Our Favorite Books About Summer for Kids of All Ages

A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee, by Chris Van Dusen
A relaxing summer camping trip takes an adventurous turn when Mr. Magee and his dog, Dee, find themselves unexpectedly sliding down a mountain in their unhitched trailer!

The House Takes A Vacation, by Jacqueline Davies and Lee White
This one is not just a hilarious book with entertaining illustrations about a house that decides to up and go on vacation, but also a great lesson on how to solve problems while still getting along with others.

Secrets of the Cicada Summer, by Andrea Beaty
The debut novel by the author of Iggy Peck, Architect, this is a great mystery for independent readers who love to read about friendships, families, and a secret just waiting to come out.

Letters from Camp, by Kate Klise and M. Sarah Klise
Told through entertaining letters to loved ones at home, with hilarious illustrations, the brother-sister duos at Camp Happy Harmony are experiencing a summer experience more bizarre than they could ever have imagined.

Books for Young Readers:
Tortilla Sun, by Jennifer Cervantes
A hint of magic brings this story of a young girl spending the summer with her grandmother in New Mexico to life in a beautiful and mysterious way. An exploration into her heritage and confusing feelings about her family make this a summer she will never forget.

Notes from an Accidental Band Geek, by Erin Dionne
When Elsie realizes she needs to go to band camp to make her dream of being in an orchestra come true, she quickly discovers that marching band practices (and romantic feelings for a trumpet player) are not easy to handle. A funny and awkwardly realistic depiction of a tenacious young teen with big dreams.

Summer of the Gypsy Moths, by Sara Pennypacker
When two foster girls are placed together, their two different worlds clash. But when tragedy strikes, they must work together to find a way to survive. A touching, sentimental look at the bond between two young girls who learn the real definition of the word “family”.
What books are on your children’s summer reading list?