If family is important to you, and you are looking for good-wholesome reads this month, check out these children’s chapter books this Summer!
The Wild Robot Protects
by Peter Brown
This is the third book of The Wild Robot series by Peter Brown! Despite it starring a robot as the main character, it is full of deep relationships and what it means to protect and care for those who you consider family in your life!
Mexikid
by Pedro Martin
This graphic novel has just won a Newberry Honor Award this past year! It follows the true story of the author’s journey as a kid with his family to Mexico to pick up their abuelito. It is a great story for both people who want to learn more about Mexican-American culture, or for those who struggle with feeling “Mexican” enough in their own families.
Ferris
by Kate DiCamillo
Kate DiCamillo continues to write amazing stories for both kids and their families! This story follows Ferris and her quirky family the summer before she goes into fifth grade!
The One and Only Family
by Katherine Applegate
(Coming soon!)
In the fourth installment of Applegate’s One and Only series, Ivan becomes a papa and learns to navigate his new role!
Something Like Home
by Andrea Beatriz Arango
This book is perfect for dog lovers and outcasts alike. It follows a girl, who stumbles upon a dog, on her mission to be reunited with her parents!