10 Best Activity Books for Long Summer Days

Swimming, sports, camping and other outdoor activities are a natural part of the summer for many kids. But spending some quiet time (or even some active time!) with books can also be a fun and engaging way to spend those long, carefree summer days. Here are a few engaging books to get kids off the iPad, away from the television, and to spur them into thinking creatively.

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You'll really be Golden with this official K-Pop Demon Hunters book, featuring activities and coloring pages with your favorite idols from the hit movie.

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Fans of Mo Willems will enjoy this interactive activity book. Although it reads like a book, there are also a variety of projects of all sizes for kids to work on. Smaller activities, such as coloring projects or connect-the-dot games, are interspersed with larger activities, like making paper bag puppets or building an airport (for paper airplanes, of course).

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Bluey and Bingo are ready to hang out on the go! Mess-free fun is easy with Magic Ink pictures for endless hours of entertainment in the car, plane, at the beach or at home.

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Cozy and cute, these critters are just waiting to be colored. Relax and unwind with the Cozy Friends coloring book, perfect for both kids and adults to unleash creativity.

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Have you seen Waldo? The classic search-and-find puzzle is a must-have boredom buster for any little one looking for some screen-free entertainment.

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Little ones will spend hours looking through these intricate hidden pictures and fun word challenges.

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Who would win: a shark or an alligator? Find out in this must-have book bundle that features the ultimate conversation starters for little ones and their imaginations.

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The iconic word game is still a classic go-to for anyone looking to add some laughs and silliness to a road trip, beach day, or backyard hangout.

 

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