Summer is here! Time to think about swimming in the pool, going to the beach, summer camp, and family vacation.
By Julie Grohs of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Picture Books
“Our Pool”
by Lucy Ruth Cummins
It is pool day in the city, and everyone is welcome.
“When You Can Swim”
by Jack Wong
A celebration of learning to swim among a diverse cast of children and families who each experience the mysterious joys of water in nature
“I Will Swim Next Time”
by Emily Joof
A small child learning to swim becomes familiar with the water through quiet lakes, friendly rivers and family story time before attempting a bigger body of water.
“Judgy Bunny and the Terrible Beach”
by Scott Rothman
A highly critical bunny finds everything at the beach unpleasant until she meets a friendly bunny who invites her to join the fun.
“Big Family Beach Day”
by Nina Crews
Maya and her extended intergenerational family enjoy their annual trip to the beach.
Graphic Novels
“Camp Monster”
by Kate Messner
Tasha’s family has run Camp Yeti for generations, but these days there just aren’t enough Yetis to fill the bunks. This summer, they are rebranding as Camp Monster — a super fun summer camp experience for all of monster-kind. Tasha can’t wait to show off all the camp traditions she loves.
“Last Day Pool Party”
by Emma Steinkellner
From the bestselling author of the Okay Witch series comes a contemporary graphic novel about the only thing standing between the kids of Orange Grove Junior High and summer break — one party, and a whole lot of drama.
Children’s Fiction
“A Day at the Beach”
by Gary D. Schmidt
This novel told from multiple points of view follows a diverse cast of young people whose lives intersect in surprising and hilarious ways over the course of a summer day at the beach.
