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• The Camping Trip

  Mann, Jennifer K.,

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  Ernestine is beyond excited to go camping. But she quickly realizes that nothing could have prepared her for how hard it is to set up a tent, never mind fall asleep in it, or that swimming in a lake means that there will be fish -- eep! Will…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Canoeing

  Black, Nessa,

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  This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for vocabulary words while learning simple facts about canoeing. Summer is for boating! For ages 4 to 6.

• Celebration!

  Thomas, Jane Resh

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  Grandmother, aunts and uncles, and assorted cousins gather for the annual picnic in Maggie's backyard, complete with good food and family fun. Summer is for picnics! For ages 4 to 8.

• Drum Roll, Please

  Bigelow, Lisa Jenn,

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  Melly only joined the school band because her best friend, Olivia, begged her to. But to her surprise, quiet Melly loves playing the drums. Now she and Olivia are about to spend the next two weeks at Camp Rockaway, jamming under the stars in the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Finding Wild

  Lloyd, Megan Wagner

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  All the ways and places that wild exists in our world and where you can find it. Summer is for exploring! For ages 3 to 7.

• Growing Green

  a First Book of Gardening

  Sosa, Daniela,

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  From strawberries in galoshes to herbs in recycled tin cans, this easy-to-follow gardening book contains fifteen simple (and delicious!) projects for budding young gardeners. Bright, engaging illustrations and clear instructions make this a great…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Bird

  Hamid, Rasha,

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  Birding is a joyful, wonder-filled activity that anyone can do. Featuring the skyline and natural spaces of New York City, How to Bird invites children to explore birdwatching, with each page featuring a new birding strategy. Summer is for birding!…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Long Way Around

  Nesbet, Anne,

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  During a hiking trip with their parents in the mountains of California, cousins Owen, Vivian, and Amy are finally allowed to camp for one night at a little lake all on their own. But when a massive earthquake blocks their return path, there's only…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Make It Wild!

  101 Things to Make and Do Outdoors

  Schofield, Jo

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  Encouraging kids away from computers and the TV into the natural world, this fun-filled book lets them use their imaginations and discover the wonder and value of natural materials, as they have a go at making their own entertainment from whatever…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Monarchs of Winghaven

  Moreira, Naila,

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  Sammie, a budding naturalist, knows of a secret and wonderful place: Winghaven, an abandoned lot in the middle of the suburbs where wildlife flourishes. This ... story, full of details about the natural world, includes Sammie's field illustrations…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Nature Journal

  a Backyard Adventure

  Allen, Savannah,

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  Connecting with his busy dad over their love of nature, Tim goes through his dad's old nature journals, which inspire him to go on adventures of his own and record all the things he finds to share with his dad. Summer is for dreaming! For ages 4 to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Night Walk

  Dorléans, Marie,

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  This beautiful and evocative book movingly recalls family trips and the excitement of unknown adventure, while celebrating the awe-inspiring joy of the natural world. Summer is for trying new things! For ages 3 to 7.

• Paletero Man

  Diaz, Lucky,

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  Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narrator's pockets are empty. Summer is for eating icy sweet treats! For ages 4 to 8.

• Ride Beside Me

  Knisley, Lucy,

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  A mother and son hop on their bike for a ride through the neighborhood, joining friends and neighbors along the way. Summer is for bike rides! For ages 3 to 6.

• Summer Song

  Henkes, Kevin,

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  Illustrations and easy-to-read text introduce the colors, songs, and activities of summer. Summer is for seeing, hearing, and smelling! For ages 4 to 8.

• To Night Owl From Dogfish

  Sloan, Holly Goldberg, 1958-

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  Unhappy about being sent to the same summer camp after their fathers start dating, Bett and Avery, two girls, age eleven, eventually begin scheming to get the couple back together after a break-up. Told entirely through letters, emails and text…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Treasure Map

  Todd, Brandon,

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  Meet Clarke and Miguel! They are new friends. They love going on adventures! Together, they make a map of their town. And they find a sweet treasure! Summer is for local outdoor adventures! For ages 5 to 7.

• When Lola Visits

  Sterling, Michelle,

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  For one young girl, summer is the season of no school, of days spent at the pool, and of picking golden limes off the trees. But summer doesn't start until her lola--her grandmother from the Philippines--comes for her annual visit. Summer is for…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The World Belonged to Us

  Woodson, Jacqueline,

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  A group of kids celebrate the joy and freedom of summer on their Brooklyn block. Summer is for outdoor time with friends! For ages 5 to 8.

• The Young Adventurer's Guide to (almost) Everything

  Build a Fort, Camp Like a Champ, Poop in the Woods--45 Action-packed Outdoor Activities

  Hewitt, Ben, 1971-

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  Once upon a time, kids learned the most amazing and unusual things. They learned how to shelter and clothe themselves, how to use a knife and hatchet, how build a fire, tie knots, and read a compass. This handbook for curious kids will empower them…Read moreRead more of this annotation