Every day is a new holiday from the well-known holidays to the odd, funny, and wacky holidays. Try these read-alouds for June holidays. Read a book a day with the kids in your life.
Books for Kids About June Holidays
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June 1st: Dinosaur Day
Roar: A Dinosaur Tour by Michael Paul is a basic introduction to dinosaurs and some of their characteristics.
For more books about dinosaurs, check out these lists.
Dinosaur Books for Preschoolers
June 2nd: I Love My Dentist Day
I love William Steig’s books so I’m picking Doctor DeSoto. Doctor DeSoto is small in stature but works on creatures great and small. But, he doesn’t like to work on dangerous animals. But, when a fox begs relief, will Doctor DeSoto help him?
June 3rd: World Bicycle Day
Wild Blue by Dashka Slater is the story of a child who has outgrown her training wheel bike and is ready for the next size up. But, the first time she rides the new big bike she falls and falls again. But, she is determined to tame this new wild blue and find the confidence to persevere. It’s ok to try something new, face challenges, and overcome setbacks.
Enjoy more books about bikes, check out this list.—> Books About Bikes
June 4th: National Hug Your Cat Day
A cat’s day is filled with exploring and lounging. Prowl your way alongside a cat in Cat’s Very Good Day by Kristen Tracy. The illustrations by David Small are so enjoyable and accompany the rhyming text. This is a fun one to snuggle up with.
For more books about cats, enjoy this list.—> Books About Cats for Kids
June 5th: National Gingerbread Day
Children will have to solve the riddles in Catch That Cookie! by Hallie Durand to find the missing gingerbread man. Get ready to go all through the school. This is a fun one to set up your own runaway gingerbread cookie adventure.
For more gingerbread variation books, check out this list.—> Gingerbread Man Books
June 6th: National Eyewear Day
Arlo Needs Glasses by Barney Saltzberg is an interactive book about discovering your need for glasses all the way to picking out your favorite frames.
June 7th: National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
Imagine being the king of an ice cream castle. Well, that’s just what the character in The Ice Cream King by Steve Metzger dreams about. But, the best thing about ice cream is getting two spoons and sharing with someone else.
June 8th: World Oceans Day
My Ocean is Blue by Darren Lebeuf shows us all the things that the ocean can be and teaches us about opposites too. Oceans can be shallow and deep. They can be dull and sparkly. There is just so much an ocean can be.
For more books about the oceans and the beach, check out this list.—> Books About the Ocean
June 9th: National Donald Duck Day
Since it’s National Donald Duck Day let’s go classic with a Little Golden Book while we are at it. There are many to choose from so check your parent’s or grandparent’s bookshelves.
If you need to get one from the library, you might check for Donald Duck’s Toy Sailboat.
June 10th: National Call Your Doctor Day
Helping Hospital : A Community Helpers Book by Lindsay Ward looks at the vast opportunities of jobs associated with a hospital from the admissions department to different types of nursers and doctors. We explore the hospital and the workers while we travel with different patients visiting the hospital.
June 11th: Yarn Bombing Day
If You Want to Knit Some Mittens by Laura Purdie Salas shares all the steps needed for creating your own pair of marigold mittens. You’ll need to start with keeping a sheep comfortable all summer and then planting the marigolds for your natural dye for the yarn you will create. Playful illustrations make this a fun and informative read.
June 12th: Little League Girls Baseball Day
Never let tell you can’t do something based on your gender. That’s the message takeaway in Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl’s Baseball Dream by Crystal Hubbard. Make sure to check out the read-aloud on Storyline Online too.
June 13th: National Weed Your Garden Day
In a Garden by Tim McCanna takes inside the day-by-day workings of a garden with lyrical text. You’ll meet worms, slugs, ants, and more.
June 14th: Flag Day
F is for Flag by Wendy Cheyette Lewison looks at our flag, what it symbolizes, and how it is used in our country.
June 15th: Father’s Day
The Daddy Book by Todd Parr celebrates dads of all shapes and sizes. I love how inclusive this one is.
June 16th: National Eat Your Vegetables Day
The Ugly Vegetables by Grace Lin is the story of growing a child embarrassed by the “ugly” Chinese vegetables growing in her garden compared to the flowers in the neighbors’ yards. But, her mother shows her that those vegetables make the most beautiful and tasty soup that even the neighbors enjoy. A recipe is included.
Enjoy these activities to go with The Ugly Vegetables too.—> The Ugly Vegetables Activities
June 17th: Global Garbage Man Day
Jashar Awan is a master at early childhood read-alouds. Every Monday Mabel highlights that glorious event each week for so many kiddos. The day the refuse collector arrives on the block. Mabel lives for this even each week with purpose and satisfaction. The kids will enjoy this read-aloud over and over again.
And, check out these Every Monday Mabel activities.—> Every Monday Mabel Book Activities
June 18th: National Go Fishing Day
Do you love to fish? Well, Bear, Porcupine, and Otter do. But, Squirrel does not. Read We Love Fishing! by Ariel Bernstein to find out how this group’s fishing trip goes.
June 19th: Juneteenth
The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States by Alliah L. Agostini explains Juneteenth and traces the timeline of events that led to Juneteenth becoming a nationally celebrated holiday in 2021.
June 20th: World Refugee Day
Wishes by Mu’o’n Thi Van is a beautifully illustrated book about a family having to pack and leave in the middle of the night not knowing what lay ahead but wishing it will be better than how they are living now.
June 21st: Go Skateboarding Day
Kick Push by Frank Morrison is about a young boy who moves to a new neighborhood and is struggling to find a new skate crew. He tries to play more traditional sports to meet people, but they just aren’t for him. With encouragement from his dad, he keeps on being himself and in return meets his new crew.
June 22nd: World Rainforest Day
Sing your way through the rainforest in The Rainforest Grew All Around by Susan K. Mitchell. It is set to the tune, “The Green Grass Grew All Around.” The sidebars provide additional information about the rainforest including animal facts, plant information, and adaptations. Plus, there is a recipe for Rainforest Cookies.
For more books about the Rainforest, check out this list.—> Rainforest Books for Kids
June 23rd: National Typewriter Day
Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin highlights that almost obsolete correspondence tool- the typewriter. The cows in the barn have some demands. Will the farmer oblige?
June 24th: Farmer Day
Behind every farm is a family that spends their days tending to it. Join Sophie Blackwall as she takes us inside a Farmhouse to see all the details of the home and the family who lives there.
June 25th: Leon Day
Leon is Noel spelled backward. Today marks the halfway mark to Christmas. So, let’s read a Christmas book today.
I Got the Christmas Spirit by Connie Schofield-Morrison walks you through the streets during the Christmas season. The sights and sounds can only fill you with spirit from the “jingle jingle” of the red kettlebell to the “fa la la” of Christmas carolers.
For more Christmas reads, check out this big list.—> Christmas Books for Kids
June 26th: National Canoe Day
Travel north to the Boundary Waters on the Minnesota-Canada border in One Summer Up North by John Owens. This wordless picture book plops you right in the canoe to explore the wildlife and beauty of nature with a family on a camping trip.
June 27th: National Sunglasses Day
Don your sunglasses with Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses by the Deans and your mood will immediately lift.
June 28th: International Lightning Safety Day
When the Storm Comes by Linda Ashman walks us through the preparations that animals and people take before a thunderstorm rolls in.
For more books about the weather, see my big list.—> Books About Weather for Kids
June 29th: International Mud Day
Lots of young children enjoy playing in spring puddles or squishy mud. Mud by Mary Lyn Ray celebrates the ooey gooey and gloppy mixture that many little ones love to cover every inch of themselves in on a summer day.
June 30th: National Meteor Watch Day
Meteor was Polacco’s first children’s book and is based on a true story. A meteor actually landed in the Michigan town where she lived! This funny story captures the magic that captivated the town over this event.
Printable List of June Holiday Books
Grab a printable list of the books to enjoy with the kids.
Enjoy reading all month long.