We are halfway through August and I have lost the ability to deny any longer that summer is quickly coming to an end. Even though time is marching on and I know that the leaves will soon be changing as the nights get cooler and cooler, I am going to hold onto these last days of summer for all I am worth. Below I’m sharing 5 children’s books from our friends at Sleeping Bear Press that are helping my children and I appreciate these warm days and lack of schedules a tad bit longer. I hope you find a title that inspires you to eeek out a little bit more summer enjoyment before apple cider replaces lemonade and we all trade our shorts and bathing suits in for jeans and sweaters.
1) The Legend of Sea Glass :: this is a delightfully illustrated legend of how sea glass came to be thanks to the magical creatures of the sea. A fun read for those who love legends, mermaids, or walking down a favorite beach to search for sea glass. Written by Trinka Hakes Noble and illustrated by Doris Ettlinger, this book is suggested for ages 6-9 and a Grade 3 reading level.
2) B is for Beacon: A Great Lakes Lighthouse Alphabet :: this past weekend my family visited another of the many nearby Great Lakes lighthouses and I have found this book to be a wonderful way to entertain the younger ones and provide a more in depth education regarding the role of the lighthouses we visit. Written by Helen L. Wilbur and illustrated by Renée Graef, this book is suggested for ages 6-9 and a Grade 4 reading level.
3) Mr. McGinty’s Monarchs :: since the day 5 years ago when my eldest daughter’s preschool class learned the life cycle of the monarch butterfly there has been a deep appreciation for monarchs from my kiddos. This book is a great read for any child who loves to search milkweeds for monarch eggs or caterpillars and who never tires of seeing a monarch in flight. Written by Linda Vander Heyden and illustrated by Eileen Ryan Ewen, this book is suggested for ages 6-9 and a Grade 2 reading level.
4) At the Marsh in the Meadow :: written in a rhyming cumulative style like the children’s poem, “The House that Jack Built,” this book along with its gorgeous illustrations makes learning about a marshland’s food chain fun and entertaining for children. Marshes can be found all over the world, except for Antarctica, making this a very relevant book for children no matter where you live. Written by Jeanie Mebane and illustrated by Gerald Guerlais, this book is suggested for ages 6-8 and a Grade 1 reading level.
Are there any books your family is reading to help hold on to the joys of summer?
hannah
August 21, 2016 at 11:52 pmAt the Marsh in the Meadow looks like an adorable book! My niece would love to read it.
shelly peterson
August 20, 2016 at 2:42 pmI cant believe how quick the Summer has gone. We have about ten more days until school starts and will enjoy them the best we can. This is a great list of books.
Sara Zielinski
August 18, 2016 at 12:36 pmThese are great children’s books.
DJ
August 18, 2016 at 11:01 amGreat books! My niece would love reading these.
Janet W.
August 18, 2016 at 9:25 amThese look like excellent books! My grandsons would enjoy At the Marsh in the Meadow!
Maryann D.
August 18, 2016 at 6:11 amThe Legend of Sea Glass does look like such a lovely book to read. All of these are terrific especially for the last few weeks of summer.