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• And Then Comes Summer

  Brenner, Tom,

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  This cover! I can already feel the joy and fun explored in this book!

• Jabari Jumps

  Cornwall, Gaia,

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  If you've ever gotten nervous about swimming or diving or trying anything new, you will absolutely love Jabari and this book!

• Our Pool

  Cummins, Lucy Ruth,

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  This book + summer heat = winner! Loved the colors and the whole vibe. Pair it with Jabari Jumps by Cornwall or Bubbles...up! by Davies and you'll be swimming in fun!

• Bubbles...up!

  Davies, Jacqueline, 1962-

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  More swimming joy!

• Summer Is for Cousins

  LaRocca, Rajani,

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  Ravi spends summer vacation with his cousins sharing in all their favorite activities.

• Bigmama's

  Crews, Donald

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  Author/illustrator Donald Crews has left a long legacy for us to enjoy. Bigmama's is just one of many of his picture books, but this story sings of summers past and spending time with family.

• Beach Hair

  Woodfolk, Ashley,

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  Beautifully illustrated! Join this cute little boy and his family as they enjoy a day at the beach, messy hair and all.

• Summer Is Here

  Watson, Renée,

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  Follows a young girl enjoying fun and exciting activities on a perfect summer day.

• Dude!

  Reynolds, Aaron, 1970-

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  DUDE! this book tells a story using one word only and it is amazing and hilarious! Dear Readers, because I'm making the list, I have to say maybe less about summer and just being hot enough to be in the ocean and I love it.

• The Summer Nick Taught His Cats to Read

  Manley, Curtis,

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  Such a cute story - one cat is super interested in reading, you can tell the other kitty is NOT.

• Good Luck, Ice Cream Truck!

  Fairbank, Sorche,

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  Ice cream truck? Yes please!

• Bright Lights and Summer Nights

  Grant, Shauntay,

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  Take a luminous bedtime journey through the summery dreamworld of a restless baby.

• City Summer, Country Summer

  Laymon, Kiese,

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  Three African American boys, including one visiting from New York, form a meaningful connection during a summer trip to rural Mississippi.

• The World Belonged to Us

  Woodson, Jacqueline,

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  A group of kids celebrate the joy and freedom of summer on their Brooklyn block!

• The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer...

  Calì, Davide, 1972-

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  When asked about his summer vacation, a boy spins a wild tale of globe-spanning adventures.

• Paletero Man

  Diaz, Lucky,

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  On a hot day in LA, a boy heads out to buy a tasty treat from Paletero Jose. He is in too much of a hurry to stop and chat with friends he meets along the way.

• Hot Dog

  Salati, Doug,

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  This pup and its owner head to the beach to beat the heat!

• Dusk Explorers

  Leslie, Lindsay,

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  Enjoying the warm summer nights as a child stars in this picture book. Pure magic!

• A Perfect Day

  Smith, Lane,

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  Read more to find out who has the perfect day in this little masterpiece by Lane Smith.

• When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree

  Deenihan, Jamie L. B.,

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  Sometimes you don't get the gift you were hoping for...but in the warm weather, lemonade is welcome! This older title has a message and, friends, a recipe for lemonade!