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The Story of Ferdinand<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This sweet story is one that will keep your kids wanting to read it again and again. Ferdinand is a bull that would much rather stop and smell the roses than do what he was born to do, a bullfight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Pete the Cat<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pete the Cat series is sure to become a family favorite this summer. There are 21 different books all about Pete, the very entertaining cat! Your children are sure to want to read them all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Caps for Sale<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t get much better than the classic book, Caps for Sale. Did you know this book was published in 1940 and is still a fan favorite? It tells the tale of a peddler, some monkeys, and their monkey business. That sounds like a fun read for everyone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This bedtime story is great for any time of the day! This summer, your whole family will enjoy reading about the silly antics of a giant T-Rex that doesn\u2019t want to go to bed. It\u2019ll keep everyone giggling from cover to cover.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. The Rainbow Fish<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no children\u2019s book more nostalgic than this one! The Rainbow Fish is a classic, timeless story that will captivate kids of all ages. It also teaches the importance of remembering that it\u2019s what\u2019s on the inside of your heart that counts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you show your kids this book, they\u2019ll want to read it over and over. When you read it over and over, they\u2019ll laugh and laugh at its silliness! When they laugh and laugh at its silliness, you\u2019ll be creating memories to last a lifetime. Be sure to check this one out this summer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Goodnight Moon<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing beats a classic bedtime story. After a long summer day of fun in the sun, this is the best book to wind down with. We\u2019re willing to bet it will become a bedtime repeat for years to come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Little Blue Truck<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Beep, beep! Your kids will be so excited to meet the Little Blue Truck this summer! They\u2019ll enjoy reading about how Little Blue Truck got stuck in the mud and received help from all of his wonderful animal friends.<br>Your family is sure to make some incredible memories by reading these books this summer! Head to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leegov.com\/library\">local library<\/a> or pick them up at any store that carries children\u2019s books. Not only will it make for a fun time this summer but it will also start to prepare your children for all the reading they will dive into in the next school year. For more summer tips and tricks, check out the rest of our <a href=\"https:\/\/cpointelc.com\/blog\/\">blogs<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s nothing better than sitting down with a good book during the summertime. Whether it\u2019s too hot to play outside or one of Florida\u2019s famous thunderstorms is taking place, reading a book is the perfect way to pass the time with your children. 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