme this year is "Adventure Begins at Your Library"!

Enjoy this list of books to help inspire a summer adventure with your family.

Updated April 26, 2024
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Margret & H.A. Rey's Curious George goes camping
Ebook
Curious George Goes Camping is an entertaining story of the Great Outdoors based on H. A. and Margret Rey’s popular primate and painted in the original watercolor and charcoal style. George tries to be helpful, but he of course just ends up upsetting a nearby camper. As he’s...
Unplugged
Antony, Steve
Paper Book
From the creator of the bestselling Mr. Panda series comes an amusing picture book about the fun you can have when you unplug.Meet Blip. Blip loves being plugged into her computer. When a blackout occurs, Blip trips over her wire and tumbles outside. Suddenly, Blip's gray world is filled with...
Field trips : bug hunting, animal tracking, bird-watching, shore walking
Arnosky, Jim.
Paper Book
With Jim Arnosky as your guide, an ordinary hike becomes an eye-opening experience. He'll help you spot a hawk soaring far overhead and note the details of a dragonfly up close. Study the black-and-white drawings -- based on his own field research -- and you'll discover if those tracks in the...
Arthur goes to camp
Brown, Marc Tolon
Paper Book
Arthur is not looking forward to Camp Meadowcroak, and when mysterious things start happening there, he decides to run away.
Look what I found in the woods
Butterfield, Moira 1960-
Paper Book
Open your senses to a world of wonder by taking a walk through the woods! Set off on an outdoor adventure and find natural treasures, from prickly pine cones to swirly snails' shells, then learn more about the plants and creatures of the forest in this fact-filled guide to the outdoors.
Sharing nature with children : the classic parents' & teachers' nature awareness guidebook
Cornell, Joseph Bharat.
Paper Book
When Joseph Cornell's classic book reached its 20th anniversary, Cornell drew upon a wealth of experience in nature education to significantly revise and expand his book. New nature games-favorites from the field-and Cornell's typically insightful commentary make the second edition of this special...
Pete the Kitty's outdoor art project
Dean, Kim 1969-
Paper Book
Join Pete the Kitty as he gets creative in this I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling team Kimberly and James Dean. Pete the Kitty loves art class. But when the project is to go outside and make art from nature, Pete isn't sure what to create. Then inspiration...
Olivia goes camping
Harvey, Alex 1941-2020
Paper Book
Olivia is super excited to have her best friend come along on her family camping trip. However Francine is not a huge fan of the Great Outdoors and is less than excited about the mud, the bugs, and the idea of sleeping in a tent. It's up to Olivia to help Francine get in touch with her inner nature...
Get outside guide : all things adventure, exploration, and fun!
Honovich, Nancy
Paper Book
This fun-filled guide inspires kids to get out of the house and explore the great outdoors where they can discover the wonder and amazement of the world around them, whether in their backyard, across the country, or around the world.Full of fun activities, kids will learn how to make backyard bird...
Camp Rex
Idle, Molly Schaar
Paper Book
What could be more fun than a camping trip with a good friend? When that friend is T. Rex! It's important to set a few wilderness safety guidelines first. . . like making sure he stays on the trail. And does not disturb the local wildlife. And knows how to build a safe...
Sunny days
Kerbel, Deborah
Paper Book
Morning sun, golden skies Softly waking sleepy eyes For preschoolers, sunny days are full of possibility. A sunbeam on the floor is the perfect place to curl up with a furry friend, and warming weather means seeds in the garden, mud pies in the yard, adventures at the...
Survivor kid : a practical guide to wilderness survival
Long, Denise.
Paper Book
Anyone can get lost while camping or on a hike and Survivor Kid teaches young adventurers the survival skills they need if they ever find themselves lost or in a dangerous situation in the wild. Written by a search and rescue professional...
The camping trip
Mann, Jennifer K.
Paper Book
Ernestine has never been camping before, but she's sure it will be lots of fun . . . won't it? An endearing story about a girl's first experience with the great outdoors. My aunt Jackie invited me to go camping with her and my cousin Samantha this weekend. I've never been...
Amelia Bedelia hits the trail
Parish, Herman
Paper Book
Amelia Bedelia and her classmates hit the trail (literally) in this Level 1 I Can Read title starring the young Amelia Bedelia. Amelia Bedelia loves nature and she loves hiking--especially when there is so much to see and discover and record in her journal. Another funny story about...
How to go hiking
Reagan, Jean 1965-
Paper Book
Let's take a hike! Enjoy the view in this Step 2 early reader from the New York Times-bestselling creators of How to Babysit a Grandpa. New hiking boots call for a hiking adventure! Pack your backpack with snacks, water, and a map, and join an uncle and his nephew...
Sleeping bags to s'mores : camping basics
Rochfort, Heather Balogh
Paper Book
From choosing a destination and staying safe to what to cook and doing it on a budget, this guide provides fun advice for tent camping, car camping, and backpacking. Ever wanted to go camping, but had no idea where to start? Need to unplug, but not sure what to do? Do you...
Hiking day
Rockwell, Anne F.
Paper Book
Beloved author Anne Rockwell celebrates nature and the outdoors with a gorgeous new picture book about a child's first mountain hike! A young girl and her family go hiking up a nearby mountain for the very first time. As they climb up and up the path, they see everything from a...
The kid's guide to exploring nature
Smith, Marilyn 1959-
Paper Book
This gorgeously illustrated guide will inspire kids to look closely at the world around them! Created by the experts at the renowned Brooklyn Botanic Garden, it teaches children how to observe environments as a naturalist does and leads them on 24 adventures that reveal the complex...
In the woods
Spurr, Elizabeth
Paper Book
Simple and evocative language and charming illustrations describe a boy's trip in the woods. In this gently rhyming board book, a young boy catches a fish, cooks it over a roaring fire, and camps with his father, who plays the banjo as his son falls asleep. Elizabeth...
The family guide to outdoor adventures : 30 wilderness activities to enjoy nature together!
Stewart, Creek
Paper Book
Explore and experience nature with your kids with these 30 fun and educational family activities dedicated to spending more time outside. Less screen, more green! In the world of smartphones, tablets, and online learning, the need for children to engage with nature...
Fatima's great outdoors
Tariq, Ambreen
Paper Book
An immigrant family embarks on their first camping trip in the Midwest in this lively picture book by Ambreen Tariq, outdoors activist and founder of @BrownPeopleCamping Fatima Khazi is excited for the weekend. Her family is headed to a local state park for their first camping...
In the woods : an adventure for your senses
Tolosa Sisteré, Mariona
Paper Book
A family adventure in the local woods teaches readers how to plan ahead and use their senses to respectfully uncover natural wonders Every adventure starts with a plan! Check the weather, plot a course, and pack the appropriate items. As a family prepares for a local expedition, readers...
The kids' outdoor adventure book : 448 great things to do in nature before you grow up
Tornio, Stacy.
Paper Book
Nature is a destination, but you don't have to travel anywhere to find it. Just open the door and step outside. A fun, hands on approach to getting involved in nature, The Kids' Outdoor Adventure Book is a year-round how-to activity guidebook for getting kids outdoors and exploring nature, be it...

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