Summer reading for kids

Last updated June 14, 2022
Reading time: 3 min

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

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

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Fais coucou!, by Giuliano Ferri

Fais coucou!, de Giuliano Ferri, Minedition, 2020

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

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Jabari jumps, by Gaia Cornwall

Jabari jumps

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

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The clothesline, by Orbie

The clothesline

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

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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

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

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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

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

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Oups!, by Julie Massy and Pascale Bonenfant

Oups!, de Pascale Bonenfant, Julie Massy, éditions La courte échelle, 2021

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

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What's My Superpower? by Aviaq Johnston and Tim Mack

What's my superpower

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

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Now You See Me, Now You Don't, by Silvia Borando

Now you see me, now you don't

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

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Novels

The New Football Coach, by Dominique Demers

The new football coach

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

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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

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

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La piscine, by Johanne Mercier and Denis Goulet

La piscine, de Johanne Mercier et Denis Goulet, éditions FouLire, 2018

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

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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

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

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Manga

Dédale : intégrale, by Takamichi

Dédale : intégrale, de Takamichi, Bamboo édition, 2017

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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Online membership

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.