Children’s books to read during the holidays

Which books to read during the holidays?

Summer has arrived, bringing with it the perfect time to relax, enjoy the sunshine, and dive into exciting stories and games! If you are looking for light and stimulating books for your little ones to read during the holidays, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll present a selection of summer readings for children from 0 to 8 years old, which will make their days even more full of adventures and fun. Whether you’re planning a holiday or simply want to spend quality time together, these reading tips will be perfect for you.

• Shaped Books (Age: 0+)

  This series, with simple illustrations and rhyming texts, offers sturdy, shaped board books perfect for little hands. They are ideal for introducing babies to reading, and what better occasion than the summer holidays?

• Touch and Feel (Age: 1+)

  These tactile books encourage autonomy and learning thanks to the different materials used. If you are looking for summer books that help children explore the world with their senses, you can’t miss these wonderful sensory books!

• My First Library (Age: 2+)

  My First Library is one of the most beloved series by parents: each box contains eight sturdy little books, perfect as first readings. They are excellent summer books for children, helping them learn the names of animals, vehicles, dinosaurs, colors, and much more in a fun way!

• Stickers and Activities (Age: 3+)

  These activity books, full of games and stickers, are perfect holiday reads: children can find the differences, escape from tricky mazes, sharpen their observation skills, color drawings, and fill the pages with stickers, all while developing fine motor skills and learning basic concepts.

• Q-Box (Age: 4+)

  This series combines a board book with a 40-piece puzzle, plus cut-out shapes, to introduce children to dinosaurs, ballerinas, mermaids, and more! If your child enjoys puzzles, our Q-Box is perfect as a summer reading activity, but also as a fun pastime on rainy days.

• Card Games (Age: 5+)

  These boxes revisit classic card games in a fresh, modern way: alongside the deck of cards, you’ll find a booklet full of activities, stickers to decorate, and plenty of fun. Each set focuses on a theme such as nature, animals, or the sea. A perfect book-game hybrid for summer holidays!

• Travel, Learn and Explore (Age: 6+)

  This series is for children who love puzzles and exploration. Each case contains a 200-piece puzzle and an accompanying book filled with information about Space, Earth, the sea, Ancient Egypt, and more. These are ideal summer books for curious kids, combining fun with learning — and the finished puzzle can even be hung up!

• What, How, Why (Age: 7+)

  If your child is passionate about history, science, and geography, this series of question-and-answer atlases will satisfy their curiosity. Topics include dinosaurs, world flags, peoples of the world, animals, and volcanoes. These summer readings for children are engaging and intuitive, making learning exciting.

Why propose books to read during the holidays?

Reading during the holidays is a unique opportunity to stimulate imagination, enrich vocabulary, and spend meaningful time together. Choose age-appropriate summer readings for your children and enjoy the pleasure of immersing yourselves in engaging stories and activities during the long, sunny days.

And you? Which of our summer books will you choose? Let us know if our suggestions were helpful!