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CAMP June is National Camping Month, so cozy up with some stories perfect for campfire! YOUTH 1. C is for Camping by Greg Paprocki This retro-style board book teaches the ABC’s while also demonstrating the fun that makes up camping. From exploration to campfires to smores and more, this is sure to be a hit with toddlers and adults alike. 2. Let’s Camp! by Shelly Rotner If you are going on a camping trip anytime soon, this book is a perfect primer! A fun nonfiction early reader featuring real kids and families that will make it relatable for young kids! 3. Pickleball Problems by Jake Maddox A great first chapter book by Jake Maddox, known for his sports books. Although Ada is not big on sports at all, her parents sign her up for sports camp. She tries her hand at tennis since that is what her older sister does. But when Ada realizes she likes pickleball more, she must decide if she would rather make herself happy or her sister. 4. Camping in the Wild by Nicholas Oldman From a newer book in the “Life in the Wild” series comes a funny tale of a beaver, moose, and bear as they try their hand at camping. Although the crew is excited to go camping, some mishaps happen along the way. This book teaches life lessons and
has hilarious moments that kids will love and learn from.
An early graphic novel series that will for sure serve up all the humor for the music lover in your life. When four unusual instruments are assigned a bunk at band camp, they find they have more in common than their differences. As they deal with pranks, nature, and more, they must learn to be in tune by the end of camp.
5. Nana the Great Goes Campin g by Lisa Tawn Bergren
If your summers are spent with grandparents, this is the perfect read! Two siblings spend their summer with their nana, and they could not be more excited! Nana knows everything about camping, hiking, and nature. She encourages the kids to slow down and take in nature. Filled with cozy illustrations and sweet text, this is sure to be a favorite! About Division by Sital Gorasia Chapman For your math or robot fans, this is a great one to pick up! Two robots go on a camping adventure but realize they do not have enough camping pegs and must learn to divide them up to get their tents ready before bed! This is a great introduction to division for younger ages and offers great illustrations that bring everything to life. 6. The Math Adventurers Share a Camping Trip: A Story
TWEEN/TEEN 1. Camp by Kayla Miller
A middle-grade graphic novel about going to camp for the first time and stepping outside your comfort zone. Best friends Olive and Willow are excited to go to summer camp together. But tensions arise when Willow makes friends easily and Olive struggles to make connections. Soon the girls’ friendship is on the rocks: Will they be able to save it before the summer is over? 2. Take it From the Top by Claire Swinarski For fans of Wicked , this is a must read! Two best friends reunite at a musical summer camp, but things come to the surface as they put on a production of Wicked. The ease the girls once had is dashed. This book tackles themes of friendship, growing up, and some elements of grief in this middle grade novel. 3. You Have a Match by Emma Lord (TEEN) When Abby takes a DNA test, she finds out that an influencer is her long-lost sister and only a year and a half older than her. Although they could not be more different, they meet up at a summer camp to uncover the truth!
7. Ty’s Travels: Camp Out by Kelly Starling Lyons
For your little ones beginning to read on their own, Ty’s Travels is a great level reader. In this book, Ty and his family are going camping! But unfortunately, it is supposed to get rained out. But Ty does not let that stop his imagination from having a great camp out with his family!
8. Band Camp! 1: All Together Now! by Brian “Smitty” Smith
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