Summer Reading List for Pre-K to 3rd Grade!
Summertime is reading time! Jumpstart your summer reading list with these great books, and dive into summer fun! These books are great for busting summer boredom with engaging and exciting stories that are sure to keep kids hooked! Grab a book from this list and find a place to settle down and read. You can do it anywhere!
I Love You to the Moon and Back - Kari Carr
A gentle, heartfelt story that celebrates the endless love between a parent and child. With soft illustrations and lyrical language, it's perfect for bedtime snuggles.
The Rolly Polly Wholly Hedgehog - Caleigh Lee
Follow a curious little hedgehog as he explores the world around him, learning about bravery and friendship. This sweet tale is full of fun rhymes and lovable characters.
Gumper Shines His Light - Cherie Okonski
Gumper, a kindhearted rabbit, discovers his inner light and learns that even small acts of kindness can brighten the world. An uplifting story with an empowering message for children of all ages.
Skippyjon Jones - Judith Byron Schachner
Meet Skippyjon, a Siamese kitten with a wild imagination who thinks he’s a sword-fighting Chihuahua. This hilarious and high-energy book is packed with silly adventures and fun wordplay.
Finding Winnie: The True Story - Lindsay Mattick
This award-winning picture book tells the real-life story behind Winnie-the-Pooh, tracing the bond between a soldier and the bear cub he rescued. A touching, beautifully illustrated piece of history.
The Book Hog - Greg Pizzoli
The Book Hog loves books—but he doesn’t know how to read them! A charming and funny story that encourages a love for reading and the joy of learning.
Where the Wild Things Are - Maurice Sendak
Max sails away to an island of wild creatures and becomes their king in this timeless classic. A celebration of imagination and the comfort of home.
How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? - Jane Yolen
Gigantic dinosaurs act out familiar bedtime antics, from whining to stomping, before settling down to sleep. A fun, relatable, and rhyming bedtime favorite.
Charlotte's Web - E.B. White
The story of a pig named Wilbur and his wise, kind friend Charlotte the spider, who helps him escape a terrible fate. A beautiful tale of friendship, loyalty, and the circle of life.
Babe the Gallant Pig - Dick King-Smith
Babe is a pig with big dreams—and a talent for herding sheep! This heartwarming and humorous story proves that even the unlikeliest heroes can succeed with kindness and courage.