Summer Reading Packs

Looking for ways to keep your child reading this summer? You'll love our reading packs! 

Elementary reading packs were curated by Mrs. Maurer, 1st-grade teacher at Long Meadow, and our Middle School pack was curated by Mrs. Foutz, media specialist at West Middle School. 

The information below includes who the books are a great fit for and which books will be included.

Must be picked up in-store at Novel; you will receive an email notification when your order is ready. Please allow 10 business days (max) for us to have them ready, as we are a small independent bookstore with limited staff and order books as we receive orders. Thank you! 

Preschool/Kindergarten

This selection of books is perfect for your preschooler or kindergartener, featuring picture books and early readers. This pack is ideal for beginning readers who are used to being read to and are in the early stages of learning to read.

Make a Splash
Our Flag
Highlights: My First
Chica Chica Sun and Seed
Nat the Cat Sets a Trap
Bluey: BBQ
It Came in the Mail

Kindergarten/1st

This selection of books will keep your new reader interested and engaged this summer! This handpicked collection is intended to build confidence and develop reading skills. This pack is perfect for young readers ready to explore new adventures one page at a time.

Gus the Mushroom Dragon
Picnic for Giraffes
Grumpy Monkey: School Stinks
My Little Golden Book About Me
America
Ruby Finds a Worry
Inky the Octopus

2nd/3rd

Avoid the summer slide and keep your second or third grader reading with these fresh book picks! This selection of books features exciting new releases, nonfiction, a graphic novel, and something special to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

Holiday Heat Wave
Cat & Cat Adventures: The Quest for Snacks
Earl & Worm
Love from America
Best of the Worst
Highlights Picture Puzzles  

4th/5th

Keep your kiddo reading all summer long with this handpicked collection for 4th and 5th-grade students. Packed with adventure, humor, and mystery, these page turners are the perfect way to spark imagination and make summer reading exciting!

After School Kindness Crew
The Mona Lisa is Missing
Weird But True: USA
The City of Lost Cats
The Last Immortals: Dawn of the Axolotl
Murdle Jr.

Middle School

A selection of books that will keep your middle schooler reading and finding new books they love.

Tuck Everlasting: The Graphic Novel
The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang
A World Worth Saving
The Extraordinary Life of Alex Ramirez
Future Me Saves the World (and Ruins my Life)