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P ack your bags—adventure awaits! Summer is the perfect time to explore new places, try new things, and take a break from the everyday. Whether you’re heading to the beach, hitting the road, or staying close to home, don’t forget to bring a good book along for the journey! From travel tales and beach reads to stories filled with adventure, friendship, and discovery, these books will take you on a trip without ever leaving your seat.
YOUTH Get ready for a story time escape! Whether you’re exploring somewhere new, or just enjoying a staycation, this picture book captures the fun, adventure, and meaning of summer vacations.
Hit the road, explore somewhere new, or dive into a thrilling staycation— these exciting chapter books are perfect for adding a little adventure to your summer vacation! The Haunting of Bellington Cottage by Laura Parnum Violet and Iris love spooky stories and all things ghosts, but what will they do when their haunted house game turns real during their vacation at the old Bellington Cottage? The house itself feels angry, with slamming doors when no one is around and midnight stomping feet! Will Violet and Iris be able to discover the secret behind the haunting?
to start if you want to put down the screens and embrace the great outdoors! From step- by-step instructions on making a backyard birdbath (with pictures) to tips for exploring your local state and national parks, kids are sure to find lots of fun adventures to keep them engaged! Dive into this exciting graphic novel with Zoey the Chicken to see what adventures she’ll bring to the farm! Chicken on Vacation by Adam Lehrhaupt Zoey the Chicken may be stuck on the farm, but with a little imagination, she’s sure she and her friends can have a great holiday! It doesn’t take much convincing to get Sam the Pig and Pip the Mouse to pack up their swim stuff and head to the “beach” with their imaginative friend for swimming, surfing, fights with giant crabs, and even a treasure hunt! Early readers will enjoy all the summer fun with the farm gang, and maybe get some good ideas for their own vacations too!
The Great Indoors by Julie Falatko When a family goes on vacation, the
neighborhood wild animals move in for their own vacation in civilization! From beavers looking forward to cooking to karaoke- singing deer and skunks in the shower, the animals just can’t get enough of the joys of indoor life…or can they? This hilarious picture book will have your family giggling as what starts as fun becomes too much…in the best way! Step into an inspiring true story that brings history to life. This biography highlights a remarkable woman’s legacy and her fight to protect a cherished beach, celebrating courage, heritage, and environmental stewardship. Saving American Beach: The Biography of African American Environmentalist MaVynee Betsch by Karly Pierre This moving picture book tells the story of “Beach Lady” MaVynee Betsch’s fight to save the wonderful beach that had welcomed her child self and her family, and other Brown- and Black-skinned families, to its shores when so many other beaches held signs proclaiming “whites only!” Honoring both MaVynee Betsch and the history of American Beach, this picture book is for anyone who loves, or used to love, splashing in the waves!
A Hero’s Guide to Summer Vacation by Pablo Cartaya
A famous reclusive fantasy author goes on a road trip! The headlines may be exciting, but when Gonzolo’s mom tells him that he’s going to be spending the summer on a book promo tour with the grandfather he’s hardly ever met, he’s the opposite of thrilled. However, as the miles creep by in the classic car his grandfather insists on driving, Gonzolo begins to feel like maybe the stories from his grandfather’s life aren’t so out-there…maybe they’re even…cool? Discover the outdoors through hands-on learning with this engaging nonfiction book. Get Outside Guide: All Things Adventure, Exploration, and Fun! by Nancy Honovich Whether your family is on the road or staying home, the Get Outside Guide is a great place
Spark your imagination with this fun-filled beginning reader adventure story.
Bad Kitty Goes On Vacation by Nick Bruel When Uncle Murray wins passes to Bad Kitty’s favorite theme park, Love Love Kitty World, it seems like a summer dream come true! However the hi-jinks are just beginning, from the troubles of trying to get a cat on an airplane to discovering luxury hotels don’t come with litter boxes, Bad Kitty’s high expectations for the trip keep taking hit after hit. Surely, Love Love Kitty herself will be all that Bad Kitty has dreamed, right?
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