Fun Summer Books for Early Elementary Kids
Summer is a great way to relax and enjoy a few or a lot of new books. Since we love reading, I want to share with you these fun Summer Books for Early Elementary Kids!
We homeschool year round but go to a lighter schedule in the summer. This gives us the opportunity to spend an hour or two on school and then spend the rest of our day outside. Something that we love to do considering the hard winter we just had.
Keep reading to find this awesome summer reading list that you can add to your own! These books will get your kids more engaged and excited for all the summer lessons and activities you are planning to do!
If you need homeschool ideas on how to spend your summer days, check out this list of fun Summer Activities for Kids!
For your younger children, these are my boys’ favorite books. The same books that I read with oldest, I’m now reading with my younger son who is heading into grade one.
Not so much reading but still fun, the first three on the list are a great way to get your children into books. I’ve spent hours following the clues, trying to find and being beaten by my son as we hunt for objects.
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Recommended Summer Toys for Kids
Time for outdoor fun with these summer toys for early elementary kids. Grab these for your kids so they will never have a dull moment this summer season!
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Recommended Summer Craft Kits
Try these summer-themed craft kits from Etsy for a super fun summer activity!
Grab this painting kit for your child who loves ice cream! You’ll be surprised how creativity works if kids are motivated.
Your little one will enjoy making this cute beach craft while they practice their fine motor skills.
Fun Summer Books for Early Elementary Kids
Check out this reading list of books that you can get for your elementary kids this summer season. I bet they'll love them!
Elementary kids will be delighted to have this search and find riddles paired with awesome pictures!
If your child loves challenges, this book is what you need! Another search-and-find book that your little one will enjoy!
This classic game is timeless! I know you want one for yourself, too.
You will love this cute story about a pigeon who is not used to (and hates) taking a bath.
An illustrated book perfect for teaching kids about the life of a caterpillar and a great choice for occasions celebrating the young ones.
Kids will learn a lot of important lessons about time, size, and shape, as well as the benefits of friendship and good manners. from this story of a bad-tempered ladybug.
There's a lot to see along the way. Can Brown Bear recognize and describe them all?
Your kids will have great reading practice with this book. And they'll learn a lot about dinosaurs, too.
Your little one will be glad to have this great book about friendship and sharing. Perfect for readers who can read but sometimes needs a little help.
This book is a perfect gift for curious kids who love adventures. It offers an interesting story about a young boy and his beautiful canoe.
You'll love this book that offers a great story and illustrations.
Mrs. Mallard wanted a new home for her ducklings... the perfect place that kids will love. The problem is, how can they pass through the busy streets of Boston and get there safely?
This book is perfect for kids who want to pursue their dreams. They will learn that things take time and that we should believe in ourselves.
This story is about an iconic steam shovel that digs deep canals for boats to travel through, cuts mountain passes for trains, and hollows out cellars for city skyscrapers
This list is geared towards the younger crowd, you should check out my reading list for the older elementary kids here: Great summer books for children. A lot of the books would make awesome read alouds for your younger children.
Enjoy the summer season!
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Some of my favorites are on here (like Frog and Toad!) but some new ones too that I will most definitely check out! We can never have enough books!
That’s true, we love books!