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Top Summer Reads for Kids on Epic Basic

  • May 31, 2020
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Just because school’s out and many of us are sheltering in place, that doesn’t mean reading and learning have to come to a halt. If you’re a teacher who uses Epic, you can invite families to use Epic Free. Here’s how it works.

With Epic Free, students  can access a limited library of select titles for up to two hours a week free of charge. Here are just some of the great titles kids can enjoy on Epic Free this summer.  

Ages 5 & under

With fun topics like superheroes, baby animals, nursery rhymes and dinosaurs, we’ve got a wide selection of books your preschooler can read with you or on their own with our Read-To-Me feature. Check out these recommendations from our expert librarian.

Flash and Gleam: Light in Our World

By Sue Fliess, illustrated by Khoa Le 

The soft glow of a candle, the blink of a firefly, a burst of fireworks—show your preschooler how light is everywhere in our world.

flash and gleam

Old MacDonald Had A Farm

By Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand; Illustrated by Ivy Dad 

Can’t beat the classics! Sing along word-for-word about farm animals and the funny noises they make in this Read-To-Me.

old macdonald copy

Little Big

By: Jonathan Bentley

When you’re little, it’s hard to win races, open the cookie jar and be listened to. 

This cute picture book teaches young kids that sometimes little is exactly the right size.

Little Big book

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Ages 6-8

No need to visit the library to keep up the learning fun. This Epic collection is filled with  picture books, graphic novels, chapter books and nonfiction books kids love. Here are a few of our faves.  

Disney Classics: The Lion King

By Bobbi JG Weiss, illustrated by Sparky Moore 

In this Disney classic graphic novel, young Simba just can’t wait to be the next king of Pride Rock, but when tragedy strikes, his fate is in jeopardy.

lion king graphic novel

Trombone Shorty

By Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, illustrated by Bryan Collier 

Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews reads the words and plays his trumpet in this readalong that transports young readers to New Orleans and beyond!

Trombone Shorty

Hey, That’s MY Monster!

By Amanda Noll, illustrated by Howard McWilliam 

Join Ethan as he tries to help his sister find her own monster with the perfect blend of cute and creepy.

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hey that's my monster picture book

Ages 9-12

We handpicked these chapter books, graphic novels and nonfiction books just for older kids and tweens.

Cogheart

By: Peter Bunzl

Join Lily Hartman, a clockmaker’s son, and her mechanimal fox, Malkin, in their search for her father in this steampunk mystery chapter book.

cogheart chapter book

Summer in the City

By Marie-Louise Gay, David Homel

Charlie is doubtful of his “staycation,” but see what happens after he decides that there may be adventure and profit to be had in his own neighborhood.

summer city book copy

Nintendo

By Sara Green

Here’s one for the video game fans! From the arcade to the home, Nintendo brings adventure and innovation to the gaming world. 

Your kid can learn all about it in this engaging nonfiction book.

nintendo book

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That’s our list!

Be safe and happy reading!

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