Picture Book Roundup: Bright Reads for the Start of Summer
Picture books remain one of the most joyful ways to spark curiosity, connection, and early literacy. This roundup highlights standout titles perfect for story times, classroom read‑alouds, and everything in between.
The Fluffy Futon
Interest Level: Preschool
A soft fluffy futon in the sun is an irresistible spot for a nap, as everyone discovers in this picture book that will make you laugh, yawn—and feel like you’ve woken from a very good sleep.
My Tiger
Interest Level: Preschool – Grade 1
A boy’s pet tiger is apprehensive about his first trip to the dentist—but the twist ending of this funny picture book turns the dentist’s advice satisfyingly on its head (and that’s the end of the dentist).
Tomorrow I’m in Charge!
Interest Level: Preschool – Grade 1
A comical picture book in which three forest friends debate vital childhood questions: who’s allowed to play, what game, and who decides.
You Can Do It, Bert!
Interest Level: Preschool – Grade 1
The perfect picture book for anyone embarking on a new adventure. This is Bert’s big day. He is well prepared, mentally, and physically. But he might need some encouragement. You can do it, Bert!
Whose Tree Is This?
Interest Level: Kindergarten – Grade 3
rom the tallest leaf to the buried roots, the oak tree provides food and shelter for many creatures. Take a poetic tour from the perspective of thirteen animals to discover the ways oaks benefit them and the environment.
The Power of Her Paintbrush
Interest Level: Kindergarten – Grade 3
Theresa Bernstein started drawing at seven and honed her talent at the Philadelphia School of Design. In New York, she used “T. Bernstein” to gain recognition in a male-dominated art world, paving the way for future female artists.
A Home on the Page
Interest Level: Kindergarten – Grade 4
After young Nou finds “Asians Go Home” spray-painted outside her house, she wonders where home truly is. Family members share how they find home, and Nou begins writing stories, creating a place where she belongs.
The World Game
Interest Level: Kindergarten – Grade 4
Follow a fast-paced soccer game around the globe, moving to a new location with each turn of the page. Action-packed text and vibrant illustrations will keep readers hooked until the final goooooooooal!
Béisbol Begins
Interest Level: Grade 1 – Grade 4
When Nemesio Guilló traveled from his home in Havana, Cuba, to a school in Alabama, he didn’t know he was going to fall in love with a new sport—baseball! Discover how this teenager brought baseball to Cuba.
The Ocean’s Heart
Interest Level: Grade 1 – Grade 4
Dive into the incredible undersea lives of zooplankton, minuscule animals that race to the ocean’s surface to feed on plants. It’s the largest migration of animals on Earth, and it takes place every single night.
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