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It’s important to remember to keep the kids reading over the summer. Here are some fun book options that will delight you – and keep your little ones amused!
Superhero Faith and Doctor Faith
By child author Faith Abraham
Don’t miss this exciting series written by the incredible and inspirational Faith Abraham, who just turned six and released her first book when she was three! In the first book, Superhero Faith and her trusty sidekick Sparkle are out to rescue Grandma from a sore tummy, being too hot, losing her cane, worst of all -Brussels sprouts! In the second, Doctor Faith: The good Doctor Faith and Nurse Sparkle are on a mission! Taking care of others comes in various forms. Sure, there is the physical stuff, but what about the emotional side of things? Feeling rotten is not fun, and it can be lonely.
https://www.faithandsparklesworld.com/shop/p/superhero-faith
https://www.faithandsparklesworld.com/shop/p/doctor-faith
Did I Really Dream Last Night?
By Sarah Palleschi
Did I Really Dream Last Night? is a sweet, delightfully amusing bedtime story for children and their parents. Anthony Michael Louis is a little boy who lives with his mother and father in the town of Dill, located in the province of Pickle. Anthony is especially lucky because his father is the zookeeper, and plenty of perks come with his father’s job. Anthony receives a pony for his third birthday! Anthony’s new pony, Doris, has a tough time settling in and keeps Anthony up at night. When the little boy finally falls asleep, he has some crazy dreams. When he wakes up in the morning, Anthony just has to ask his parents, “Can I make my dreams come true?” Both his parents answer, “YES! You can make any dream come true.” His parents tell him that any dream can come true! Palleschi has an innate talent for speaking to children and a sharp, observant voice that rings clear in her storytelling and dialogue. With humorous prose and wonderful lessons of how dreams can come true, Did I Really Dream Last Night? will become a favorite for your children at bedtime.
https://www.amazon.com/Really-Dream-Last-Night-Book/dp/1631356321
Watch Out! It’s Nolan! (A Courageous Tale About a Boy Who Overcame His Bullies by Being Fearless and Standing up for Himself)
By Dark Joseph Ravine
Bullying is NEVER okay. But what if you had a magic whiz to help you deal with those who treat you badly? Unpopular Nolan has his wishes come true when he happens upon a benevolent but bumbling accident-prone whiz. However, not all is as it seems… Nolan, his mother, his schoolyard bully Edy, and his teachers are all suddenly swept into magical hijinks – so much so, that Nolan finds that he might have to fix the problem himself. Put in the position where he needs to decide if he will learn a valuable lesson or if he will become the hero he needs to be, Nolan learns that the best way to confront his problems is by standing up to them and expressing how he really feels.
This book is packed with moral lessons and symbolic storytelling that will teach your child:
The importance of standing up for yourself.
The importance of opening up about your feelings, no matter how negative they may be.
How making decisions, whether big or small, can improve our lives.
The pitfalls of comprising and putting up with bad behavior.
How a bad attitude can transform with the right intention and proactiveness.
How kindness can change the world.
A fun children’s story for ages 5 to 9 that raises awareness about bullying while encouraging self-esteem, mental strength, toughness, confidence, and fearlessness!
https://www.amazon.com/Courageous-Overcame-Bullies-Fearless-Standing/dp/1999031334
What Can (Might) Doodles Do?
By Vicki Burris Risbeck and Dixie Whitlatch Carrier
Do YOU know what a Doodle is? How about a Double Doodle? Ready to find out what Doodles Can do – or what they might do – and certainly what they will do!
This humorous book explains what Doodle dogs are, and how they came to be (breed-wise). It tells the story of Maeve, who is a Doodle dog with a striking personality! Actually, she is a double Doodle, as both of her parents are different kinds of Doodles themselves. The illustrations depict how well-mannered Doodles can act, as expected in various situations, while the photographs of Maeve show a completely different story of what they might do. A final representation, however, shows what they will all ultimately do. In addition to the beautiful illustrations and humorous photographs, this book helps children begin to understand the use of ‘can,’ ‘might,’ and ‘will’ in conversation and action. Doodle owners and lovers will enjoy Maeve’s interpretation of doing what’s expected.
https://www.amazon.com/What-Can-Might-Doodles-Do/dp/1667872346/
Lady Ella’s ABCs of Listening
By Dr. Jacalyn Kerbeck
Lady Ella is continuing her travels, having returned from Gentle Farm, where she helped the farm and forest animals learn how to listen. She has joined up with some new friends who are going to help her teach the school animals The Joy in Listening. Lady Ella and her friends have a true interest and mission to help children and their families learn how to listen at a higher level to bring peace and harmony. Learning how to listen as a child will prove to be a strong foundation for interpersonal and professional success throughout their lives. Join Lady Ella and friends in this second of seven books.
https://www.amazon.com/Ellas-Listening-Amazing-Adventures-Mentor/dp/B0BS8KJKZ5/
Why We Fly the Rainbow – Miss Minty Beets
Why We Fly the Rainbow presents the rainbow Pride flag, the people it represents and why we fly it, in a way that’s easy for young readers to follow. The book is narrated by two cheerful jellybeans, as they discuss the LGBTQ+ initials, the various iterations of the pride flag and what it means to be a good friend. Through a casual conversation between these happy candies, we learn about acceptance, diversity and the concept of pride. The bright, colorful illustrations are eye-catching for kids and add another layer to the story, as all of the jellybeans, in different sizes, shapes and colors, with different interests and abilities, are ultimately, the same.
https://amazon.com/Why-Rainbow-Miss-Minty-Beets/dp/1724503782/
My Life With Rosie: A Bond Between Cousins
This children’s book by Rosa Parks’ cousin, Professor Angela Sadler Williamson has quickly become a classic of kids lit. Voted the best children’s book on Black History by Mothering magazine, Dr. Angela Sadler Williamson shares a different side of Rosa Parks only known to her family, the Williamson family. Lovingly known as Cousin Rosie, Rosa Parks spent most of her adult life living in the City of Detroit after leaving Montgomery, Alabama in 1957. Cousin Rosie forms many special relationships with young people, especially her young cousin, Carolyn Williamson Green. This book helps continue Rosa Parks’ legacy and philosophy on activism by teaching young readers how to become change agents in their community. https://www.amazon.ca/My-Life-Rosie-Between-Cousins/dp/1948927012
