Summer Reading for the Kids

Grow It, Cook It: Simple Gardening Projects and Delicious Recipes

What better way to get kids eating healthy then having them grow (and harvest) their own fresh veggies and fruits? This book covers planting, growing and bringing the fruits of your labor to the table. There are some crafts and projects included too. My kids have been thrilled watching our garden grow this year, and we can’t wait to try a few of these kid-friendly recipes.

Our Farm: Four Season with Five Kids on One Family’s Farm by Michael J. Rosen

What a unique way to learn about farm life! This book is packed with photos of one busy family’s life on the farm in Ohio and includes lots of stories from each family member’s point of view. The five Bennett kids (aged 17 to 4) and their parents take us through a year on the farm with their insights on baling hay, feeding cattle, raising chickens, playing on the farm and more. Although written for 9- to 12-olds, my 5- and 7-year old children enjoy the Bennett kids’ stories.

Market Day by Carol Foskett Cordsen

If your little ones are enjoying weekly visits to farmers’ market, they just might like this picture book about a farming family off to market day and what happens when they forget to feed their cow.

Farmers Market by Carmen Parks

This Level 2 Green Light Reader is a great choice for early readers who enjoy the farmers’ market.