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Entertain your preschooler or early reader with these fun Summer Vacation Books for Young Kids! Whether you’re planning a trip to the beach or a staycation at home, these books about boats, oceans, and the season are perfect for every occasion!

Long collage of best summer vacation books for young kids

Happy summer, friends! I love to read seasonal books with my boys to get them excited (and educated) about an upcoming event, holiday, or activity. I pulled together a few of our summer favorites, which are sure to please the young readers in your life! Pack these away for your next road trip, or dream of warm summer evenings ahead as you and your kids enjoy these books about the beach, travel, and all of summer’s best adventures! Happy reading!

Busy Boats by Tony Mitton

Busy Boats

Clam-I-Am!: All About the Beach by Tish Rabe

Clam I Am

Little Critter: Going to the Sea Park by Mercer Mayer

Little Critter Going to the Sea Park

Summer by Alice Low

Summer Book

The Very Lonely Firefly by Eric Carle

The Very Lonely Firefly

The Berenstain Bears Go On Vacation by Jan Berenstain

The Berenstain Bears Go On Vacation

Froggy Learns to Swim by Jonathan London

Froggy Learns to Swim

Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey

Blueberries for Sal

Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach by James Dean

Pete the Cat Pete at the Beach

 Good Night Beach by Adam Gamble

Good Night Beach

Looking for a few new beach reads for Mom, too? Be sure to check out this post:

Beach Reads: 20 of the Best Books to Take on Vacation

Beach Reads

Have a great summer, friends!

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  1. Hi Blair ! Thanks for sharing it. I was wondering how I should spend my daughter’s summer holidays. Got the perfect idea and list of books. You have also mentioned my daughter’s favorite book Blueberries for Sal. I still read it to her before her bedtime.

    1. That’s great, Anna! Thanks so much for stopping by, and I’m really glad that you might try some new options. Blueberries for Sal is SUCH a classic!