Amazing Summer Books for Kids
These five summer books for kids are perfect for sleepovers and will keep children entertained and engaged until it’s time to go to sleep.
There’s something for everyone on this list, from thrilling true stories to adorable animal facts to interactive quizzes.
So gather up some snacks and drinks, so the kids can curl up with a good book and enjoy a fun-filled sleepover!
With a little planning, sleepovers can be a fun and, also, educational experience for kids.
Let the fun begin with some great summer books for kids!
Don’t Read This Book Before Bed: Thrills, Chills and Hauntingly True Stories
Paperback
Ages 8 to 12
Synopsis
Do aliens fill you with fright?
Maybe you shouldn’t read about the Wow! signal, an unsettling radio signal once received from space — or the mass UFO sighting in Belgium in the 1980’s.
If you love a good mystery check out the creepy Flying Dutchman, a ghost ship people have reported seeing since the 1600’s — the appearance of which means a disaster is about to strike.
Glowing fireballs, underground ghost towns, zombie ants, and the ghosts of Flight 401 are just some of the stories in this 144 page volume that will have kids sleeping with the nightlight on!
For the more faint of heart a helpful Fight-o-meter accompanies each spread and rates each story for the its level of scariness.
Girls Can! Smash Stereotypes, Defy Expectations and Make History
Hardcover
Ages 9 to 14
Synopsis
Get ready to smash stereotypes, overcome odds, and achieve your goals!
This powerful book combines biographical profiles on amazing women, myth-busting science, advice on achieving great things, and exclusive interviews to prove that girls really can do anything!
Have you ever heard someone say “Girls can’t do that”?
Get ready to put that idea to rest once and for all.
Fantastic photographs and an eye-catching design pair with riveting, diverse tales of both famous and little-known women who made their mark in leadership, sports, the arts, the sciences, and more. Advice, calls to action, and exclusive interviews with great role models–such as Oprah Winfrey, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Roxanne Gay, Emma Gonzalez, Nancy Pelosi, Jane Goodall, and more–will challenge you to be yourself and empower you to change the world, too.
Get a glimpse of the history, origins, and inaccuracies of outdated criticisms and gender myths, and learn how women across the world are making waves and shaping the future in every field.
Critter Chat
Paperback
Ages 8 to 12
Synopsis
If animals could speak (and text and post selfies, and review items on Amazon), what would they say?
Find out in this hilarious collection of imagined digital encounters, based on real animal intel and facts.
In the African savanna, a lion (screenname: Just_Lion_Around) declares his territory with a text-based ROAR!
Meanwhile, zebra and cheetah send eyeroll emojis.
In the North American suburbs, a carpet beetle texts the family dog, reassuring him that his humans will return―eventually.
Among surprising, laugh-out-loud conversations like these, you’ll find tons of parody social media posts from all your favorites in the animal kingdom, including Instagram-style inspirational posts and silly Yelp-like reviews on “Yowl.” An adorable dumbo octopus posts a selfie (#FeelingCute). And a frustrated narwhal reviews an extra-long toothbrush on “Llamazon.” (It’s still too short―of course!).
Cutest Animals on the Planet
Paperback
Ages 8 to 12
Synopsis
Whether you like mammals, aquatic creatures, insects, birds, amphibians, or reptiles, these animals favorites would ALL be contenders for the grand prize in a cute competition.
From hedgehogs and pandas to tapirs, kakapos, and pangolins, big photos of all the “cuties” are paired pair with upbeat descriptions that highlight each critter’s crazy cool skills and unique behaviors.
National Geographic Kids Personality Quizzes
Paperback
Ages 8 to 12
Synopsis
What’s your shark superpower? What kind of friend are you?
From weird and wacky (What stinky animal are you?) to thought-provoking and informative (What kind of explorer should you be? Which mountain should you climb?), there’s a personality profile for everyone in this totally unique book.
Inside you’ll find all kinds of quizzes: flow charts, multiple choice, this or that, and more and while you’re at it, get to know about amazing animals, places, cultures, and even careers around the world!
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- Spirit and Lucky Coloring Page
- Horseshoe Coloring Page
- Pru and Chica Linda Coloring Page
- Abigail and Boomerang Coloring Page
Printable Bird Activity Pages
- Big Bird Coloring Page
- Birdcage Adult Coloring Page
- Beach Bird Word Search
- Tweety Bird Mask Craft
- Woody Woodpecker Word Scramble
Bear Printable Activity Pages
- Smokey Bear Fire Prevention Tips
- Winnie The Pooh Coloring Page
- Disneynature Bear Word Search
- Disney Bear Mask Craft
- Norm of The North Coloring Page
- Paddington Coloring Page
- Goldie and Bear Coloring Page
- Christmas Bear Coloring Page
Free Printable Coloring Pages Featuring Dogs & Some Cats
- Max (The Grinch’s Dog)
- Call of the Wild Dog Sled
- Cats and Dogs 3 Movie
- Sgt. Stubby
- Scooby Doo and Shaggy
Printable Activity Pages
Check out my free printables, when you are looking for fun activities to do at home.
Many are from Disney, Netflix and Shout Factory, so they feature movies, TV series and characters that your kids already know and love.
Some are educational, but others are just plain fun.
There are coloring pages, crafts, word puzzles, mazes, memory games and many other family friendly activities.
