As much as we hate to say it, the time has come to think about summer ending and kids going back to school. Some great stories to read before the school bell rings are:
- Up North at the Cabin by Marsha Wilson Chall: Summer vacation up north at the cabin provides memorable experiences with the water, the animals, and the other faces of nature.
- Those Summers by Aliki : A little girl remembers summers at the seashore where children swim, romp on the beach, collect shells, build sandcastles, and enjoy other fun-filled activities.
- The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant: Fond memories of the time the relatives come to visit from Virginia and everyone has a wonderful time.
- Travels With my Family by Marie-Louise Gay : A young boy tells the adventures of his family's summer vacations as his parents choose unusual places to visit.
- Albie the Lifeguard by Louise Borden : During the summer Albie learns to swim the whole length of the pool without stopping.
- Sand in my Shoes by Wendy Ann Kesselman : A young girl regretfully says goodbye to her beach house, the seashore, and the summer as she prepares to return to the city.
- Summer's End by Maribeth Boelts: With the summer almost gone, a girl thinks sadly that her fun is over, but then she recalls some interesting things about school.
