Summer is here, and we've got a fantastic selection of books to make every sunny day even brighter! Whether you're heading to the beach, relaxing in the back garden, setting off on holiday, or winding down with a bedtime story, there's a perfect book waiting to be discovered.

From fascinating fact-filled non-fiction and page-turning adventures to activity books that are ideal for long journeys, rainy afternoons, or quiet moments, there's something to keep every young reader entertained all summer long.

The long holidays are also the perfect time to nurture great reading habits and help children discover a lifelong love of books beyond the classroom. Every book opens the door to a new adventure - and with a little imagination, there's no limit to where a story can take them

Our new Best Books for Kids Who Love… collections are designed to inspire children who may not think of themselves as readers - yet. Each collection is built around a hobby or passion, helping young readers discover books that connect with the things they already love. Whether they're pony-mad, cricket enthusiasts, budding chefs, dedicated gamers, or have another favourite pastime, there's a collection to spark their interest.

With our Books for Kids Who Love to Get Outdoors collection and our specialist Forest School book collection, there's plenty of inspiration for outdoor adventures. Try a micro-adventure, camp out in the garden, head off on a nature walk, build a bug hotel, or spend an evening stargazing. These books are packed with ideas to help children explore, discover, and connect with the natural world.

Our Graphic Novels & Comics section has had a refresh and now has an awesome selection of quality must-reads. And if your children prefer facts to novels, head over to our blog section for a round-up of the Great Information Books with titles with a wide range of titles from science to art to famous people, suitable for all ages from toddler to teen. And books that let kids Choose their Own Adventures are great to pack into a suitcase with endless possibilities to the storyline from just one book!

If you are looking for activities to keep the kids entertained take a look at our Kids Zone with lots of activities with a bookish theme to download, including colouring in pages, puzzles and creative projects..and videos with draw-alongs, storywriting tips and author talks.

For those long journeys we have a special collection of our favourite summer inspired Activity Books, and Joanne Owen's Get Creative series is full of amazing suggestions, with top tips to keep kids busy over the holidays.

And if you are still searching for that perfect book, take a look at the Star Books category where you can find recent top picks and favourite choices from our expert reviewers.

Older readers can dive into our Summer Sizzlers for Young Adults collection, featuring the very best YA novels set over the summer. Packed with unforgettable friendships, first loves, big adventures, and life-changing moments, these page-turners are the perfect companions for the long holidays. Readers aged 16+ can discover even more fantastic Summer Reading recommendations on our sister site, LoveReading, with expertly curated contemporary fiction, memoirs, travel writing, romance, and many other genres to explore.

We will keep adding books to this collection throughout the summer months so it will be well worth coming back to take a peek.

Happy browsing!