Summer Holiday Books

Summer & Summer Holiday Books

The age classifications (compiled from various sources) are meant as a guide to get you started. When the age classifications differ, we went with the earliest age for reading it (or reading it to the child) but some titles may still be enjoyed by a younger or older child. Parents know their children best and should use their judgment.
Other Seasonal/Holiday books: Spring, Fall, Winter
ParenthoodNJ's General Recommendations & Suggestions from NJ Parents & Kids

Summer

Infant & Older

Hula Lullaby by Erin Eitter Kono (baby/preschool)

Toddlers & Preschoolers

Beach Day by Karen Roosa (ages 3-6)

Sea, Sand, Me! by Patricia Hubbell (ages 3 to 7)

Elementary School

Ocean Soup: A Book of Tide Pool Poems by Stephen R. Swinburne (Gr 2-4)

July 4

Infants & Older

F Is For Flag by Wendy Cheyette Lewison (ages 4-8)

The Story of America's Birthday by Patricia A. Pingry (baby/preschool)

Toddlers & Preschoolers

Hurray for the Fourth of July by Wendy Watson (ages 3 & up)

Fourth of July Mice! by Bethany Roberts (Pre-K to Gr 1)

School Age & Pre-Teen (9-12 years)

Fireworks, Picnics, and Flags: The Story of the Fourth of July Symbols by James Cross Giblin (ages 9-12)