Summer Learning Picture Books
Sean from the Grass Valley Library shares some great picks for your family's Summer Learning in this edition of the Library Dad Blog.
The Summer Nick Taught His Cats to Read
Written by Curtis Manely and Illustrated by Kate Berube
When Nick decides to teach his cats to read, he gets more than he bargained for. Verne is interested in books about mice and fish, but Stevenson wants nothing to do with Nick's project at all - or does he?
Read-a-likes: Jabari Jumps and Daniel's Good Day
When Lola Visits
Written by Michelle Sterling and Illustrated by Aaron Asis
For one young girl, summer is the season of no school, days spent at the pool, and golden limes picked straight off of the tree. But summer can't really begin until her grandmother from the Philippines comes for her annual visit.
Read-a-likes: Everything You Need for a Treehouse and The Relatives Came
It Began with Lemonade
Written by Gideon Sterer and Illustrated by Lian Cho
A spunky young girl decides to sell lemonade on a hot summer day. When she ventures out all the way to the river's end, she finds some unexpected and fantastical clientele.
Read-a-likes: The Hike and The Moon Jumpers
Summer Learning runs from June 12th through August 11th this year. Visit our website and check out our calendar of events to learn more. And be sure to stop by your local Nevada County library branch to pick up a summer reading log and Find Your Voice!