Summer reading for kids
Looking for suggestions for books your kids will love this summer? Here are some must-reads chosen by our librarians for the TD Summer Reading Club.
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Dans ma ruelle, il y a…, by Mélanie Perreault
![Dans ma ruelle, il y a…, de Mélanie Perreault, éditions Les 400 coups, 2020](https://res.cloudinary.com/villemontreal/image/upload/v1627050749/portail/fnxsncqnb9bdrgitsfft.jpg)
Éditions Les 400 coups, 2020
This accordion book introduces young readers to the bustling life of a city alley in an original way. The book is a game in itself: Readers get to fire up their imagination by making up stories and finding the many details hidden in the illustrations.
Suggestion by Julie Sélesse-Desjardins, Bibliothèque Robert-Bourassa
Fais coucou!, by Giuliano Ferri
![Fais coucou!, de Giuliano Ferri, Minedition, 2020](https://res.cloudinary.com/villemontreal/image/upload/v1627051070/portail/yeqxpnbkzi03bawbs7rr.jpg)
Minedition, 2020
Inside this playful and educational hardback book, flaps hide different emotions felt by animals. It’s up to the child to guess how each animal feels. Lots of fun in store!
Suggestion by Julie Sélesse-Desjardins, Bibliothèque Robert-Bourassa
Jabari jumps, by Gaia Cornwall
![Jabari jumps](https://res.cloudinary.com/villemontreal/image/upload/v1629315203/portail/nbo0znf522dd7ryaztmz.jpg)
Candlewick Press, 2020
Jumping off a diving board is one of the thrills of summer, but you need courage. Jabari is about to take his first jump, and he will have to overcome his fears. This picture book tells a tale of perseverance and self-confidence; the perfect summer read.
Suggestion by Noémie Philibert-Brunet, Bibliothèque L’Octogone
The clothesline, by Orbie
![The clothesline](https://res.cloudinary.com/villemontreal/image/upload/v1629315251/portail/u06dfzll2byrjg7vxf7i.jpg)
Owlkids Books Incorporated, 2019
A 5-year-old boy loves to play with the clothesline. But one day he goes too fast and gets stuck halfway across the line. This story about problem solving is sure to get a laugh.
Suggestion by Élise Gauvreau-Gervais, Bibliothèque Jacqueline-De Repentigny
L'enquête secrète du trésor perdu, by Jean-François Sénéchal and Julie Durocher
![L'enquête secrète du trésor perdu, de Jean-François Sénéchal et Julie Durocher, éditions Jules la Mouche, 2017](https://res.cloudinary.com/villemontreal/image/upload/v1627051157/portail/bcetawlwxfmecv5hvhfj.jpg)
Éditions Jules la Mouche, 2017
Four friends are spending their vacation on grandma’s farm. They meet a strange bearded man who tells them about a lost treasure. With compasses, pocket knives and flashlights in hand, the four friends immediately set out to search for it.
Suggestion by Marie-Michèle Bernier, Bibliothèque du Vieux-Saint-Laurent
Les innombrables histoires du pantalon de Moriba
![Les innombrables histoires du pantalon de Moriba, de Jean-Christophe Berche et Laurence Clément, éditions Petit à petit, 2018](https://res.cloudinary.com/villemontreal/image/upload/v1627051185/portail/kgfc0u8d8mfoktcmojgl.jpg)
By Jean-Christophe Berche and Laurence Clément
Éditions Petit à petit, 2018
A very non-traditional African tale! This picture book weaves together historical facts to create new versions of the story. Original and entertaining.
Suggestion by Sueanne O’Hanley, Bibliothèque Saul-Bellow
Oups!, by Julie Massy and Pascale Bonenfant
![Oups!, de Pascale Bonenfant, Julie Massy, éditions La courte échelle, 2021](https://res.cloudinary.com/villemontreal/image/upload/v1627051212/portail/gtxnqm8nadpa6milq07o.jpg)
Éditions La courte échelle, 2021
Oops! A word we often use when we make a mistake or do something by accident. This interactive work invites young readers to act up in a fun way: Hit or drop things, spin or even shout, and cap it off by saying…”oops!”
Suggestion by Noémie Philibert-Brunet, Bibliothèque L’Octogone
What's My Superpower? by Aviaq Johnston and Tim Mack
![What's my superpower](https://res.cloudinary.com/villemontreal/image/upload/v1629315287/portail/ubcddxooqfr5alt9acck.jpg)
Inhabit Media, 2019
Nalvana feels like all of her friends have superpowers. One runs as fast as a snowmobile and another can hold his breath underwater forever. Nalvana is looking for her superpower. This book teaches kids an important lesson: Sometimes our strengths are invisible but right in front of them all along.
Suggestion by Noémie Philibert-Brunet, Bibliothèque L’Octogone
Now You See Me, Now You Don't, by Silvia Borando
![Now you see me, now you don't](https://res.cloudinary.com/villemontreal/image/upload/v1629315225/portail/widcyoblzk0sfugy9yir.jpg)
Éditions Little urban, 2015
A fun, eye-catching book that teaches young children about memory and colours at the same time. One of my favorites by Silvia Borando.
Suggestion by Sueanne O’Hanley, Bibliothèque Saul-Bellow
Novels
The New Football Coach, by Dominique Demers
![The new football coach](https://res.cloudinary.com/villemontreal/image/upload/v1629315270/portail/oysv9cjluxnob2yn15tu.jpg)
Alma Books, 2019
In this novel illustrated with comical drawings, coach Charlotte teaches the kids on her team some methods that are out in left field! A fun read that spotlights mutual aid and friendship.
Suggestion by Elena Bolocan, Bibliothèque Parc-Extension
Les héros de la canicule, by André Marois and Cyril Doisneau
![Les héros de la canicule, d’André Marois et Cyril Doisneau, éditions La courte échelle, 2019](https://res.cloudinary.com/villemontreal/image/upload/v1627051345/portail/fcsptmqlfhkluoi9qd9k.jpg)
Éditions La courte échelle, 2019
On a hot summer day, Etienne and his buddies are desperately looking for a cool spot. A richly illustrated, wacky and hilarious novel that will delight readers of all ages.
Suggestion by Élise Gauvreau-Gervais, Bibliothèque Jacqueline-De Repentigny
La piscine, by Johanne Mercier and Denis Goulet
![La piscine, de Johanne Mercier et Denis Goulet, éditions FouLire, 2018](https://res.cloudinary.com/villemontreal/image/upload/v1627051373/portail/iapnrc2tsk2ziy3ugtlb.jpg)
Éditions FouLire, 2018
This fun little novel tells the story of a summer spent at the pool with friends playing shark, mastering the diving board and dreaming of becoming a lifeguard.
Suggestion by Marie-Michèle Bernier, Bibliothèque du Vieux-Saint-Laurent
Comic book
Escapers, le parc de la terreur, by Jérôme Eho and Meg
![Escapers, le parc de la terreur, de Jérôme Eho et Meg, éditions Jungle, 2017](https://res.cloudinary.com/villemontreal/image/upload/v1627051399/portail/eh1b4arvqkwhwcjtntdb.jpg)
Éditions Jungle, 2017
A comic book brimming with adventures and mysteries inspired by escape games. Readers can put their observation and logic skills to the test.
Suggestion by Julie Sélesse-Desjardins, bibliothèque Robert-Bourassa
Manga
Dédale : intégrale, by Takamichi
![Dédale : intégrale, de Takamichi, Bamboo édition, 2017](https://res.cloudinary.com/villemontreal/image/upload/v1627051426/portail/r95lk3cssjt3iak83oia.jpg)
Bamboo édition, 2017
In this very intriguing manga, the two main characters enter another dimension that resembles a labyrinth. The saga of this duo will delight video game fans and readers who adore mysteries.
Suggestion by Catherine Girard Ratté, bibliothèque de Rosemont
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To find out more about the TD Summer Reading Club, contact your local library. Want to borrow these books and find out all the free reading suggestions available in digital or paper format? Register online.
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