Top 10 Summer Vacation or Camping Books

Is it too early to start thinking about summer? It's not, if you are wanting to have a few read alouds or lessons about summer vacations or going to summer camp. As I have been going through my books looking for my next book reviews I have come across some of my favorite "summer camp" or "summer vacation" books. So here is my

Top 10 list of camping/vacation favorites {in no particular order}.

1. Go Go America by Dan Yaccaino

This is a fact filled book that takes you and the Farley Family state to state learning about different, bizarre and interesting facts, laws and contests in each state.

2. How I Spent My Summer Vacation by Mark Teague

This is an imaginative tale about a boy and his rootin, tootin summer vacation.

3. A Camping Spree With Mr. Magee by Chris Van Dusen

All Mr. Magee wants to do is go camping but when a hungry bear enters his campsite Mr. Magee's trip gets away from him.

4. The Night Before Summer Vacation by Natasha Wing

Will this family remember everything they need for their vacation?

5. Froggy Goes to Camp by Jonathan London

Froggy does a lot of fun things at camp, but is he really having a good time?

6. Arthur's Family Vacation by Marc Brown

Will Arthur's vacation be ruined because of all the rain, or will Arthur figure out how to make it fun?

7. Beach Day by Karen Roosa

This book delivers a perfect day at the beach.

8. Curious George Goes Camping by Margret Rey

As it is with George, every time he tries to be helpful things go wrong, and when he meets a new friend the monkey business begins.

9. Just Me and My Dad by Mercer Mayer

This is a heartwarming book about a father-and-son camping trip and despite the few mishaps they have a wonderful time.

10. When We Go Camping by Margriet Ruurs

This is a beautiful book about camping and all the camping memories a family makes.

I hope there is something here that peeks your interest, or at least reminds you of the books you have hiding in your library. Only 42 more days till summer........

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