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
Paper Book
Spend a day in the outdoors camping with Curious George as he pitches a tent, roasts marshmallows, and tries to stay out of trouble! George and the man with the yellow hat are going camping! George tries to be helpful, but after he upsets a neighboring camper, he ends up...
Wild + free nature : 25 outdoor adventures for kids to explore, discover, and awaken their curiosity
Arment, Ainsley
Paper Book
The companion to The Call of the Wild + Free: styled in the lush aesthetic of the Wild + Free brand, a four-color book offering outdoor activities and essays, that parents, educators, and caregivers can use to inspire their children. Wild and Free Nature is a...
Crinkleroot's Book of animal tracks and wildlife signs
Arnosky, Jim.
Paper Book
Field trips : bug hunting, animal tracking, bird watching, shore walking with Jim Arnosky
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
With a cabin full of frogs, Arthur can't wait to leave summer camp. He runs away during the big scavenger hunt. But his friend's need Arthur's help to win against a rival camp. Where did Arthur go?
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 strikes and Pete...
In one tidepool : crabs, snails, and salty tails
Fredericks, Anthony D.
Paper Book
Learn about ocean animals and marine life that live in tidepools in this beautifully illustrated, rhyming picture book! Perfect for classrooms and read-aloud storytime for kids 3-5, In One Tidepool is a fun introduction to the wonders of this small habitat. Did you know that a whole...
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.nbsp;Full of fun activities, kids will learn how to make backyard...
Dusk explorers
Leslie, Lindsay
Paper Book
It's that special time of evening, when the hours and the possibilities seem endless: Light is fading. A buzz of excitement and wonder takes over the neighborhood....What outdoor adventures await? Join a diverse group of suburban kids as they dash and dodge in classic street games like tag and kick...
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
Learn to read with young Amelia Bedelia! Amelia Bedelia has been loved by readers for more than fifty years, and it turns out that her childhood is full of silly mix-ups, too! Amelia Bedelia and her entire class are going on a hike. Amelia Bedelia is excited. What will she...
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...
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...
Watching nature : a beginner's field guide
Russo, Monica.
Paper Book
Here's nature like you've never experienced it before! These glorious photos and illustrations, and descriptive text will open your eyes to the wonders of the outdoors. Get tips on finding the hidden treasures that those who aren't in the know might miss. Become an expert at seeing that shy...
Mountain bikes
Savage, Jeff 1961-
Paper Book
Provides an overview of the mountain bicycle, along with its main features, and the competitions in which mountain bikes participate in.
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...
Cooking on a stick : campfire recipes for kids
White, Linda 1948-
Paper Book
6 x 8 in 48 pages 48 Full-color illustrations Ages 7 to 11 With these sensible and sensitive safety-first recipes, this upbeat book guides kids through the fun and rewarding process of campfire cooking. Whether they're at a campground with other campers, in...

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