{"id":1790,"date":"2020-05-31T21:19:49","date_gmt":"2020-05-31T21:19:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/?p=1790"},"modified":"2021-09-15T19:02:17","modified_gmt":"2021-09-15T19:02:17","slug":"top-summer-reads-for-kids-on-epic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/top-summer-reads-for-kids-on-epic\/","title":{"rendered":"Top  Summer Reads for Kids on Epic Basic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Just because school\u2019s out and many of us are sheltering in place, that doesn\u2019t mean reading and learning have to come to a halt. If you\u2019re a teacher who uses Epic, you can invite families to use Epic Free. Here\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/freeremotestudentaccess\/\">how it works<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Epic Free, students&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ages-5-under\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ages 5 &amp; under<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With fun topics like superheroes, baby animals, nursery rhymes and dinosaurs, we\u2019ve 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"flash-and-gleam-light-in-our-world\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/71787\"><strong>Flash and Gleam: Light in Our World<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>By Sue Fliess, illustrated by Khoa Le&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The soft glow of a candle, the blink of a firefly, a burst of fireworks\u2014show your preschooler how light is everywhere in our world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"152\" class=\"wp-image-1815\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/flash-and-gleam.jpg\" alt=\"flash and gleam\" style=\"width: 150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/flash-and-gleam.jpg 592w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/flash-and-gleam-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/flash-and-gleam-320x323.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/flash-and-gleam-560x566.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/flash-and-gleam-90x90.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"old-macdonald-had-a-farm\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/67954\"><strong>Old MacDonald Had A Farm<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>By Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand; Illustrated by Ivy Dad&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can\u2019t beat the classics! Sing along word-for-word about farm animals and the funny noises they make in this Read-To-Me.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"180\" class=\"wp-image-1810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/old-macdonald-copy.jpg\" alt=\"old macdonald copy\" style=\"width: 150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/old-macdonald-copy.jpg 1136w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/old-macdonald-copy-800x962.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/old-macdonald-copy-320x385.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/old-macdonald-copy-560x673.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"little-big\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/13933\"><strong>Little Big<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>By: Jonathan Bentley<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re little, it&#8217;s hard to win races, open the cookie jar and be listened to.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This cute picture book teaches young kids that sometimes little is exactly the right size.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-1796\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/little-big-kids-book.jpg\" alt=\"Little Big book\" style=\"width: 150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/little-big-kids-book.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/little-big-kids-book-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/little-big-kids-book-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/little-big-kids-book-90x90.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/user-collection\/15351437\">See the collection<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ages-6-8\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ages 6-8<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No need to visit the library to keep up the learning fun. This Epic collection is filled with&nbsp; picture books, graphic novels, chapter books and nonfiction books kids love. Here are a few of our faves. &nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"disney-classics-the-lion-king\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/71987\"><strong>Disney Classics: The Lion King<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>By Bobbi JG Weiss, illustrated by Sparky Moore&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this Disney classic graphic novel, young Simba just can&#8217;t wait to be the next king of Pride Rock, but when tragedy strikes, his fate is in jeopardy. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"157\" class=\"wp-image-1795\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/lion-king-graphic-novel.png\" alt=\"lion king graphic novel\" style=\"width: 150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/lion-king-graphic-novel.png 1052w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/lion-king-graphic-novel-800x835.png 800w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/lion-king-graphic-novel-320x334.png 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/lion-king-graphic-novel-560x584.png 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"trombone-shorty\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/59469\"><strong>Trombone Shorty<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>By Troy &#8220;Trombone Shorty&#8221; Andrews, illustrated by Bryan Collier&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Troy &#8220;Trombone Shorty&#8221; Andrews reads the words and plays his trumpet in this readalong that transports young readers to New Orleans and beyond!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"144\" class=\"wp-image-1803\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-31-at-1.49.29-PM.png\" alt=\"Trombone Shorty\" style=\"width: 150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-31-at-1.49.29-PM.png 462w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-31-at-1.49.29-PM-320x306.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"hey-thats-my-monster\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/38224\"><strong>Hey, That&#8217;s MY Monster!<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>By Amanda Noll, illustrated by Howard McWilliam&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join Ethan as he tries to help his sister find her own monster with the perfect blend of cute and creepy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/user-collection\/15398251\">See the collection<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"149\" class=\"wp-image-1793\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/hey-thats-my-monster-picture-book.jpg\" alt=\"hey that's my monster picture book\" style=\"width: 150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/hey-thats-my-monster-picture-book.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/hey-thats-my-monster-picture-book-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/hey-thats-my-monster-picture-book-90x90.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ages-9-12\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A<strong>ges 9-12<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We handpicked these chapter books, graphic novels and nonfiction books just for older kids and tweens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cogheart\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/64253\"><strong>Cogheart<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>By: Peter Bunzl<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join Lily Hartman, a clockmaker&#8217;s son, and her mechanimal fox, Malkin, in their search for her father in this steampunk mystery chapter book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"230\" class=\"wp-image-1791\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/cogheart-chapter-book.jpg\" alt=\"cogheart chapter book\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"summer-in-the-city\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/40045\"><strong>Summer in the City<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>By Marie-Louise Gay, David Homel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Charlie is doubtful of his &#8220;staycation,&#8221; but see what happens after he decides that there may be adventure and profit to be had in his own neighborhood.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"228\" class=\"wp-image-1806\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/summer-city-book-copy.png\" alt=\"summer city book copy\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"nintendo\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/47471\"><strong>Nintendo<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>By Sara Green<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s one for the video game fans! From the arcade to the home, Nintendo brings adventure and innovation to the gaming world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your kid can learn all about it in this engaging nonfiction book. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"180\" class=\"wp-image-1797\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/nintendo-book.jpg\" alt=\"nintendo book\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/user-collection\/15400137\">See the collection<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s our list!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be safe and happy reading! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\">Just because school\u2019s out and many of us are sheltering in place, that doesn\u2019t mean reading and learning have to come to a halt. 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