The Best Summer Reads for Kids

Summer reading has such a bad reputation! A lot of times when people hear this term, they think of the assigned homework received from school. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Moreover, reading can be fun and done in a way that actually makes your kids look forward to it. Subsequently, that would be by them choosing their own books. Furthermore, take a moment to step away from your assigned summer reading lists and spend your summer vacation in the best ways; with a great book. Some kids get to choose their own reads for their summer reading program, while others don’t. But I think even if you can get your child to pick out one book they’d actually like to read this summer, it would be a great escape from reality while simultaneously improving their reading skills.

Your Book, Your Choice

You don’t have to have a particular love of reading in order to enjoy a good book. Undeniably, it can just happen! I know a lot of kids go away to summer camp or on a road trip and vacations, and I’d like to point out that the travel or quiet time they get with both of those things is a fun way to fit some reading time in the summer months. There are more choices these days than ever in regards to reading. You can choose a graphic novel, picture books, books about video games, comic books, funny books, a children’s magazine and so much more. New releases are also constantly happening!

Here are some things to consider when choosing book recommendations for summer break:

Age

This is kind’ve a large category. For example, it can be meant in a literal way, where you look for books that were written specifically for your child’s age. Additionally, you can take into account all of the other homework and summer reading books your kids already have on their plate and make a decision based on that. Reading is supposed to be a fun activity, not a way to create reluctant readers.

Content

Is there a difficult topic you want your child to learn about that maybe you don’t feel as if you have the right words to properly explain? Secondly, is your kid starting at a new school and you want to help ease their anxiety? Or do you want just mindless, fun content that is truly just an escape from reality? You can enter a magical world, go to treasure island, or even become the main character of a book all with the help of one’s imagination.

Reading Level

Now, we know age doesn’t define us anymore. There’s no reason to label ourselves by that if we don’t necessarily fit into the ‘mold’ set by who know who. Some children read at a lower level than others their age while others read higher. But there’s also the kids who read right at the level recommended, these really are things to take into consideration when looking at books. It’s like Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the book needs to feel just right. Not too difficult and not to slow for their speed.

Type of Book

When I say type of book, I mean a few different things. The first, being the physical type. We have a lot of technology these days and some kids like to read on a kindle or ipad while others like physical books. I want to remind you, there is no wrong way to read! Meanwhile, another good point is the style  or category of the book. Non-fiction books or fiction books and then we get deeper into genres like mysteries, romances, a read with big plot twists, the list goes on.

As the world gets more involved with social media, it can become more difficult to create a special space for young readers. But I’m here to help with that, hopefully! Here is a list of 15 new books to amp up the summer fun in your home!

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