I feel like I’m always searching for books my kids will enjoy, especially now that we’re pushing summer reading. There are so many great books out there and yet, each kid likes something a little different. Luckily, our local library has a great online resource to check out kindle books so I was on the computer today trying to build a solid list, specifically for Hallie because she’s the one I struggle to find books for currently.
I follow a lady on instagram and she gives great recommendations, I found great luck with finding lists through pinterest and I came across a great website readbrightly.com all about kids reading and books. Here’s our library summer wishlist:
(Amazon links and aff.)
She started Goodbye Stranger today because it was available immediately as a kindle book at the library and we have a hold on a couple others. Fingers crossed they keep her engaged and interested. Hunter’s summer reading is next on my to-do list.
Books I loved:
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell
Sign of the Beaver – Elizabeth George Speare
All of a Kind Family series – Sydney Taylor
A Single Shard – Linda Sue Park
The Door in the Wall – Marguerite De Angeli
The Wheel on the School – Meindert DeJong
Cricket of Times Square – George Selden
The Summer of the Swans – Betsy Byars
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry – Mildred Taylor
Number the Stars – Lois Lowry
Happy Reading! Love discovering new worlds through books
Thanks so much for you suggestions. There were a few on the list I’ve read and completely forgot about. Like you, I love that kids can explore new worlds through books! Thanks again!
Kara — Libby has a lot of good suggestions. Do you also read the books your daughter does? I know that Goodbye Stranger is fraught with a lot of teen and tween angst/issues — bullying, sexting, keeping friendships alive as you mature at different rates…
I’ve read most of what she reads, but I’ve noticed as she’s getting older its hard to keep up so I rely heavily on recommendations. I had been told by two different sources about Goodbye Stranger but neither mentioned what you did – not what I want her reading about right now, so I appreciate your feedback. I’ll remove that from our list!
I thought of more!
Half Magic and Magic by the Lake by Edward Eager
The series by Laura Ingalls Wilder starting with Little House in the Big Woods….love, love, love these. I still have the set my grandmother gave me…um…40+ years ago!
Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfield
The Saturdays by Elizabeth Enright
Miracles on Maple Hill by Virgina Sorensen (she was LDS – books written in the 40’s and 50’s)
The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner – My favorite is the first book of the series
The Little Princess
The Secret Garden