Great Books to Keep your Child Busy During the Summer Months
School’s out and summer is here. It’s time to enjoy those summer vacation months to the fullest! Does this always mean going away on a family vacation? Fortunately, no it does not. Believe it or not there is a way to engage your child in a productive yet fun way this summer and would you believe it can be with books? That’s right books, but not your ordinary books. Get your child creative this season with summer activity books available at most public libraries.
According to Apples 4 the Teacher, here are just a few of those exciting summer season books packed with excitement, fun and sure to get those creative juices flowing:
A Kid’s Summer Ecojournal: With Nature Activities for Exploring the Season by Toni Albert and Margaret Brandt (Illustrator)- This is a journal filled with nature activities for kids from collecting insects to growing a sunflower. This summer season filled book will keep a child busy while being educational and fun. Ages 3+
Crafts to Make in the Summer by Kathy Ross- This summer fun activity book is bursting at the seams with exciting summer projects (firecracker finger puppet) for all ages to enjoy.
Cooking on a Stick: Campfire Recipes for Kids by Fran Lee, Linda White- Whether your family is taking a camping trip or letting your child camp out in the yard for fun, this book guides you on the highlights of campfire cooking along with recipes.
Summer Fun!: 60 Activities for a Kid-Perfect Summer by Susan Williamson (Editor), Michael P. Cline (Illustrator), Williamson Publishing (Corporate Author) – The kids will not be bored with this exciting summer book filled with thrills and fun, from face painting to backyard fun this amazing book will keep them occupied until the first day back to school.
Trekking on a Trail: Hiking Activities for Kids by Fran Lee, Linda White-This amazing summer fun book is not only perfect for those hiking trips but great for the imagination right in their own backyard. The type of food to pack and clothing to wear during a hike are just a couple of the things a kid will learn about hiking!
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