Summer Book List

Summer-themed books are a fun way to target speech and language goals. Families can talk about summer weather, summer activities, and summer traditions. While reading, caregivers can ask comprehension questions about the story and have their child retell the story in their own words. For a fun arts and crafts project, consider making a diorama, which can incorporate following 1-2 step directions, prepositions, and adjectives.

Below is a list of summer books for kids. Happy reading!

• “Ladybug Girl at the Beach,” by Jacky Davis

• “Summer According to Humphrey,” by Betty G Birney (for older readers)

• “The Rainbow Fish,” by Marcus Pfister

• “The Snail and the Whale,” by Julia Donaldson

Readers: What are your favorite summer books?

About the Author: Melissa Goff, M.S, CCC-SLP, is the owner of Sunflower Speech & Myo Therapy, PLLC, in Charlotte, NC.