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Read-Alouds for July Holidays

June 24, 2024 •

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READ ALOUD PICTURE BOOKS TO ENJOY DURING THE MONTH OF JULY

We continue our year-long series of posts celebrating and honoring different holidays of the year from the well-known holidays to the odd, funny, and wacky holidays.  Enjoy these read-alouds for the July holidays.  

READ ALOUD PICTURE BOOKS TO ENJOY DURING THE MONTH OF JULY

Books for Kids About July Holidays

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July 1st: National Postal Worker Day

Get the stationery out because you will be inspired to write a letter to someone after reading How to Send a Hug by Hayley Rocco.  I also enjoyed the tribute it played to postal workers.

July 2nd: National Disco Day

Bear Moves by Ben Bailey Smith will get kids moving and grooving during read-aloud time.  Children will love to imitate Bear’s moves on the classroom dance floor. It would be fun to make a tinfoil disco ball for your reading area when you enjoy this book.

July 3rd: National Eat Beans Day

The Cool Bean by Jory John is the story of a bean trying to fit in and along the way finds out that the “cool beans” are the ones who are kind.

 July 4th: 4th of July

America the Beautiful by Wendell Minor is a beautiful road trip through the United States to see many sights.

July 5th: National Graham Cracker Day

Rangers often remind campers to not feed the animals.  Well, in Don’t Feed the Bear by Kathleen Doherty the bear and the ranger battle with signage to inform campers what they should really do.  This funny romp will encourage kids to make their own signs.  Plus, they will want to make s’mores too.

July 6th: National Air Traffic Control Day

Learn about all the people who help airplanes fly including air traffic control workers in Fly by Nathan Clement.

July 7th: Tell the Truth Day

A Bike Like Sergio’s by Maribeth Boelts is a story about a boy who finds a bill on the floor of the store. He initially thinks it is $1, but it turns out to be a $100 bill.  Should it matter if it’s a $1 or $100?  What is the right thing to do? This is a realistic look at all the thoughts that one goes through when making a decision and the importance of being honest.

For more books about honesty, check out this big printable list.—> Books About Honesty

July 8th: National Video Game Day

Jack Gets Zapped by Mac Barnett is the 8th book in the Jack series for beginning readers, but also a fun read-aloud.  In this story, Zach gets zapped right through the tv and into a video game.

July 9th: National Sugar Cookie Day

A kind man bakes cookies for his neighbors to celebrate all the little and big moments.  His anonymous acts of kindness come to a standstill when he becomes ill though.  Soon though, his neighbors come to help him. Read The Cookie Maker of Mavin Road by Sue Lawson.

July 10th: Pick Blueberries Day 

Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey takes us to the mountainside while a bear family and a person family look for blueberries.  But, the little ones of the families get a little mixed up.

July 11th: National Swimming Pool Day

There’s nothing quite like a day at the public pool.  So much fun to be had and so many people to see.  Check out Pool Party by Elisa Parhad.

July 12th: Malala Day

Meet a very courageous woman in Malala’s Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai. Malala believes that all girls have a right to an education and she continues to be brave and speak her mind.

July 13th: National Rock Day

What Can You Do With a Rock? by Pat Zietlow Miller is about creativity and possibility.  If you have a rock, what can you do?  Well, you can skip it or build with it or even tell a story about it.

For more books about rocks, check out this list: Books About Rocks for Kids

July 14th:  Shark Awareness Day

The Shark Book by the amazing pairing of Steve Jenkins & Robin Page will enthrall shark enthusiasts with details, diagrams, maps, and more.

July 15th: National I Love Horses Day

Horses: Trotting! Prancing! Racing by Patricia Hubbell is about all the things that horses do. The book also identifies many different kinds of horses.

July 16th: World Snake Day 

One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree by Daniel Bernstrom is full of rhythm making it a great read-aloud. A hungry snake develops an ever-growing body until he gets quite the tummy ache.

July 17th: National Hot Dog Day

Halal Hot Dogs by Susannah Aziz is the story of a family that takes turn choosing treats after Jummah prayer at the masjid each Friday.  It’s Musa’s turn to pick and he want halal hot dogs.  Can the family make this treat happen?

July 18th: World Listening Day

Listen by Gabi Snyder challenges us to not just listen to all that is going on around us, but listen to what is going on inside of each of us too.⁣

July 19th: New Friends Day

Be a Friend by Salina Yoon is the story of a young boy who loves to mime.  It’s hard to find a friend who appreciates such a unique talent, but he meets a girl who is his perfect friendship match.  This is a great story for kids who feel different and need encouragement to find their inner courage to make a friend.

For more books about friends, check out this list.—->Books About Friends

July 20th: World Jump Day

Hop, Hop, Jump! by Lauren Thompson is a fun book for little movers and shakers. The text is short and rhythmic. Not only do the kids learn to move in different ways (wiggling, stomping, clomping, etc.) the book also reinforces learning about the different parts of the body.

July 21st: National Ice Cream Day

The Sweetest Scoop: Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Revolution by Lisa Robinson takes a look at the creators behind the famous brand of ice cream that features flavors like Chunky Monkey, Phish Food, and Cherry Garcia.

Read more about ice cream and popsicles: Books About Ice Cream and Popsicles for Kids

July 22nd: Summer Leisure Day

And Then Comes Summer by Tom Brenner is written in a back and forth when and then manner. For example “When the days stretch out like a slow yawn…Then throw on flip-flops and breathe the sweet air.” All the sounds, tastes, and smells are explored in this picture book.

For more summer-themed books, check out this list.—> Summer Books for Preschoolers

July 23rd: National Gorgeous Grandma Day

There is something pretty amazing about intergenerational connectedness. In Something About Grandma by Tania de Regil, we meet a girl staying with her grandmother without her parents in Mexico City. Together they have a beautiful time and eventually reunite with a new member to the family.

July 24th: National Cousins Day

Every year the cousins come to town for fun and family.  And, everyone has a nickname in the family too.  This year, our main character is determined to earn her own nickname in the family.  Find out what it will be in When My Cousins Come to Town by Angela Shanté.

July 25th: Carousel Day

The Midnight Fair by Gideon Sterer takes us to the fairgrounds at night.  As humans sleep, imagine all the animals coming to enjoy the sights and sounds of the midway. Take a ride with the animals on the carousel, watch them enjoy the cotton candy & popcorn, and win a goldfish.  There is so much to enjoy in this wordless wonder.

July 26th: National Aunt and Uncle Day

Stella is on the hunt for defining herself and through a lot of exploration, she discovers her own unique style. Stella travels from planet to planet to see her lovely aunts and their fantastic styles. As she does so, it helps her to narrow in on her own style.⁣  Read Stella’s Stellar Hair by Yesenia Moises.

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July 27th: Take Your Pants for a Walk Day

Jameson loves his green pants and wears them all the time. He feels he can do just about anything when he wears them. But, he has a big decision to make. He’s been invited to be the ring bearer in his cousin’s wedding and that means black tuxedo pants. Can he give up his green pants for the wedding?  Find out in Green Pants by Kenneth Kraegel.

July 28th:  National Soccer Day

The kids have to clear the field for a game of soccer (futbol) to play and nothing can stop them including a downpour until their momma’s call.  The fun game is in The Field by Baptiste Paul.

July 29th: International Tiger Day

Mr. Tiger Goes Wild by Peter Brown is the story of a proper tiger who is tired of being so stuffy and proper.  This tiger decides to go wild.  Let your wild side shine!

July 30th: International Day of Friendship

Seems like there are lots of days that celebrate friendship.  In fact, this is the second one this month.  Here’s another friendship pick.

Owen & Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship by Isabella Hatkoff takes us on a photographic journey of how unlikely animals became friends after a 2004 Tsunami.

July 31st: World Ranger Day

If I Were a Park Ranger by Catherine Stier you would have one of the best views at work each day! Learn all about the other features of this job in this fun book.

Printable List of July Holiday Books

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