Summer is the perfect time to read aloud to your little ones. Whether you’re gathered around a campfire, lounging by the pool, or enjoying a lazy afternoon in the park, reading aloud can bring stories to life and create lasting memories. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the best summer read alouds that are sure to captivate audiences of all ages, spark imaginations, and inspire a love for reading. So grab your favorite book, gather your loved ones, and get ready to embark on some unforgettable literary adventures!
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Best Summer Read Aloud Stories
Turkey’s Sandtastic Beach Day- Turkey wants to enjoy his beach day, even though his farmer wants him to stay on the boardwalk as part of his petting zoo. But Turkey’s friends are determined to help him have the best beach day ever!
The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle This story is inspired by a real person who used to experiment on his back porch in this days of summer. With all this playing around and experiments that he does he invents the popsicle.
Summer Is Here– This beautiful story follows a girls perfect summer day- from pools to ice cream to family outings. The fun and relaxation is all captured in this story.
Day At The Beach– Gideon tries to build a sandcastle on his own without his sister, who usually helps him.
It Began With Lemonade– A young girl tries to sell lemonade on a hot day. Only problem is so many others decided to do the same. So she goes on an adventure to find the perfect spot to sell her lemonade.
Ice Cream Summer– This book visualizes the perfect vision of summer and its favorite frozen treat.
Summer Vacation, Here I Come!– A book of summer poems to celebrate the season of summer. It also comes with a book of stickers!
Cannonball– One little boy spends all summer trying yo create the perfect cannonball.
Bubbles…Up-A day spent at the community pool is filled with under water fun and lots of bubbles.
The Night Before Summer Vacation-A little girl and her family are getting ready to go on vacation . . . or at least they are trying to. In the effort to pack everything that will be needed, there’s bound to be something overlooked, and what that is provides a funny ending to this meter-perfect “twist”
Tally O Malley A fun summer math book about tallies and taking data. Kids will love the story and get a kick out of counting the tallies. It’s a great way to practice math inside the classroom and home.
Is It Warm Enough For Ice Cream? This is a great book to introduce the Seasons. Each season has a detailed description of all the things you can do each season.
Non Fiction Summer Read Aloud
What Am I ?- Uses engaging rhyming riddles about summer. Perfect for the classroom or a bedtime. story at home.
Good Bye Summer, Hello Autumn – A girl takes a walk through forest and her town, greeting all the signs she sees of the coming season of fall. She says good-bye to summer to every flower and plant she sees.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s First Summered -Follow along the Very Hungry Caterpillar as they enjoy the season of summer and all it has to offer.
How Do You Know It’s Summer?-The engaging photos and information in this book answers the question How do you know its summer?
My Awesome Summer– Read along this diary inspired book about the life of a praying mantis.
The Backyard Bug Book For Kids Perfect story to introduce your kids to the kinds of bugs there going to meet on a summer day.
Conclusion
As the sun sets on another beautiful summer day, there’s nothing quite like winding down with a captivating summer read-aloud. The stories we share have the power to transport us to different worlds, deepen our bonds with loved ones, and ignite a passion for reading that lasts a lifetime. From adventurous tales and whimsical fantasies to heartfelt stories and laugh-out-loud comedies, the best summer read-alouds offer something for everyone. So, whether you’re a parent, teacher, or simply a book lover, take the time to explore these literary gems. Your summer will be richer, your connections stronger, and your memories sweeter with every page you turn together.
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