6 Books About Summer

Schools out and the lazy, hazy days of summer are here. Share the seasonal magic with these 5 books.

A New Green Day, This book is filled with poetic riddles that encourage young readers to explore the natural world. Who's a comma in a long, long sentence of a stream? Tadpole!

How to Code a Sandcastle. All summer, Pearl has been trying to build the perfect sandcastle, but out-of-control Frisbees and mischievous puppies keep getting in the way! Pearl and her robot friend Pascal have one last chance, and this time, they’re going to use code to get the job done.

Summer Green to Autumn Gold. This nonfiction picture book, written and illustrated by Mia Posada, beautifully explains why leaves change color in fall. It highlights both the eye-catching colors of the season and the science behind the colors. 

Firefly July. It only takes a few words to create a strong image. The 36 very short poems in this collection remind readers that a few perfect words and pictures can make the world glow.

Packs: Strength in Numbers. Groups, packs, herds of millions, and more—our world teems with animals on land, air, and sea. This book is a celebration of how togetherness helps many creatures thrive, in both nonhuman and human communities.

Ways to Make Sunshine. Ryan Hart has a lot on her mind--school, self-image, and especially family. Her dad finally has a new job, but money is tight. That means some changes, like selling their second car and moving into a new (old) house. But Ryan is a girl who knows how to make sunshine out of setbacks.