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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
Caterpillar Summer
A summer trip reveals family secrets and tests sibling bonds.
320 pages· 55,933 words· Est. 8 hour read
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,558 ratings
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Books About Summer · 521 titles considered
The Best Summer Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about summer? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Summer
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1961
James and the Giant Peach
A young boy escapes his miserable life with his cruel aunts through a magical giant peach
176 pages· 25,925 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 525,702 ratings
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$1498
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
Caleb and Kit
By Beth Vrabel
A boy with cystic fibrosis befriends a mysterious girl, challenging his sheltered life.
Bank Street Best Children's Books of the Year (2018)VOYA Top Shelf Fiction for Middle School Readers (2017)Cybil Award (2017)Diverse Books Club (2018)
272 pages· 57,771 words· Est. 8 hour read
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 553 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2018
Rebound
A summer with grandparents changes young Charlie's life through basketball and family secrets.
416 pages· 27,564 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 14,361 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2019
Shouting at the Rain
Delsie faces life's storms, seeking family and friendship.
288 pages· 52,132 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 9,404 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005
A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy
By Jeanne Birdsall · Book #1 in the The Penderwicks series
Four sisters' summer adventures clash with a snobbish mother's disapproval.
262 pages· 52,813 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 66,082 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013
Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach
By James Dean (Author/Illustrator), Kimberly Dean
A cat named Pete spends the day at the beach with his mom and brother, trying surfing for the first time.
32 pages· 345 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 5,531 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1954
Half Magic
By Edward Eager, N. M. Bodecker (Illustrator), N. M. Bodecker (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Tales of Magic series
Four siblings discover a mysterious charm that grants wishes, but with unexpected and often chaotic consequences.
224 pages· 36,160 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 38,656 ratings
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Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015
Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy
By ND Stevenson, Shannon Watters, Grace Ellis, Gus A Allen (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Lumberjanes Graphic Novel series
Five friends face supernatural creatures and a world-threatening mystery at summer camp.
128 pages· 6,562 words· Est. 59 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 81,687 ratings
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Summer Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about summer for the youngest readers and listeners.
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Tap the Magic Tree
Ages 4–8 · 2013
Help a tree transform through the seasons with taps and shakes.
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$1999
Swashby and the Sea
Ages 4–7 · 2020
A sea-loving captain's notes to noisy neighbors get hilariously altered by the beach.
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$1499
Listen, Listen
Ages 1–4 · 2007
Discover nature's sounds through the changing seasons.
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$699
Baby Loves Summer!
Ages 1–3 · 2012
Lift the flaps to discover summer's delights in this playful board book.
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$899
I Am a Bunny
Ages 0–3 · 1963
Follow a bunny's journey through the seasons, dreaming of spring.
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$999
Ten Little Night Stars
Ages 0–4 · 2018
Count stars as cuddly animals prepare for bedtime.
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$799
Hooray for Sunny Days!
Ages 1–5 · 2022
Join woodland friends for summer fun and adventures.
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Seasons
Ages 2–4 · 2016
Explore the magic of fairies through the changing seasons.
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Walk and See Colors
Ages 0–3 · 2018
Discover the colors of the rainbow on a countryside walk.
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$899
Mouse's First Summer
Ages 2–4 · 2004
Experience a summer picnic with unexpected sky magic.
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Under the Lilacs
Ages 4–7 · 2020
A girl seeks independence but discovers the value of family.
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$799
Beach Day
Ages 0–3 · 2001
Experience a vibrant day at the beach with playful rhymes and illustrations.
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Summer Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about summer for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Bubble Blast
Ages 4–6 · 2017
Can Spike make bath time fun for reluctant ducklings?
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$1699
Ty's Travels: Beach Day!
Ages 4–7 · 2021
A young boy spends the day at the beach with his dad and meets a new friend.
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$1599
Sleepover with Beatrice & Bear
Ages 4–8 · 2014
Can a bunny find a way to share winter with her hibernating friend?
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$1899
Summer Song
Ages 3–6 · 2020
Experience summer's vibrant sights, sounds, and sensations.
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$1699
Enemy Pie
Ages 5–8 · 2000
A boy's summer changes when he uses Enemy Pie to turn a foe into a friend.
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$1899
Come On, Rain
Ages 4–8 · 1999
A girl eagerly awaits rain to break the summer's oppressive heat.
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Waiting for Chicken Smith
Ages 3–7 · 2019
A boy waits for his friend at the beach, but unexpected moments unfold.
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$1899
Summer Color!
Ages 4–7 · 2018
A family experiences a summer storm and its aftermath.
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It Began with Lemonade
Ages 4–8 · 2021
A girl finds unexpected customers for her lemonade by the river.
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Sky Tree
Ages 4–8 · 1995
Witness nature's transformation through a tree's changing seasons, blending art and science in a visual journey.
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$1799
And Then Comes Summer
Ages 4–8 · 2017
Celebrate summer's adventures and joys as days stretch and memories are made.
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$1899
The World Belonged to Us
Ages 5–8 · 2022
Kids embrace summer's freedom, turning city streets into their playground.
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Summer Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about summer for developing and independent readers.
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$1595
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Ages 12–18 · 2001
A magical pair of jeans transforms four friends' summer into an unforgettable journey of discovery and friendship.
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$1299
I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You
Ages 12–18 · 2006
A young spy faces her toughest mission yet: navigating love while keeping her true identity hidden.
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The Summer of the Swans
Ages 9–13 · 1970
Sara's search for her missing brother leads her to confront her fears and unexpected alliances.
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$599
Penny and Pepper
Ages 6–9 · 2011
A summer of surprises and mysteries awaits with a pony and new friends.
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$699
Space Camp
Ages 5–9 · 2016
Space camp turns chaotic. Can Zack unite his cabin mates before summer is ruined?
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$699
The Final Battle... for Now
Ages 6–9 · 2012
Can the Eights shrink to rescue their parents trapped in a snowglobe?
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$1699
The Girls of Firefly Cabin
Ages 9–12 · 2019
Can new friendships survive secrets and rivalries to win the camp contest?
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$999
Moominsummer Madness
Ages 9–12 · 2010
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$1499
Cody and the Fountain of Happiness
Ages 7–10 · 2015
Cody's summer begins with a runaway cat and a new friend. Can she find happiness amidst family chaos?
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$1799
The Line Tender
Ages 10–13 · 2019
A girl seeks meaning in her mother's unfinished shark research amidst new grief.
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$699
Letters from Camp
Ages 8–12 · 1999
Siblings at a bizarre camp must unite to uncover its eerie secrets.
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$599
Bummer in the Summer!
Ages 6–10 · 2019
A boy is visited by a series of ghosts who try to teach him a lesson about his behavior.