With over 1200 babies and children signed up for Summer Reading, it’s safe to say that our community is embracing the theme of Read Beyond the Beaten path. Are you or your child wanting to really dig in and explore some great wilderness-themed books? Well, if you know anything about your Youth Services librarians, you know that we’ve got suggestions for that!
Looking for a great picture book read-aloud for you and your tiny human to enjoy together? Look no further. These titles will encourage your child to get outside and explore. You never know what adventures you’ll discover in nature! Check them out here: Nature and Camping Picture Books.
For older children, we have a great selection of new and classic wilderness and survival titles. Maybe you want to go old-school and dive into the Hatchet series by Gary Paulsen, or maybe you want to enjoy one of Dusti Bowling’s fabulous survival books–whatever your taste, we’ve got recommendations for you! Check out the chapter book and nonfiction list here: Adventure and Survival.
If you’re still not finding a book that tickles your fancy, don’t worry. You’ve got options. Your friendly YS staff members LOVE helping you find the perfect book, so please stop by the desk and ask for some suggestions! Too shy or too busy to chat with someone in person? No worries. You can fill out this form and a librarian will happily put together a list of books that we think you will love!
Keep on reading, keep on spending time outside, and keep on earning those summer reading rewards! We’ll see you soon.