Great Summer Reads for Kids of all Ages
If you are searching for some great summer reads for your kids, look no further. I have compiled a list of books for kids from preschool to high school to enjoy.
Ages 1-4
Mommy Hugs by Karen Katz, March 2006, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.
This delightful counting book follows a mother and child throughout their day as they nuzzle, cuddle and hug. Mothers will love reading the beautifully illustrated book to their children.
Ages 5-8
Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker by Megan McDonald, April 2006, Candlewick Press.
Megan McDonald scores again with Stink, the popular character originated in her Judy Moody series. This time Stink is mad when he buys a huge jawbreaker at a candy store and it doesn't break his jaw as promised. He complains to the candy manufacturer and receives a ten-pound box of candy in return. Stink becomes so preoccupied with getting free stuff that he doesn't notice his best friend, Webster, has stopped talking to him. Will he be able to make things right with Webster? It will take some creativity.
Ages 8-12
Lunch Money by Andrew Clements, July 2005, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
I laughed all the way through this hilarious middle-grade novel. Greg Kenton is a young man with one thing on his mind: money. He loves to earn it, save it, and spend it. Greg has a brilliant idea while he is eating lunch one day. He realizes that his fellow classmates have a lot of extra money at their disposal. That day Greg's Chunky Comics business is born. He just wants to earn some extra spending money. Will he get rich quick or give up trying? Read this funny novel and find out.
Ages 10-13
Pieces of Georgia by Jen Bryant, April 2006, Alfred A. Knopf.
This tender coming-of-age novel will touch your heart. Georgia McCoy is struggling with loss of her mother and her withering relationship with her father. The story is told through journal entries Georgia writes to her dead mother. In the beginning of the novel Georgia receives a free membership to an art museum from an anonymous donor. Georgia secretly studies art at the museum and her natural talent blossoms. She gradually gains more confidence in herself which spills over into her everday life. This novel is full of richly drawn characters and has a very satisfying ending.
Ages 12-15
Crackback by John Coy, November 2005, Scholastic Press.
If you like sports and action, you will love this young adult novel by John Coy. Miles Manning is a star football player on his winning high school team. His team has a chance to go to state if they win the conference. Everyone from his dad to his coach and friends are pressuring Miles to be bigger and stronger. His best friend starts taking steroids and Miles must decide how badly he wants to win. The novel contains interesting subplots about a hidden family secret and his first teenage romance. Teens will enjoy this fast-paced novel even if they've never played football.
If you are searching for some great summer reads for your kids, look no further. I have compiled a list of books for kids from preschool to high school to enjoy.
Ages 1-4
Mommy Hugs by Karen Katz, March 2006, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.
This delightful counting book follows a mother and child throughout their day as they nuzzle, cuddle and hug. Mothers will love reading the beautifully illustrated book to their children.
Ages 5-8
Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker by Megan McDonald, April 2006, Candlewick Press.
Megan McDonald scores again with Stink, the popular character originated in her Judy Moody series. This time Stink is mad when he buys a huge jawbreaker at a candy store and it doesn't break his jaw as promised. He complains to the candy manufacturer and receives a ten-pound box of candy in return. Stink becomes so preoccupied with getting free stuff that he doesn't notice his best friend, Webster, has stopped talking to him. Will he be able to make things right with Webster? It will take some creativity.
Ages 8-12
Lunch Money by Andrew Clements, July 2005, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
I laughed all the way through this hilarious middle-grade novel. Greg Kenton is a young man with one thing on his mind: money. He loves to earn it, save it, and spend it. Greg has a brilliant idea while he is eating lunch one day. He realizes that his fellow classmates have a lot of extra money at their disposal. That day Greg's Chunky Comics business is born. He just wants to earn some extra spending money. Will he get rich quick or give up trying? Read this funny novel and find out.
Ages 10-13
Pieces of Georgia by Jen Bryant, April 2006, Alfred A. Knopf.
This tender coming-of-age novel will touch your heart. Georgia McCoy is struggling with loss of her mother and her withering relationship with her father. The story is told through journal entries Georgia writes to her dead mother. In the beginning of the novel Georgia receives a free membership to an art museum from an anonymous donor. Georgia secretly studies art at the museum and her natural talent blossoms. She gradually gains more confidence in herself which spills over into her everday life. This novel is full of richly drawn characters and has a very satisfying ending.
Ages 12-15
Crackback by John Coy, November 2005, Scholastic Press.
If you like sports and action, you will love this young adult novel by John Coy. Miles Manning is a star football player on his winning high school team. His team has a chance to go to state if they win the conference. Everyone from his dad to his coach and friends are pressuring Miles to be bigger and stronger. His best friend starts taking steroids and Miles must decide how badly he wants to win. The novel contains interesting subplots about a hidden family secret and his first teenage romance. Teens will enjoy this fast-paced novel even if they've never played football.
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