Mine, Run Wild, by David Covell
“Run Wild takes me right back to my childhood summers—running barefoot and exploring all day long. Barefoot in the field, on the sand, across rocks and twigs. There were bruises and bumps, but that never stopped anyone, not when there was an adventure to be had.” — Summer from @readingisourthing
National Parks of the USA, by Kate Siber and Chris Turnham
“Everything about this book feels classy and timeless, down to the retro-style illustrations.” — Mel from @spiky_penelope
Summertime, by Jane Foster
“The illustrations are packed full of bold high-contracts graphics and lots of key Summer words that you will want to pack this in your beach bag alongside the sun cream!” — Kim from @bookbairn
Rooster Summer, by Robert Heidbreder and Madeline Kloepper
“This will absolutely be an annual read for me.” — Miranda from @bookbloom
Perfect, by Danny Parker and Freya Blackwood
“Beautiful text above is accompanied by paintings by Blackwood which ‘magically evoke the light, scents and feel of a perfect summer day.’” — De from @books_and_babycinos
Rudie Nudie, by Emma Quay
“There’s a lovely rhythm to the story, loads of love and the kids end up snug in bed.” — Carissa from @bookskidslove_
The Sandcastle That Lola Built, by Megan Maynor and Kate Berube
“A perfect summer story!” — Arielle from @childrensbooksgalore
The Night Flower, by Lara Hawthorne
“The Night Flower is exquisitely illustrated, its vibrant pages brought the Sonoran desert’s summer and its unique annual event alive for us on the other side of the world.” — Rossa from @curiouslittlepeople
The Last Peach, by Gus Gordon
“We found The Last Peach an intriguing tale that made us smile, giggle and eventually laugh out loud!”” — Rossa from @curiouslittlepeople
Saturday Is Swimming Day, by Hyewon Yum
“This is such a gem, friends!” — Lauren from @happily.ever.elephants
My Best Friend, by Mary Ann Rodman and EB Lewis“It provides an opportunity for adults to have an open discussion about how to treat others, making friends and what to do if a child ever faces this situation with their peers.” — Charnaie from @hereweeread
Goldfish on Vacation, by Sally Lloyd-Jones and Leo Espinosa
“The summer stay-cation that may have been been lackluster and boring is instead filled with new camaraderie and a sense of excitement. Which is everything that summer should be.” — Wendy from @homegrownreader
Summer Color!, by Diana Murray and Zoe Persico“Vibrant colors and easy rhymes highlight the beauty of summer in this warm and tender read.” — Heather from @kidlitbookbits
And Then Comes Summer, by Tom Brenner and Jaime Kim
“And Then Comes Summer is a perfectly nostalgic treat for these long days of sunshine and freedom.” — Anna from @kidlitcrafts
Uh-Oh!, by Shutta Crum and Patrice Barton
“This book is perfect for little ones on the move with lots of exploring and discovering to do as it has vivid ILLUSTRATIONS to draw the eye in.” — Teri from @petitbookcorner
