Tails & Tales Summer Reading Picks for Kids

 

Summer Reading 2021 is underway! We have reading challenges for all ages. Sign up today by picking up a reading log at the library or you can participate online! Visit our website for all the details.

This year's theme is "Tails and Tales". So, get your young readers inspired with these amazing animal stories!

Crossings by Katy Duffield 

This exciting non-fiction book shares amazing examples of crossings like bridges and tunnels built by animal lovers around the world to help animals safely move through human construction. Recommended for grades 2-3.

Like a Lizard by April Pulley Sayre 

Discover how lizards live by learning about 28 different types of lizards! Written by April Pulley Sayre, an amazing nature photographer (though this book is  wonderfully illustrated by Stephanie Laberis). Check out Sayre's many other nature loving books! Recommended for grades K-3.

Fatima's Great Outdoors by Ambreen Tariq

While not about any animal specifically, this is about a young girl's first camping trip and developing a love of the outdoors. Perfect for kids who are less than enthusiastic about being out in the wild! Recommended for PreK-Grade 1.

Lion and Mouse by Jairo Buitrago

A modern retelling of this classic tale from Aesop's Fables. This story of an unlikely friendship is sure to make you smile. Recommended for grades K-3.

What Do You Do With a Tail Like This? by Steve Jenkins

This book has a fun, interactive element that encourages readers to guess what animal is featured on each page. You'll learn about the amazing things animals can do with their tails, ears, eyes, and more! Recommended for PreK-Grade 1.

The Thing About Bees: A Love Letter by Shabazz Larkin

This sweet book features a poem from a father to his two sons about his love for his children and the bees that make so much possible in our world.  Recommended for PreK-Grade 1.

Bedtime for Sweet Creatures by Nikki Grimes

A lovely bedtime story following a young child as they go through their nighttime routine. Beautiful illustrations showcase the child's wild imagination. Recommended for PreK-Grade 1.

Anamalium by Jenny Broom and Katie Scott

Take a trip to a museum in the pages of this book. 160 animals are featured with lovely detailed illustrations. The book is quite large making it fun to page through as you learn new animal facts. Recommended for grades 1-5.