Our list of summer books for preschoolers will make your job of finding the best summer book for kids a cinch! Enjoy a great story during circle time and meet your literacy goals at the same time. Summer has us thinking about hot weather, tasty summer foods like ice cream and watermelon, and outdoor water fun. Plus, it is a fantastic preschool theme!
If you’re looking for even more high-quality books to read to children any time of year, check out our list of the best preschool books!
Our books for preschoolers about summer include:
- Preschool Books About Welcoming Summer
- Preschool Books About Summer Activities
- Fun Books for Preschoolers About Summer Foods
- Non-Fiction Summer Books
Summer Books that Preschoolers Love
Get ready to dive into a season filled with sunshine, laughter, and endless adventures. This summer preschool book list is designed to spark imaginations, ignite curiosity, and plan memories that will bring sticky smiles to their faces.
So grab your sunscreen, put on your hats, and let’s make this summer filled with exciting stories and fun summer activities that highlight the magic of the season!
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These summer books for preschoolers are a perfect way to enjoy high-quality literature the whole season. Plus, our preschool summer themes give you great learning ideas the whole season long! We also love weaving summer songs into our preschool day.
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Preschool Books About Welcoming Summer
I See Summer by Charles Ghigna
This book takes us on a sweet stroll through the summer season, where lemonade, picnics, and the simple joys of summer await. It’s a perfect companion for early readers, capturing the essence of summertime magic.
And Then Comes Summer by Tom Brenner
Those long summer days are filled with swimming, s’mores, fireworks, and timeless memories. This captivating story is brimming with cherished memories of the days of summer and all the adventures this season brings. It is a preschool and teacher favorite!
Mouse’s First Summer by Lauren Thompson
Come join a charming picnic with Mouse and Minka! This adorable summer-themed tale follows two mice through a summer day, enjoying tasty treats, and warm weather fun. Young children love this story as the adorable characters enjoy the best parts of summer.
Summer Color by Diana Murray
Summer rain can’t stop these children from enjoying a lovely summer day. The bold and bright illustrations tell a lovely story of summer fun with easy rhyming text. Admire the summer through the lens of twelve vibrant colors!
The Wonders of Summer by Kealy Connor Lonning
This story captures the wonder of the season through the eyes of a child! Follow along as a young girl and her father create a memorable summer. This story tugs at the heartstrings and leaves you longing for another summer to enjoy.
Preschool Books About Summer Activities
A Perfect Day by Lane Smith
This is a top ten must read preschool book in our classroom! Ah, a perfect day. But for who? This hilarious picture book is a an absolute must-have! The animals experience relaxing days in the summertime… until a big ole bear comes along and wrecks everyone else’s perfect day in search of his own perfect day. Kids adore the illustrations and are always in hysterics mid-way through!
Summer Vacation, Here I Come! by D.J. Steinberg
We all dream of that perfect summer vacation and Steinberg has captured those perfect moments in lovely and relatable summer poems. Journey to the pool, endure summer weather, and camping in the great wilderness with these fun and lively rhymes.
The Night Before Summer Camp by Natasha Wing
Summer camp is a quintessential part of summertime fun! However, those tingly butterflies can certainly wreak havoc on kids who are feeling a little nervous before a big adventure. Preschoolers will be able to relate to making new friends and adapting to new situations.
The Night Before the Fourth of July by Natasha Wing
Summer is only complete with fireworks and barbecues, especially on the fourth of July! Follow a family on a red, white, and blue adventure to a parade, fireworks, and even a stormy shower or two. This book is a great introduction to American symbols and the importance of this national holiday.
Fun Books for Preschoolers About Summer Foods
The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli
This hilarious book is perfect for preschoolers as they imagine a watermelon growing in their tummy! Follow this lovable crocodile and his nerves after he swallows a watermelon seed. His imagination runs wild as he comes up with terrible scenarios for the watermelon growing in his “guts.” Kids absolutely adore this book and will ask to read it over and over again!
Groovy Joe: Ice Cream & Dinosaurs by Eric Litwin
Groovy Joe teaches us a thing or two about sharing as he enjoys some delicious ice cream. Written by the author of Pete the Cat, this musical story encourages delicious treats and examples of how to be a great friend. It’s a must read in the summer or anytime of the year!
The Red Lemon by Bob Staake
Have you ever seen a red lemon? Neither has Farmer McPhee. He’s a lemon farmer who just loves his fresh and tart lemon farm, but one day he finds a red lemon and decides it just has to go. So he tosses it to a faraway island where it grows to an orchard of red lemon trees. This touching story shows how important it is to never judge a book by it’s cover and how different is still just as special.
Wemberley’s Ice-Cream Star by Kevin Henkes
Meet Wemberley. Wemberley worries a lot. If you haven’t read Wemberley Worried, it’s a great book for easing nerves! In this simple, short story, Wemberley worries about dripping the ice cream on her dress and not being to share her treat with her doll. This quick and easy read is all about adapting and being flexible when worries pop up!
Non-Fiction Summer Books
What Can You See in Summer? by Sian Smith
We love using this non-fiction book to introduce summer! With simple and predictable text and captivating photographs, this informational book is a great way to get kids talking about the summer weather, things to do, and even animals!
Hello Summer! by Shelley Rotner
This lovely book is filled with photographs of summertime fun from a National Geographic photographer. Preschoolers love flipping through each page and connecting with the summer season through food, nature, and other children!
The Wonder of Thunder by Sharon Purtill
With summer comes stormy days! This weather themed book helps take some of the worry and nerves away from those big thunderstorms and teaches about thunder and lightning in a non-threatening way. It’s a great book for preschool and kindergarten!
Summer Lesson Plans
After adding these books to your shopping or library list, take a look at our done-for-you summer lesson plans!! Check them out by clicking the images below. We have them for both preschool shop and toddler shop!
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