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Books for summer

Summer is almost here and with it comes a change in weather and longer hours of daylight (and summer break!). Books for summer could be just what you need to connect school to home during this break – and I’ve got you covered!

In this episode, I share 6 books for summer to help you and your learners’ caregivers introduce seasonal signs, ideas for people to explore nature, and crops available for harvest. Listen in to discover some amazing picture books to share with families this summer!

Books for summer covered in this episode include:

• Goodbye Spring, Hello Summer by Kenard Pak
• Summer is Here by Renee Watson, illustrated by Bea Jackson
• Summer Song By Kevin Henkes, illustrated by Laura Dronzek
• Summer Color by Dianna Murray, illustrated by Zoe Persico
• When Summer Comes: Exploring Nature in Our Warmest Season by Aimee M. Bissonnette, illustrated by Erin Hourigan
• Cheers for a Dozen Ears: A Summer Crop of Counting by Felicia Sanzari Chernesky, illustrated by Susan Swan

Want to view all of these books in one place? Check them out here!

Extra books about seasons touched on in this episode include:

• Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak
• Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter by Kenard Pak
• Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring by Kenard Pak
• In the Middle of Fall by Kevin Henkes, illustrated by Laura Dronzek
• Winter is Here by Kevin Henkes, illustrated by Laura Dronzek
• When Spring Comes by Kevin Henkes, illustrated by Laura Dronzek

Related Episodes/Blog Posts:

• “Teaching with Books: How to Integrate Science and Literacy for Elementary Classrooms.”
• “Teaching the Weather of Summer: A Helpful Guide for Elementary Teachers”

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Caregivers Picture Books Podcast Summer

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