Summer Reading Lists for Preschoolers To Age 7

Looking for a great book to read this summer?

Here's a list of fun illustrated books for kids ages two to seven that even the youngest readers can read to you! Patch has teamed up with James Patterson's ReadKidDoRead program with a host of lists for this summer. We'll be presenting lists for different age groups.

Click on the title and check to see if it's available at both of Los Altos' libraries! (Tip: Book not available? Put it on hold or see if there's an audiobook version.)

Looking for more recommendations this summer? Don't forget that Los Altos Patch has its very own children's book blogger, , whose , appear each week in Los Altos Patch and other selected Patch sites.

So, take a look at the list below. Check out One Great Book. Read one or read ‘em all—post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments!

"Shark vs. Train" by Chris Barton, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld
Who do you think will win, Shark or Train?

"Blackout" by John Rocco  
A summer blackout can actually be a great party!

"Dog and Bear: Two Friends, Three Stories" by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Read about the adventures of best friends, Dog and Bear.

"Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!" by Mo Willems
What happens when a pigeon volunteers to drive a bus? An engaging story in question and answer format where you can decide his fate.

"Extra Yarn" by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen
Turns out that an ordinary box with ordinary yarn isn’t ordinary at all.

"No, David!" by David Shannon
What happens when little David does everything that his mother tells him not to do? In Spanish

"Caps for Sale" by Esphyr Slobodkina
A timeless classic about the ways in which a peddler tries to outwit a band of monkeys.

"Doctor De Soto" by William Steig   
Doctor De Soto is a great dentist and treats only gentle animals. But what happens when the fox has a toothache? Will kindhearted Doctor De Soto turn him away? DVD in Spanish; DVD En Español
                                                                                   
"Horton Hatches the Egg" by Dr. Seuss
The whole jungle is talking about Horton the elephant, who’s just hatched an egg.

The ReadKidDoRead program features bestselling author James Patterson’s picks for the summer. Find reviews of these books and more in the Illustrated Reads section of ReadKiddoRead.com.

Did you have fun reading these books with your kids? Were your kids engaged with the stories? Are there other books that should make it to the list? Share your reading experiences with us and post a comment below!

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