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I t’s time to hit the road! As your family sets off on summer adventures, whether near or far, don’t forget to bring one of these fun books as a traveling companion.
YOUTH Little ones will enjoy these picture books about spending time with family, whether at home or on the road! The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant There’s so much to do and so much fun to have when distant relatives come from far away! Yet what will we do when they have to go home? Are We There Yet? by Nina Laden This family journey gets increasingly whimsical each time the child asks, “Are we there yet?” Beginning readers can ride along and write along with Parker in this cute book! Your Friend, Parker by Parker Curry Parker writes letters to her pen-pal at home while her family explores the USA
save their vacation without giving away their disguise? Pass the time on a long drive with these silly jokes that the whole family can enjoy! Laugh-Out-Loud Road Trip Jokes for Kids by Rob Elliott What better way to while away the time on a long trip than trading jokes with loved ones? This fun, travel-themed joke collec- tion will drive you bonkers! TEENS AND TWEENS Keep your teens occupied this summer, at home or on the road, with a good book! Sunkissed by Kasie West Betrayed by her best friend and dragged off to a remote family camp, 17-year-old Avery’s dreams of a perfect summer seem over until she meets Brooks, and a whirl-
on a wild road trip in this beautiful beginning reader! Vacation hijinks abound in these chapter books!
Poppy The Pirate Dog by Liz Kessler Poppy the Dalmatian heads out to join a pirate crew. The only problem is—no pirates! Join Poppy (and her people) for ocean shenanigans and nautical adventures as they vacation by the ocean in this early chapter book! The Bolds on Vacation by Julian Clary The Bolds are headed to the seaside for a family vacation. Sounds normal, right? But nothing is normal when you are a family of hyenas pretending to be a family of humans. When Bobby Bold breaks his leg, what’s the family to do? Take him to the hospital or the vet? Then, Bobby disappears! Can this family of hyenas rescue Bobby and
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