Summer Adventure Guide
Provided by the City of Perth Library
Summer Adventure Guide
When it’s too hot to play outside and the days begin to drag - it’s time to set off on a grand adventure! We’ve put together a list of our favourite stories for those long hot summer days. Books full of midnight feasts, fantastical worlds, and mysteries to be solved. Dive in and see what treasures you can find!
For babies to young children:
Rhyme Hungry by Antonia Pesenti
A book of lunchtime word play. Flip open the flaps on each delicious treat to reveal an unexpected rhyme. From Instant Poodles to Cheese Ghosties, kids will squeal with laughter at the word play within. Extend the fun by making up your own silly rhymes next mealtime.
Mini Rabbit is Not Lost by John Bond
Mini Rabbit and Mother Rabbit are making a cake. When they run out of berries Mini Rabbit sets off on an urgent mission to find more. He’s not cold, not too small and, definitely not lost… or is he? See if you can spot the berries Mini-Rabbit misses on each page!
Wee Unicorn by Meg McLaren
Far away in the north, at the edge of the Ancient Forest, lives a little and very loud unicorn. Join Wee Unicorn on a fun-filled adventure through the Scottish Highlands as she searches for a friend and learns to accept herself for who she is.
Sun by Sam Usher
A boy and his grandad set off on a picnic, but before long they find themselves trekking across a scorching desert - luckily they’re well prepared for this adventure. See what happens when they discover pirates hiding in the shade.
For Pre-Primary to Lower Primary
The Zebra’s Great Escape by Katherine Rundell and Sara Ogilvie
Join Mink as she learns the secret to talking to animals and goes on a daring rescue mission. The story is split in to 3 parts, providing natural breaks, and making it perfect for reading over a few days.
The Magic Faraway Tree: A new adventure by Jacqueline Wilson
If you loved Enid Blyton’s Faraway Tree series, then get ready step back into the world of the Enchanted Wood with Milo, Mia and Birdy! Discover the extraordinary worlds at the top of the tree and find out if Moonface can save the day once more.
The Secret of the Magic Pearl
By Elisa Sabatinelli, Iacopo Bruno and Chris Turner
Join Hector on a nautical adventure to find the legendary magic pearl and save what matters most, the sea, his family and his dream. Download the free activity sheet from the publisher to learn more about mariner flags and how to use them to write secret messages. https://www.redcometpress.com/resources
For Middle to Upper Primary:
Barb the brave by Dan Abdo and Jason Patterson
This side-splitting graphic novel series follows Barb the Berzerker and her best friend Porkchop the Yeti. Together they try to rescue Barb’s fellow warriors from the evil villain Witch Head. If you loved Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man then try this high-octane and uproariously funny graphic novel series.
Everest by Alexandra Stewart, Joe Todd-Stanton and Ranulph Fiennes
This narrative non-fiction tells the breathtaking story of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, the first people ever to set foot on the top of Everest. The full-page illustrations and captivating writing will fascinate and inspire the adventurous at heart.
Raven’s Song by Bren MacDibble and Zana Fraillon
This post-apocalyptic science fiction story takes place in the near and distant future. The chapters alternate between the perspectives of Shelby and Phoenix, who live 100 years apart. Full of suspenseful cliff-hangers that keep you on edge, this story is both a dark warning for the future and story of hope, endurance, and kindness.
