Nonna's Reading Guide to Summer, 2021!

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Summer is here!

And, given the past year, we are ready for the rejuvenation summer activities bring to our minds, bodies, and hearts!  While pictures of playing at the beach epitomize summer, there are so many more things for our kiddos to do --  from rainy day activities to traditional celebrations!

Remember, regular reading in between activities will help avoid the summer slump....

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Being in Summer

Just being is a great part of summer. Being at the ocean. Being at the pool. Being in the forest.

• The Seashore Book
  
• Jabari Jumps
• When We Go Camping 

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Summer Art

Drawing, coloring, doodling -- perfect summer rainy-day activities.

• Freight Train
  
• The Day the Crayons Quit
• Elmer
• The Girl Who Drew Butterflies
• The Drawing Lesson
  

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Summer Celebrations

There are so many summer celebrations,  cultural festivals, and holidays -- we could spend an entire month exploring all of them. Alas, here are a few highlights.

• Jingle Dancer
  
• Bowwow Powwow
  
• Apple Pie 4th of July
  
• Juneteenth for Mazie
  
• All Different Now
  
• The Longest Day
  
• One is a Drummer
  
• Awakening the Dragon
  

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Summer Nights

Being outside at night during the summer is magical!

• Zoo in the Sky
  
• How to Catch a Star
  
• Moonshot
  
• Margaret and the Moon
  
• Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back