Summer Vacation Round-Up!

The end of the school year has arrived, everyone! And here in Arizona, summer started 2 weeks ago! It's already 100 degrees here! So I am thinking allllll things summer right now: water, ice-cream & cold foods, camping, & family vacation & that's exactly what this round-up is comprised of. I hope you enjoy it! 
What are your favorite things to do in the summer? I forgot to mention my love of hiking & roasting marshmallows, in addition to pools & water slides. What is your family doing this summer?


Summer Vacation Picture Books:  
1.The Bears' Vacation
by: Jan Berenstain
(As usual, Papa Bear thinks he's taking his son out to teach him some lessons at the beach, but instead of safety first, Papa Bear highlights all the dangers of vacation at the ocean. Brother Bear just wants to go surfinb, but he can barely  bring his dad back in one piece!) 
www.amazon.com/Bears-Vacation-Stan-Berenstain/dp/0394800524/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=the+berenstain+bear%27s+vacation&qid=1621471599&s=audible&sr=1-3-catcorr

2. What Should Danny Do? On Vacation
by: Adir Levy & Mat Sadler 
(Danny is about to learn more about his power to choose, but this time on vacation! This follow-up book to What Should Danny Do? is filled with empathy, sharing & lessons in personal responsibility. There are 9 different endings your child can choose from, to help Danny through his day on vacation.) 
www.amazon.com/Should-Danny-Vacation-Power-Choose/dp/1733094687/ref=sr_1_1?crid=34OU907Y6E0KE&dchild=1&keywords=what+should+danny+do+on+vacation&qid=1621471688&sprefix=what+should+danny+do+on+va%2Caudible%2C219&sr=8-1

3. Summer Song
by: Kevin Henkes & Laura Dronzek 
(All about summer, this book celebrates the sights & smells of the delightfully warm season. Dronzek's glowing pictures represent summer so poignantly & Henkes descriptions of sounds like birds singing, bees buzzing & children rolling around in the grass & feeling the summer sun's heat, will make this a book that gets children excited for summertime!) 
www.amazon.com/Summer-Song-Kevin-Henkes/dp/0062866133/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=summer+song&qid=1621471806&sr=8-1
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4. No More Pencils, No More Books,...Dirty Looks
by: Diane Degroat 
(For those fans once it's the end of the school year, you'll enjoy this one! Gilbert is so excited for the last day of school. A class party & then on to summer vacation! But first he must sit through the class awards; will Mrs. Byrd even give him one?) 
www.amazon.com/Pencils-Books-Teachers-Dirty-Gilbert/dp/0060791160/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=no+more+pencils%2C+no+more+books&qid=1621574875&sr=8-2

5. Arthur's Family Vacation
by: Marc Brown
(Oh no! Arthur's family is experiencing an all-wet vacation! But Arthur will save the day & take charge; he'll come up with some fun things to do like go visit Gatorville.) 
www.amazon.com/Arthurs-Family-Vacation-Adventure-Adventures/dp/0316113123/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=arthur%27s+family+vacation&qid=1621467626&s=audible&sr=1-3-catcorr 

6. Llama Llama Family Vacation
by: Anna Dewedney 
( Llama Llama is planning to go visit Sandy Island with his Mom & Gram; it will be his first flight too! He is excited, but a little bit nervous about doing something new too!) 
www.amazon.com/Llama-Lama-Family-Vacation/dp/0593097122/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=llama+llama+family+vacation&qid=1621575101&sr=8-1

7. And Then Comes Summer
by: Tom Brenner & Jaime Kim
(What's your favorite part about summertime? When the days get longer & the sun hangs around well into the night hours? Maybe it's the ice-cream trucks & lemonade stands popping up everywhere? Whatever the case, you're sure to enjoy this book about all the outdoors time & the celebrations of summer too!)
www.amazon.com/Then-Comes-Summer-Tom-Brenner/dp/1536217379/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=and+then+comes+summer&qid=1621575176&sr=8-1

8. How I Spent my Summer Vacation
by: Mark Teague
(For sure, a more humorous suggestion on this list; the boy in this story tells his teachers at school a fabricated tale of what he was kept busy doing all summer; being kidnapped by cowboys & taught the ways of the West, instead of going out visit his Aunt Fern. Thankfully, he showed up to Aunt Fern's right as a stampede showed up to her barbecue! There's enough Western fantasy in this story to keep kids riveted!) 
www.amazon.com/Spent-Summer-Vacation-Dragonfly-Books/dp/0517885565/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=how+i+spent+my+summer+vacation&qid=1621575262&sr=8-1

9. The Berenstain Bears Go to Camp
by: Stan & Jan Berenstain
(Brother & Sister Bear get to go to Grizzly Bob's Day Camp for the first time ever! They will learn how to kayak, go swimming, make crafts, & more!) 
www.amazon.com/Berenstain-Bears-Go-Camp/dp/0394851315/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=berenstain+bears+summer&qid=1621471900&sr=8-3
 

10. Come Next Season
by: Kim Norman & Daniel Miyares
(In this book, two children show their enthusiasm for each season, with a special love of cold treats & playing in the water in the summer.  The lyrical tone of the book helps the reader connect with the joys of celebrating with family all year-long. A fun side note is that the endpapers for this book are both from the summer section; playing basketball & swinging on a rope over the lake.)   
www.amazon.com/Come-Next-Season-Kim-Norman/dp/0374305986/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=come+next+season&qid=1621575525&sr=8-1

11. Cannonball
by: Sacha Cotter & Josh Morgan
(A Maori boy is searching for the secret recipe to execute the best cannonball into the water. Everyone has advice for him, from the trunks he's wearing to being heavier. But he finds his own style & pulls off an amazing cannonball of his own!)
www.amazon.com/Cannonball-Sacha-Cotter/dp/1728217563/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=cannonball&qid=1621545849&s=books&sr=1-1
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12. Aqualicious
by: Victoria Kann
(Pinkalicious & her family are on vacation; but Pinkalicious & Peter want to start exploring while Mom & Dad are napping away at the beach. Pinkalicious learns about Merminnies (mini mermaids) & makes friends with one named Aqua. She & Peter build a sand castle for Aqua & then Pinkalicious tries to take Aqua home, but becomes confused when Aqua insists she doesn't live in the real ocean; there's a special aquarium for her at the beach.)
www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062330160?pf_rd_r=K5JKB3EJDTDA5FSD8NS8&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8&pd_rd_r=441c71f7-f2e8-4b1d-af47-f7ef908f1ff9&pd_rd_w=AaSDX&pd_rd_wg=kuGY9&ref_=pd_gw_unk

13. Curious George Goes to the Beach
by: Margret & H.A. Rey
(George is of course curious about the beach & so when he gets there, he has to try out lifeguarding, rescuing the picninc basket from the ocean, helping a friend become more comfortable swimming, feeds a seagull & more! There's never a dull moment with that little monkey!) 
www.amazon.com/Curious-George-Beach-downloadable-audio/dp/054425001X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=curious+george+goes+to+the+beach&qid=1621575821&sr=8-1

14. Froggy Goes to Camp
by: Jonathan London
(Oh Froggy! He's going to learn a lot at summer camp: like how to shoot a bow & arrow & tell scary stories around a campfire. But as always, he's also going to invite along a little trouble, and this time it looks like overturning the kayak with his camp director inside it!) 
www.amazon.com/Froggy-Goes-Camp-Jonathan-London/dp/0142416045/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=froggy+goes+to+camp&qid=1621574625&sr=8-1
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15. Strega Nona Takes a Vacation
by: Tomie dePaola
(The famous Strega Nona hasn't been herself lately; she's been distracted. Then one night she dreams of her deceased grandmother & decides to go visit her little house on the seashore. She leaves Big Anthony & Bambolona in charge in her absence---- what could go wrong?)
www.amazon.com/Strega-Takes-Vacation-Tomie-dePaola/dp/0142500763/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=strega+nona+takes+a+vacation&qid=1621574278&sr=8-1

16. Davy's Summer Vacation
by: Brigitte Weninger & Eve Tharlet
(Davy & his bunny family all desperately need a vacation; but when they start packing to go on vacation to the ocean, they realize it's too expensive for them to pack so many things & go. Davy comes up with a solution instead! They can carry their belongings a short distance to the lake, & still have a nice time together.)
www.amazon.com/Davys-Summer-Vacation-Brigitte-Weninger/dp/0735842787/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=davy%27s+summer+vacation&qid=1621573995&sr=8-1

17. The Little Blue Cottage
by: Kelly Jordan & Jessica Courtney-Tickle
( Side Note: I LOVE Jessica's illustrations! She has illustrated all of the Story Orchestra books & her artwork is gorgeous!) 
(Everyone has a favorite place to visit or vacation at, right? Well, this blue cottage learns to expect the girl each summer. Until one year, when the blue cottage is kept waiting & lonely without any trace of the girl who so faithfully comes each year. The cottage sits empty year after year; will someone else come to discover & love it too?)  
www.amazon.com/Little-Blue-Cottage-Kelly-Jordan/dp/1624149235/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+little+blue+cottage&qid=1621573259&sr=8-1
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18. Olivia Opens a Lemonade Stand
by: Kama Einhorn 
(Olivia the pig has decided to open a lemonade stand; but she's not having much success at first. She's losing customers to Francine! Instead of just offering lemonade, Olivia ups the ante & turns her backyard into a full-fledged restaurant; both girls decide there are enough thirsty people out there at the end of the day & that they can cooperate & work together!) 
www.amazon.com/OLIVIA-Opens-Lemonade-Stand-Olivia/dp/1416999329/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=olivia+opens+a+lemonade+stand&qid=1621559489&sr=8-1
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19. Froggy Goes to Hawaii
by: Jonathan London
(Froggy always experiences a little opposition to his plans, but he learns the hula & how to surf in Hawaii. As always, a little trouble follows him wherever he goes.) 
www.amazon.com/Froggy-Goes-Hawaii-Jonathan-London/dp/0142421197/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=froggy+goes+to+hawaii&qid=1621557746&sr=8-2

20. Jabari Jumps
by: Gaia Cornwall
(Jabari has just completed his swimming lessons & now he thinks he's ready to go off the high dive! But on second thought, he starts to get a little nervous about it & makes some excuses as to why today might not be the day to jump. After chatting with his dad, Jabari decides to treat the jump as a surprise--- & Jabari loves surprises! Love this little courageous boy & his courageous leap into the pool. ) 
www.amazon.com/Jabari-Jumps-Gaia-Cornwall/dp/1536202908/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=jabari+jumps&qid=1621547985&s=books&sr=1-1

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