Are you winding down for the end of the school year and gearing up for summer? These super summer reads are sure to invite conversations about summer plans and excite students for the fun months that lay ahead.
If you’re worried about the summer slide and want to encourage students to read over their summer break, you can grab my FREE summer bingo printable HERE from my resource library.
Ok, now on to some much loved read alouds…
Last Day Blues by Julie Danneberg
By the same author as ‘First Day Jitters’, Mrs Hartwell’s students are concerned that their teacher will miss them while they’re gone for the summer. The class makes a plan to ensure she doesn’t miss them, but the teachers have a plan of their own!
Magic Beach by Alison Lester
This beautifully illustrated picture book by Australian author and illustrator Alison Lester is one of my favourites. Share this book with students so they can imagine a picturesque summer by the beach, making memories with family.
The Pocket Dogs go on Holiday by Margaret Wild and Stephen Michael King
An adorable book in the much loved Pocket Dog series. The pocket dogs go on a summer holiday to the beach and help their owner find a treasured item. Illustrated by the incredibly talented Stephen Michael King.
Little Dog and the Summer Holiday by Corinne Fenton and Robin Cowcher
A charming story about the summer holidays set in the 1950’s. Little dog and his family go on a road trip to Sydney. Picturesque descriptions of the open road, camping and summer in Australia lend this book to be a nostalgic favourite.
Why I love Summer by Michael Wagner
A delightful book about the many reasons to love summer. Swimming at the beach, playing backyard cricket, eating ice cream and spending time with family all feature on the list. This book will make you wish the sun was shining while reminding us it’s the little things that matter.
Summer by June Factor and Alison Lester
A short rhyming book about the delight of summer. Beautifully illustrated in Alison Lester’s signature style.
Road Trip by Danny Parker and Nathaniel Eckstrom
Father and son are off on a road trip. Dad is enjoying the scenic drive, where as his son chants
“But when will we get there? It’s just a disaster… couldn’t we go just a little bit faster?”
A great conversation starter around road trips, holidays and upcoming vacations.
I hope this list has inspired some summer dreaming of your own. I’d love to hear which read alouds feature on your list this time of year. Feel free to leave a comment, below.
Don’t forget to grab my FREE Summer Reading Bingo from my resource library.
If you’re looking for some summer themed resources to end the school year off, you can grab my summer themed activities below:
