Good Reads: 3 New Kid-Approved Books for Your Keiki
Kid-recommended new books for children between the ages of 3 and 12.
Once Upon a Cloud, by Claire Keane
3 to 5 years
The first book by the daughter of The Family Circus creator Bil Keane takes us on a charming journey through a magical world. Her enchanting illustrations reflect her time as a Disney artist working on films such as Frozen and Tangled.
$17.99, Penguin Random House
Over on a Mountain: Somewhere in the World, by Marianne Berkes
3 to 8 years
Explore seven continents, 10 mountain ranges and meet 20 animals that make their homes in different places through catchy, song-inspired rhymes.
$16.95 hardcover, $8.95 softcover, Dawn Publications
Honey, by Sarah Weeks
8 to 12 years
$16.99, Scholastic Press
Free Reads, Free Prizes
One of our favorite reading programs for kids is back! The Summer Reading Program launches May 31 with a new theme of superheroes. Sign up and, for seven weeks, preschool through high school students can earn an incentive (while supplies last) just for reading a book every week. There will also be special programs, giveaways, entertainment and experiments.
The Hawaii State Public Library System’s Summer Reading Program one of our favorite reading programs for kids is back! The Summer Reading Program launches May 31 with a new theme of superheroes. Sign up and, for seven weeks, preschool through high school students can earn an incentive (while supplies last) just for reading a book every week. There will also be special programs, giveaways, entertainment and experiments.
HONOLULU Family is proud to partner with the libraries for our Instagram giveaway.
• Snap a photo of your child with his or her favorite book and library card or at a Summer Reading Program event from May 31-July 18.
• Hashtag it #HFSummerReads.
• Post it on Instagram. You could win weekly prizes such as great books from Kamehameha Publishing and passes to some of our favorite family spots. Read more on honolulufamily.com/HFsummerreads.
Mark your calendar for the Summer Reading Program kickoff on June 6. Join the state library and HONOLULU Family for superheroes, a bon dance, games, entertainment, giveaways and, of course, a chance to sign up for the reading program.
Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hawaii State Library front lawn, 478 S. King St.
