Booklists | September 23, 2021

Top 5 Books Our Readers Loved This Summer

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At Worldreader, summer is one of our favorite times of the year to work our way through a reading list. And, our readers love it too! In the last three months, they read for a total of 66,000 hours and completed over 123,000 books

We wanted to know which of these books our readers couldn’t put down. So we took a look at some of their BookSmart favorites from the summer and thought we’d share them with you in case you’re looking for some inspiration. 

These stories were picked by tens of thousands of readers. They range from chapter books about finding one’s calling to picture books on essential skills like counting and managing emotions, which means there’s bound to be something for everyone.

We hope that you and the children in your life enjoy these books too. And, if you’ve already read them, who knows, maybe you’ll discover something new on your second read!

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Girl Called Norah by Annet Ssebaggala

Published by African Storybook Initiative

Ages 6-8

When Norah’s doll Selah goes missing, she sets out on a frantic search to find her and is reunited with Selah in the place she least expects. 

► Read it here.

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Love Like That by Richa Jha 

Published by Pickle Yolk Books

Ages 6-8

Mamma Konga and Little Kroo travel around the world, witnessing the limitless love animals have for their children. But what about Kroo? Does his mamma love him like that?

► Read it in English here.

► Leer en español aquí.

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Wild for Life by Lisa Rolls and Diego Otero

Published by Comics Uniting Nations

Ages 6-8

Countless animal species are in danger of disappearing forever. So, in a last-ditch effort to save themselves, they embark on a mission to spread the word to kids and get their help in making humans wild for life again.

► Read it in English here

► Leer en español aquí.

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Counting Animals by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla and Zanele Buthelezi

Published by African Storybook Initiative

Ages 6-8

Can you count how many animals have come to drink water?

► Read it here.

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Feeling Sad 

Published by Dolphin Press

Ages 6-8

It’s not always easy to know when you’re sad. But seeing how these children identify and cope with their negative emotions might help!

► Read it in English here.

► Leer en español aquí.

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