{"id":217713,"date":"2022-07-19T17:34:55","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T16:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/the-best-picture-books-for-children-this-summer\/"},"modified":"2023-01-17T10:28:16","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T10:28:16","slug":"the-best-picture-books-for-children-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/en-gb\/news\/the-best-picture-books-for-children-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten sensational summer books for children"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer\u2019s here! Dip your toes into our summer-themed book list to keep little ones entertained on those long car journeys, mornings on the beach and sunny afternoons in the garden.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Goldfish on Vacation by Sally Lloyd-Jones<\/b><\/h4>\n

\"Goldfish<\/p>\n

What happens when a city fountain becomes\u2026 a vacation destination for goldfish? Get your little ones ready for their summer vacation with this hilarious tale based on a true story.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. And Then Comes Summer by Tom Brenner<\/b><\/h4>\n

\"And<\/p>\n

A joyful celebration of everything that makes summertime so delightful \u2013 from campfires to ice cream vans, building sandcastles to swimming in lakes\u2026 and everything in-between.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Where Are You? Save the Multiverse! by David Cadji-Newby\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

\"Where<\/p>\n

Put one, two or three children in their very own search-and-find adventure \u2013\u00a0 and keep little hands busy for hours! They’ll love spotting themselves in five mind-boggling universes.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. A Camping Spree with Mr Magee by Chris Van Dusen\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Mr Magee and his dog Dee find themselves on a camping trip to remember, in this read-aloud adventure filled with playful rhyme. Perfect for their first time camping!<\/span><\/p>\n

5. That\u2019s My Cake by David Cadji-Newby<\/b><\/h4>\n

\"That\u2019s<\/p>\n

A personalised book for siblings, designed to soothe squabbles and banish bickering. Show them sharing is caring… and make long car journeys a delight!<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Grandad\u2019s Camper by Harry Woodgate\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

\"Grandad\u2019s<\/p>\n

A super-sweet campervan adventure that\u2019s perfect summer reading for sunny afternoons with grandpa \u2013\u00a0 whether they’re playing at home or on their own camping adventure!<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Noah\u2019s Seal by Layn Marlow<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Noah\u2019s<\/p>\n

A sun-splashed book for young adventurers, and an ode to a dreamy day at the beach. A sweet story for little ones who love animals.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. A Perfect Day<\/b>\u00a0<\/strong>by Lane Smith\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

A perfect sunny day means different things to different animals in this gently humorous story all about the power of perspective.<\/span><\/p>\n

9. What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

\"What<\/p>\n

Join a crime-busting ladybird on a trip to the seaside, with a cast of wonderful sea creatures and plenty of fun.<\/span><\/p>\n

10. Splash, Anna Hibiscus! by Atinuke and Lauren Tobia\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

\"Splash,<\/p>\n

A sweet seaside story set in Africa. Join one little girl as she discovers the joy of playing in jumpy, splashy waves in this cooling story for a hot summer day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Discover our Summer reads<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n



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