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4 children’s books to help hold on to the last days of summer

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summer reading to prolong summer on The SIMPLE Moms

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.

The Legend of Sea Glass

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.

B is for Beacon A Great Lakes Lighthouse Alphabet

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.

Mr McGinty's Monarchs

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.

At the Marsh in the Meadow

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?

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  • hannah
    August 21, 2016 at 11:52 pm

    At 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 pm

    I 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 pm

    These are great children’s books.

  • DJ
    August 18, 2016 at 11:01 am

    Great books! My niece would love reading these.

  • Janet W.
    August 18, 2016 at 9:25 am

    These look like excellent books! My grandsons would enjoy At the Marsh in the Meadow!

  • Maryann D.
    August 18, 2016 at 6:11 am

    The 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.