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Summer Reading Recommendations for Summer 2010

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With the kids for the most part out of school for summer vacation, many families have a tradition of choosing books for summer reading. If your family does not have that tradition, it is a good one to start. And these books, grouped by age group, will help your children really love reading this summer. Check out the book lists and then head down to the public library or buy online and get down to reading.

Summer Reading Selections for Dads and Kids
Reading with his children is one of the most important things a father can do to encourage literacy and build educational skills in his children's lives. Check out these books for your school aged children for this summer. They will enjoy them and you might even enjoy sitting down for a half hour every day and reading it with them!

Summer Reading List for Dads and Tweens
Sometimes it is tough for dads to encourage their tween-aged children to read over the summer. But this list of books includes something for every middle-school aged child and his or her dad. Make time every day this summer to sit down and read one (or more) of these great books and talk about what you have learned together.

Books for Dads and Teenagers for Summer Reading
Finding just the right books for your teens to read this summer is often a difficult task for a father. So many books are out there, but not all include things dads feel comfortable for their teens to read. This list will help you find some great books for teenagers to read this summer. And you might enjoy getting an extra copy for you to read along. Reading the same book as your teenager can stimulate some great conversations over the summer.

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