Summer Reading

Summer. . . No matter if it is a wet, rainy day or a bright, sunny one, it’s always a beautiful day for a good book!

Keep reading to learn where to find good books, download free reading charts and bookmarks, and find other free, helpful reading resources!

Summer Reading Program 2025

  • Why is The Good and the Beautiful giving away 125,000 books!?!

    We want to share the joy of reading rich, uplifting books with children and families everywhere!

    The Bible teaches us to seek things that are true, honest, pure, virtuous, and lovely (Philippians 4:8). This truth applies to all things—even books.

    At The Good and the Beautiful, we encourage families to read books that model positive character growth and perseverance as well as respect and gratitude for parents, siblings, and teachers. Hurry, supplies are limited.

    Order your FREE Summer Reading Pack now before they’re gone, just pay shipping.*

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Choose Good Books to Read for Summer

Choose books from the Book List to read during the summer and gather books from: goodandbeautiful.com/bookshop, online vendors, and your local library.
  • The Good and the Beautiful Book List — A free searchable, downloadable list of book recommendations.

    Go to The Good and Beautiful Book List for a free searchable list of more than 1,000 books for children preschool through high school.

    Search Book List
  • The Good and the Beautiful Bookshop

    Shop at The Good and the Beautiful Bookshop to purchase parent approved books that are uplifting and character building.

    Shop the Bookshop

Download Free Reading Charts and Bookmarks

Encourage your child to read all summer! Download these free reading charts and bookmarks so your child can track his or her summer reading.

Download Free PDF!

On The Good and the Beautiful YouTube Channel

Summer Fun and Learning Resources

  • 100 fun and easy activities for your summer

  • Learn All Summer  — The Good and the Beautiful

    Books and curriculum for summer learning

  • Getting ready for kindergarten tips and a free printable checklist

  • Ideas for bringing your homeschool outdoors

  • More freebookmarks and tips for identifying good books

  • Ideas for outdoor fun with kids