15 Great Kid Books for Summer Reading

There are few things I love more than raising a reader. It has made me giddy since my small people were SUPER small to see them curled up with a book. I realize, for many kids, Summer vacation can mean a break from all things school related, but books should be a treasure all year long.

Want to keep your kids reading all summer?

The best way to make sure they read during the summer is by making sure they have tons of great books to read! I’ve been debating all year what books my children should read this summer and I’ve finally put together a list.

Here are 15 great books for summer reading. There’s something on this list for everyone in the family!

15 great books for summer reading

1. The World According to Humphrey
2. Fantastic Mr. Fox
3. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh
4. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
5. Bridge to Terabithia
6. Matilda
7. The BFG
8. The Cricket in Times Square
9. Beezus and Ramona
10. The Phantom Tollbooth
11. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
12. Shiloh
13. Where the Red Fern Grows
14. Anne of Green Gables
15. How to Eat Fried Worms

What would you add to the list?