“A child who reads will be an adult who thinks.” -Sasha Salmina
The KAFE Kids Book Club will help unlock your child’s imagination with a new featured book each month! You can read the book with your kids, talk about what happened, and inspire their love of reading.
Each month, the staff at Village Books will suggest a list of books to get your kids (and you) excited to read. There will be books for younger kids all the way to 12+.
For the month of June, the team at Village Books has selected books that fit the “Summer by the Sea” theme. Here are their featured books and age groups:
Picture Books
The Secret Life of a Sea Turtle
by Maddalena Bearzi, illustrated by Alex Boersma
Follow the captivating yet perilous life of one sea turtle in this dazzling nonfiction tale by the co-founder of the Ocean Conservation Society, perfect for fans of Jason Chin’s Island.
How to Spot a Mermaid
by Jane Yolen, illustrated by Sally Deng
Mermaid fans and science-minded young readers alike will love the step-by-step guidance in How to Spot a Mermaid, a clever how-to book that celebrates the magic in the world around us and helps us to let our imaginations run wild and swim the line
between reality and fiction.
Otter Carries On
written & illustrated by Maya Tatsukawa
In this gentle and encouraging picture book, an independent Otter learns to ask for help after getting lost at sea.
Middle Readers
Beyond the Bright Sea
by Lauren Wolk
The moving story of an orphan, determined to know her own history, who discovers the true meaning of family.
Swim Team: A Graphic Novel
by Johnnie Christmas
This contemporary middle grade graphic novel follows young Bree as she faces her fear of swimming head-on while at the same time confronting the long-standing barriers of systemic racism set within.
When Sally O’Malley Discovered the Sea
by Karen Cushman
Orphan Sally O’Malley exudes gumption as she makes her way across 1894 Oregon in the company of a spoiled kid, a plucky donkey, and a wise woman. An engrossing historical journey, filled with shenanigans that support trust and growth.
Make a Little Wave
by Kerry O’Malley Cerra
Swim with the current, or go against the flow? A story of one girl’s budding activism, perfect for animal lovers and STEM enthusiasts!
PLUS, BE SURE TO STOP BY VILLAGE BOOKS AND LEARN ABOUT THEIR SUMMER READING CHALLENGE SHEET STARTING JUNE 15th!
Scotty VanDryver chatted with Kelly from Village Books to discuss the exciting things happening at Village Books this month!
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