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Summer is for sunshine, slowing down… and stories! 🌞📚
But with school on pause, many parents wonder: How do we keep our children reading when routines disappear and screens are calling?
At Sharing Stories by The Kids Bookery, we believe summer reading should feel like fun, not a task. Here’s how to keep the magic of reading alive — wherever your summer takes you.
1. Make Books Part of the Adventure
Whether you’re traveling or staying home, books can be part of the journey. Choose stories that match your destination (think “A Walk in London” or “Let’s Explore the Ocean”). Or try books set in new cultures to turn couch time into a mini world tour.
Pro tip: Pack a few light, engaging reads in their travel bag — it helps transitions, plane rides, and downtime feel like a treat. We have many small paperback version of classics easy to get with you available at our library sharingstories.me.
2. Let Them Lead
Children are more likely to read when they choose the books. Let them pick stories based on their interests — whether that’s dinosaurs, fairies, space, or soccer. Graphic novels, audiobooks, or wordless books count too. The goal is joy, not perfection.
3. Create Rituals, Not Rules
Make reading a moment to look forward to:
📖 A story after lunch
🚘 A book during travel time
💤 A quiet read before bed in a sleeping bag or tent
Summer is flexible — and so can your reading time be.
4. Join a Book Club or Reading Challenge
Kids love a mission! Start a simple summer challenge with sticker rewards or join a local book club (like ours!). It boosts motivation and makes it social.
5. Model the Habit
Let them see you read. Keep books visible at home, in the car, even in beach bags. When reading is part of everyday life, it becomes second nature.
What to Read This Summer?
Here are a few favorites summer picture books available at sharingstories.me :
The Tide by Clare Helen. A Grand-Pa, walks on the beach and memories.
The Storm Whale by Benji Davies. A father, a son and a whale about the power of listening and being listened.
Pip and Posy - The New Friend by Camilla Reid. Everyday life Classic.
Winnie under the Sea by Valerie Thomas. Make your summer be both magic and fun !
Love Monster and the Extremely Big Wave by Rachel Bright. Believe in yourself, find your courage and forget the perfection.
Have a look at the libray and enjoy titles in Arabic,French, Spanish. Italian, German ☺
Let Us Take Care of It This Summer ☀️
With The Kids Bookery, your summer reading is sorted. We curate books in the languages you speak at home, based on your child’s age and interests — and deliver them straight to your door, every 4 weeks. You can keep, swap, or explore new ones, stress-free.
Let us choose for you travel friendly books, and enjoy a unique reading summer. Join the booklover community! 📦✨