Great Summer Reads for Kids

Whether you're at the beach, on the couch, or on the move, these books make great summer reading options for kids!

Updated June 18, 2025
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Ahoy!
Blackall, Sophie
Paper Book
Join a child captain and parent first mate as they embark on a wild high seas adventure...all without leaving the living room! This imaginative romp of a picture book is filled with glorious illustrations from a beloved Caldecott Medalist and New York Times bestselling creator.
Built to last
Lê, Minh
Paper Book
Meet two friends who think they're building imaginative worlds with blocks but come to realize they've been building something far greater--a sturdy, solid friendship--in this picturebook by award-winning creators. Two kids build entire worlds out of blocks, cardboard, and...
Dog vs. Strawberry
Buchet, Nelly
Paper Book
A dog and a strawberry find themselves nose to stem in this hilarious picture book that's perfect for dog lovers. An epic battle ensues-who will come out on top? A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Welcome to the Greatest Race of All Time! ...
Why we dance : a story of hope and healing
Havrelock, Deirdre
Paper Book
It's a special day--the day of the Jingle Dress Dance! Before the big powwow, there's a lot to do: getting dressed, braiding hair, packing lunches, and practicing bounce-steps. But one young girl gets butterflies in her stomach thinking about performing in front of her whole community. When the...
The girl and the robot
Rodriguez, Oz
Paper Book
An out-of-this-world story about friendship, empowerment, and . . . running from federal agents? E.T. meets cult classic The Iron Giant in this middle grade light sci-fi from Emmy Award-winner Oz Rodriguez and New York Times best-selling author Claribel A. Ortega...
It's watching
Currie, Lindsay
Paper Book
A chilling middle school novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Mystery of Locked Rooms, three kids must discover who--or what--is terrorizing them after receiving an ominous meme on Halloween night. "A creepy, freaky, fun-as-anything tale."--Chuck...

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