Buddingbookworms
2026 | ISSUE
READ THESE! SUMMER
Come hang on the beach with a girl who “bakes” some sweet yet sandy treats. Although no one wants to try them! Will anyone try her creations? With fun rhymes and illustration, this is a a funny beach read for your kiddos.
A fun ode to cookouts for your summer! Cici can’t wait to get to her grandma’s for her family’s annual cookout Plus food, music, and games! But most of all she can’t wait to see her older cousin. But when she can’t find him anywhere, she has to look in the most unexpected places This is a sweet homage to family cookouts and summer.
A book filled with nostalgia and the celebration of cousins! 7 cousins reunite at their grandpa’s house for summer vacation and there is so much fun to be had! This has sweet artwork and text that captures the memories that can be made on family vacation.
A sweet board book perfect for the summer season! This book features art of various babies enjoying a hot summer day at the park. This is great for teaching early concepts like color and shapes.
Take in the sights and sounds of summer through the eyes of a young girl and her dog This has great artwork and simple text that is great for young readers With the sun shining to veggies growing, and more there is so much magic to the summer.
If you are looking for summer activities, then look no further than this book! Filled with hands-on crafts, facts and more, this is a great field guide for your little wonderer.
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Kevin Hen
Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children’s Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.
BEYOND THE BOOK:
EAT: WATERMELON FRIES
MAKE: OCEAN IN A BOTTLE
PHOTO CRED: Abbey’s Kitchen
PHOTO CRED: Crafty Insights
PHOTO CRED: Little Bins for Little Hands
Kick off the summer with a tropical themed summer sensory bin! Flamingos are a fantastic theme for summer and kids love sensory play. Whether you want to explore a popular theme or find a way to sneak in math or fine motor skills, create a simple summer sensory bin
Bring the sea indoors with this calming and colorful craft Kids can shake their homemade bottle to watch glitter and tiny sea creatures float in a soothing, ocean-like swirl. Watching the glitter swirl like ocean waves is both relaxing and fascinating for kids of all ages