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Inspire your child to learn more about the sea with these fascinating ocean and beach themed books as the summer begins to wind down.  The ocean is a beautiful and fascinating place for children and adults alike. Exploring the ocean, tide pools and the beach is great to do in person but if you are landlocked you can still share the wonders of the ocean with your children with great picture books. If you can go explore the beach reading books about the beach for kids like these before and after are a great way of deepening their hands on experience.

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Summer simply wouldn’t be summer without the 4th of July! This year, as you wait for the sky to darken, snuggle up with a 4th of July picture book. Independence Day book selections are both lively and rich in heritage. Don’t be afraid to take a story time break from all of the festivities—it might just be the thing that gets you and your family all the way through to the fireworks! Make reading as integral to your celebration as sparklers and s’mores! What could be better than getting your children excited and educated with these wonderful 4th of July books for kids.

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As the weather starts to warm up children feel the change in the air.

Spring break then summer break… then what? With a little planning, saying goodbye to teachers and friends and moving from one class to another, or from school to summer, can be fun and exciting. Celebrations and rituals can help young children prepare for the transition to summer. How do we help our children say goodbye to school? Teachers? Friends? Books of course! Here are a few favorite read aloud books for the end of the school year.

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