Make a Splash with These Summer Read-Alouds

It’s a scorching day in the city and that can only mean one thing: it’s a pool day! Friends, family and neighbors flock to the pool to cool off and spend a day in the sun in Pool Day, a lyrical and gorgeously illustrated tale from Lucy Roth Cummins. 

An epic pool day inevitably brings a challenge only the bravest kids will attempt — the diving board. Join Jabari as he faces his fears and makes a splash for all the neighborhood to see in Jabari Jumps.  

A surefire way to know that summer is finally here is the unmistakable calls from the paletero man. Grab your own favorite icy paleta flavor and have a blast flipping through this vibrant, colorful and musical tale from the one and only Lucky Diaz.  

What’s your favorite part about building a sandcastle? Is it digging a menacing moat, or do you revel in toppling the towers after you’re done? Enjoy a day at the beach and let your imagination run wild with endless possibilities for your dream creation with Sandcastle.  

Pete is back and cooler than ever. Can he learn to put his friendships first or will the sticky, delicious promise of his favorite tasty treat take first priority? You’ll love reading these pages out loud with the whole family — don’t be surprised when it makes you hungry.