Spring is in the air. The weather is warming and the plants are starting to bud. The mind of every child is focused on their upcoming Spring Break.
With a whole week of free time, it is the perfect opportunity for your kids to read some great books.
Here are 5 books to keep your kids reading during spring break:
Spring Break
By Johanna Hurwitz
Breaking her ankle before the spring break vacation with her best friend, Cricket Kaufman is forced to stay home. At home, she stirs up some mischief with class clown Lucas Cott and learns to have fun despite her disappointment. This fun book will have your kids laughing and learning a good lesson.
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Pickled Pumpkin Pie
By Deb Troehler
This silly book is about a thanksgiving dinner where Dillon’s Uncle Pete comes to visit. His uncle has the unusual love for pickled pumpkin pie. Once your children are done laughing from this fun tale, there are activities in the back of the book to keep them active.
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Amelia Bedelia Road Trip
By Herman Parish
Mixed up housekeeper Amelia Bedelia goes on a road trip with her family. Your kids will delight in all of her silly, language misunderstandings as she learns the adventure of traveling. This is a great chapter book for beginning readers and will introduce them to this fun series.
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And Then It’s Spring
By Julie Fogliano
When winter takes too long for a young boy and his dog, they set out to plant a garden to spark the green of spring. This playful book will have your kids soaking up the beauty of every picture. By the end, they’ll eagerly await the arrival of spring themselves.
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The Curious Garden
By Peter Brown
When Liam discovers a forgotten, neglected garden in the middle of the big city, he takes it upon himself to care for it and bring it back to life. As the amazing garden blooms, it spreads throughout the whole city and transforms it. Your kids will love the breathtaking illustrations and be inspired to start their own garden.
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Written by Benjamin Ellefson, who is an avid reader and author of the children’s book The Land without Color. Learn more at http://www.benjaminellefson.com/Land-without-Color/
Benjamin Ellefson is a children's author who loves to write whimsical adventures. Each book is a modern fairy tale that are fun for kids and thought provoking for adults. In his writing, he celebrates important values of self-reliance, preparedness, and diversity.
Find out more at www.benjaminellefson.com