These summer reading recommendations are by kids for kids! Add your own by visiting the library or emailing them to Dani at crickman@bostonathenaeum.org before the end of August.

My First Dinosaur Pop-Up by Owen Davey

(Children Picture Book DAVEY)

Vera recommends this book because… “Dinosaurs: Ornithomimus and T-rex.”

My Lucky Day by Keiko Kasza

(Children Picture Book + KASZA)

Vera recommends this book because… “The piglet went to the fox’s house and the bear’s house.”

A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace Lin

(Children Picture Book LIN)

Everett recommends this book because… “She climbs up and eats the moon.”

Charlie & Mouse by Laurel Snyder; illustrated by Emily Hughes

(Children Picture Book SNYDE)

Augusta recommends this book because… “It gives you the idea that if you are hungry before bed, you can have a bedtime banana.”

Writing Radar: Using Your Journal to Snoop Out and Craft Great Stories by Jack Gantos (Children PN159 .G36 2017)

Kira recommends this book because… “It’s really helpful.”

Rapunzel by Sarah Gibb

(Children + PZ8.G52 Rap 2011)

This book was recommended because… “Magic hair.”

Creatures of the Desert World by Barbara Gibson

(Children QL116 .G53 2003)

Vera recommends this book because… “Skunk does a handstand. An owl lives in a cactus.”