Summer Picture Books

Updated June 20, 2023
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Summer Picture Books

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Margret & H.A. Rey's Curious George goes to the beach
Paper Book
Curious George at the Beach is a sunny summer story based on H. A. and Margret Rey's popular primate and painted in the original watercolor and charcoal style. Once shore-side, Curious George plays ball, pretends to be a lifeguard, and discovers some very hungry seagulls! Can George help...
How T??ía Lola saved the summer
Alvarez, Julia.
Paper Book
Miguel Guzman isn't exactly looking forward to the summer now that his mother has agreed to let the Sword family--a father, his three daughters, and their dog--live with them while they decide whether or not to move to Vermont. Little does Miguel know his aunt has something up her sleeve that just...
To the beach!
Ashman, Linda.
Paper Book
It's a perfect day for swimming, building sand castles, and flying kites. But will this wacky family of sevenevermake it to the beach? First they need to go back for Fido. Then there's the cooler full of soda. And what about Baby's beloved ducky pail? Even with all the things everyone...
Sari-Sari summers
Bontigao, Lynnor
Paper Book
In this love letter to the Philippines (and to grandmothers), a young girl comes up with a brilliantly delicious way to attract customers after a heat wave leaves her lola's store empty. Nora loves spending summers with Lola at her sari-sari store, a treasure trove filled with...
And then comes summer
Brenner, Tom
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A joyful, sun-drenched tribute to the anticipation and adventures of the warmest season of the year. When the days stretch out like a slow yawn, and the cheerful faces of Johnny-jump-ups jump up . . . then it's time to get ready for summer! From flip-flops and hide-and-seek to...
Summer
Cao, Wenxuan 1954-
Paper Book
Summer is a poetic, inspirational picture book about the power of kindness from two of China's most acclaimed creators--and children will discover a surprise as they turn the pages! During a hot summer day in the grasslands, a group of animals race to claim the single...
Biscuit's first beach day
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin 1957-
Paper Book
Go to the beach with Biscuit! Biscuit is going on his first trip to the beach! He is excited about making sand castles, collecting seashells, and playing in the ocean. Join Biscuit for some fun in the sun!
Beach
Cooper, Elisha
Paper Book
Award-winning author Elisha Cooper uses his renowned soft yet lively watercolors to celebrate the cherished act of visiting the beach."Away to the beach! Away to sand and salt water, to rolling dunes and pounding waves." A day at the beach supplies any child with a lifetime of memories. In...
One hot summer day
Crews, Nina
Paper Book
It's summer, and it's hot! Acclaimed author-artist Nina Crews's debut picture book was hailed as "a wonderful concept book" by The Horn Book and "the debut of a welcome new voice and vision" by Kirkus. The perfect book to share with young children on a hot summer day! One Hot Summer Day is...
Kitten's summer
Fernandes, Eugenie 1943-
Paper Book
A beautifully illustrated picture book introducing toddlers to animals in the farmyard and the woods on a rainy summer day. It's a rainy summer day, and Kitten is meeting all sorts of animals taking shelter from or enjoying the warm rain, including a fox, a turtle, a beaver and many more.<...
A beach day
Florian, Douglas.
Paper Book
Describes simply how one family enjoys a day at the beach. Includes a list of seashells for which to look.
I see summer
Ghigna, Charles.
Paper Book
Sailboats, seagulls, and picnics are just a few of the joys of summer.
Veo el verano = I see summer
Ghigna, Charles.
Paper Book
From lemonade in the shade to picnics in the park, summer is all around us.
It's summer!
Glaser, Linda.
Paper Book
A child observes the coming of summer and its effects on the weather, animals, and plants. Includes suggestions for summertime activities to enjoy alone or with a parent.
Summer song
Henkes, Kevin
Paper Book
"A vibrant and sophisticated ode to nature." --Kirkus (starred review) From Caldecott Medalist and Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes and acclaimed painter Laura Dronzek, the bestselling and award-winning creators of Winter Is Here, When Spring Comes, and In the Middle of...
Dear Dragon goes to the beach
Hillert, Margaret
Paper Book
A boy and his pet dragon take a family trip to the beach. They see sand, seashells, and the water for the first time. This beginning reader contains high-frequency and sight words. Teacher resources include note to caregivers, word list, reading activities to strengthen phonemic awareness, phonics,...
It's summer, dear Dragon
Hillert, Margaret.
Paper Book
A boy and his pet dragon enjoy a summer day by swimming, playing T-ball, and enjoying a fireworks show. This pre-primer book contains high-frequency and sight words. Teacher resources include reading activities to strengthen phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension....
Duck & Goose go to the beach
Hills, Tad
Paper Book
Take a trip to the beach with the beloved, classic, and New York Times-bestselling feathered friends Duck & Goose! Now an animated series, available to stream on Apple TV+! Duck wants to go on an adventure. But Goose isn't so sure. Together, the two best friends set...
Miranda's beach day
Keller, Holly.
Paper Book
* F&G distribution at conferences * School & Library website/e-newsletter feature
Beach day! (AR) Patricia Lakin ; pictures by Scott Nash.
Lakin, Patricia 1944-
Paper Book
This companion to Snow Day is just as funny and perfect for preschoolers. Bright and cheerful as an August day, it should be packed in every beach bag. Illustrations.
Ty's travels : beach day!
Lyons, Kelly Starling
Paper Book
A Geisel Honor-winning series * Author Kelly Starling Lyons selected as the 2021 Piedmont Laureate * A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year 2022 Join Ty on his imaginative adventures in Ty's Travels: Beach Day!, a My First I Can Read book by acclaimed author and...
Sweet pea summer
Mitchell, Hazel (Hazel G.)
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During her mother's absence, a young girl discovers the joys of gardening--and the rewards of persistence and a sharp eye--in a sweet intergenerational story. A young girl must stay with her grandparents while her mother is in the hospital. At first, it's hard at first to focus...
Summer color!
Murray, Diana
Paper Book
A celebration of the wonder and colors of every child's favorite season--summer! In this celebration of the outdoors, two rambunctious children take off on an adventure from their own backyard. In each new scene they discover the wondrous details--and beautiful colors--of...
Summer supper
Pfeffer, Rubin
Paper Book
From sowing seeds in spring to savoring succotash, follow the creation of a family meal from the farm to the picnic table on a warm summer evening. Told entirely in words beginning with the letter "s," this book will give children an appreciation for the process by which their food travels to the...
Dandylion summer
Preston-Gannon, Frann
Paper Book
Frann Preston-Gannon's Dandylion Summer is a sweet, character-driven picture book. When two sisters make a wish upon a dandelion, the seeds scatter and bring them Dandylion, a friend to play with all summer long. Together, they go on lots of adventures. As...
Beach day!
Ransom, Candice F. 1952-
Paper Book
Summer sun and fun in this Step 1 reader featuring the family from Pumpkin Day!, Apple Picking Day!, Garden Day, and Snow Day! Family time means it's time to pack up the car and head to the beach! The brother and sister from Pumpkin Day! and its...
Fourth of July mice!
Roberts, Bethany.
Paper Book
It's the most patriotic of all holidays--Independence Day! The Holiday Mice take part in all the activities that make the Fourth of July fun: a parade, a picnic, a baseball game and sack race, and a refreshing dip in the stream. Even Mr. Mouse, the littlest mouse's special toy, joins in the...
Beach day
Roosa, Karen.
Paper Book
In this charming picture book, a cheerful family tumbles out of the car and onto the beach, ready for a perfect day. Buoyant verse just right for reading aloud and bright, playful illustrations capture the singular feeling of a hazy, lazy day by the ocean, complete with a ball game with new...
Race to the beach!
Shuttlewood, Anna
Paper Book
On your mark, get set, GO! Find out which zoo animal will win the race to the beach in this fun, sweet picture book. The zoo animals are off for a summer's day on the beach! They catch the train to the seaside and have a wonderful time eating ice cream and building sandcastles. Then...
Turkey's sandtastic beach day
Silvano, Wendi 1962-
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Turkey is determined to have one outsanding beach day, even if Farmer Jake has other plans. Turkey is visiting the ocean for the very first time! But when he arrives, he has to stay in Farmer Jake's petting zoo on the boardwalk. If only he could get to the beach for some...
Ladybug Girl at the beach
Soman, David
Paper Book
It is preschooler Lulu's first time at the beach and she needs to conquer her fear of the ocean in this hardcover picture book from the New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl series. Lulu has never been to the beach but she knows she is going to love it...until she...
My Fourth of July
Spinelli, Jerry
Paper Book
Picnics! Singing! Fireworks! It's time to celebrate the best day of all--the Fourth of July! Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli and award-winning illustrator Larry Day join forces to celebrate America's birthday, the Fourth of July. A responsible little boy who's eager...
Sunrise summer
Swanson, Matthew 1974-
Paper Book
Sunrise Summer is a picture book by writer Matthew Swanson and illustrator Robbi Behr that celebrates self-confidence and empowerment, as a girl's role changes in her family's fishing expeditions. When a girl and her family travel four thousand miles from home, it's not...
Ice cream summer
Sís, Peter 1949-
Paper Book
*"Sís delivers an encomium to summer, to the power of learning, and to that beloved, creamy-cold treat." --Kirkus, starred reviewSavor summer anytime with this breezy, sweet and irresistible picture book from Hans Christian Anderson Award winner and three-time Caldecott Honoree Peter Sís!<...
Scaredy Squirrel at the beach
Watt, Mélanie 1975-
Paper Book
We know by now that Scaredy Squirrel only feels safe when he's at home in his nut tree, with his defenses, his emergency kit and his back-up plans at the ready. So even though the sun is shining and it's time for a vacation, Scaredy does not want to go to the beach --- that vast, frightening...
The night before the Fourth of July
Wing, Natasha
Paper Book
Celebrate America's Independence Day with the bestselling The Night Before picture book series that puts an uplifting spin on a classic poem! The perfect way to introduce little ones to the Fourth of July, just in time for America's 250th birthday! "T'was the night...
Hats off for the Fourth of July!
Ziefert, Harriet.
Paper Book
This is one small town parade readers shouldn't miss! It starts with music and drums. What will come next? Cowboys on horseback? The baseball team? The fire engine? Or Miss Eelgrass with the green hair? And when the parade's over and the streets start to clear, another spectacle is waiting up in the...
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