Whether you’re building a sandcastle with your child on the beach, exploring a hidden garden, or playing soccer in your backyard, these summer poetry books for children will transport young readers to imaginative worlds and spark their creativity. To celebrate summer, I’ve curated some of my Top Summer Poetry Book Picks and paired each one with an inspiring activity that complements the themes and poems within. So get ready to dive into a world of poetic wonder and embark on a summer reading adventure like no other!

Happy reading and happy summer!

I wanted to share with you two of my own books that, although they may not be specifically about summer, I believe would be wonderful additions to summer reading.