Summertime Picture Books
Beach pug
May, Kyla, author
2024
It is Bub the pug's first trip to the beach, and Bella wants to enter him in a pet-surfing contest, but Bub is scared of the ocean and refuses, so he hopes to make it up to Bella by presenting her with the treasure at the end of the map he found.
Camping chaos!
Patterson, James, 1947- author
2020
Junior discovers the Woods when he goes camping with his people.
Camping.
2022
Bluey goes camping with her family and makes a new friend named Jean-Luc! Despite the language barrier, they have fun planting fruit trees, hunting a wild pig, and more! But when vacation ends, Bluey wonders if she'll ever get to see her new friend again.
Hidden treasure
MacKay, Elly, author
2021
When a young treasure hunter goes to the beach for a day of playing in the surf, she dives deep under the waves to find treasures of all kinds. Some treasures have stories to tell and others are too precious to keep. It seems treasure is everywhere, but nothing could make her feel more like a queen than a perfect day at the beach with her grandfather and furry best friend.
Mermaid dreams
Pugsley, Kate, author, illustrator
2019
"One sunny Saturday, Pearl and her parents visit the beach. Pearl loves the beach: the warm sand feels wonderful between her toes. But it would be more fun if she had a friend. Too shy to say hello, Pearl watches the kids play nearby, and slowly her eyes droop closed.... When Pearl awakens she has been transported to a magical underwater world. Pearl admires the sea creatures flitting around her, and she discovers that she too has a beautiful tail. Pearl is a mermaid! But who is calling out a greeting from behind that coral? Whose bright eyes are peering at her from the sea grass? Whose laughter does she hear? Could it be a new friend? Or just another sea creature? This adorable picture book will delight the youngest daydreamers and shows us that making new friends may not be as hard as you think -- if you have a good imagination!"-- Provided by publisher.
New red bike!
Ransome, James E.
2011
Tom enjoys the thrill of riding his brand new bicycle, and then shares it with a friend.
Scaredy Squirrel at the beach
Watt, Mélanie, 1975- author
2012
Scaredy Squirrel has a wild adventure when he ventures to the beach to get a seashell.
The song that called them home
Robertson, David, 1977- author.
2023
"One summer day, Lauren and her little brother, James, go on a trip to the land with their Moshom (grandfather). After they've arrived, the children decide to fish for dinner while Moshom naps. Ttheir canoe is in the middle of the lake when the water suddenly becomes rough. Then something tips them over. When Lauren surfaces she sees her brother being pulled away by the Memekwesewak--human-like creatures who live around water and like to play tricks on people"-- Provided by publisher.
Summer camp critter jitters
John, Jory, author
2021
Animals have different anxieties about going off to summer camp.
Summer feet
Fitch, Sheree, author
2020
From those first barefoot days, wobble-dy walking over rocks and pebbles, to wandering-wild while searching for sea glass and, finally, huddled-up cozy at a late-summer bonfire, these summer feet flutter kick, somersault, hide-and-seek, and dance in the rain, soaking up all the season has to offer.
Summer song
Henkes, Kevin, author
2020
Illustrations and easy-to-read text introduce the colors, songs, and activities of summer.
The whispering woods
Green, Poppy, author
2022
While camping, Sophie, Hattie, and Owen hear strange noises in the woods and decide to investigate.