Be a "Fit" Reader This Summer When You Read One of Our Recommended Titles

Up to Age 8

ABC Doctor by Liz Murphy
Adelita y las primas verduritas / Adelita and the Veggie Cousins by Diane Gonzales Bertrand, illustrated by Christina Rodriguez
Alimentos Saludables / Healthy Food by Adam R. Schaefer
Antojitos para Dientes Sanos / Snacks for Healthy Teeth by Mary C. Schuh
April and Esme Tooth Fairies by Bob Graham
Biscuit Plays Ball by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, illustrated by Pat Schories
Bounce by Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Scott Menchin
Dentist illustrated by Jess Stockham
Doctor De Soto by William Steig
Doctors by Jacqueline Laks Gorman
Eat a Rainbow: Healthy Foods by Susan Kesselring, illustrated by Tatevik Avakyan
Everybody, Move Your Feet! by Jodi Huelin
Feeding Friendsies by Suzanne Bloom
Flat Stanley at Bat by Jeff Brown and Lori Haskins Houran, illustrated by Macky Pamintuan
Froggy Goes to the Doctor by Jonathan London, illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz
Fruit by Sara Anderson
Funny Lunch by David Catrow
Garbage Helps Our Garden Grow by Linda Glaser, photographed by Shelley Rotner
Get Moving in the City by Jackie Heron, illustrated by Tatevik Avakyan
Get Moving with Friends and Family by Nadia Higgins, illustrated by Tatevik Avakyan
Get Up and Go! by Nancy Carlson
The Giant Jam Sandwich by John Vernon Lord and Janet Burroway
A Giraffe Did One by Jerry Pallotta, illustrated by Tatjana Mai-Wyss
Go, Go, Grapes!: A Fruit Chant by April Pulley Sayre
Going to the Dentist by Lori Mortensen, illustrated by Jeffrey Thompson
Green Beans, Potatoes, and Even Tomatoes: What Is in the Vegetable Group? by Brian P. Cleary, illustrated by Martin Goneau
Grow a Garden: Sustainable Foods by Susan Kesselring, illustrated by Tatevik Avakyan
Healthy Food for Dylan by Sarah the Duchess of York, illustrated by Ian Cunliffe
Hop, Hop, Jump! by Lauren Thompson, illustrated by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
How Are You Peeling?: Food with Moods by Saxton Freymann and Joost Elffers
How Did That Get In My Lunchbox? by Christine Butterworth, illustrated by Lucia Gaggiotti
Jacob Goes to the Doctor and Sophie Visits the Dentist by Sarah the Duchess of York, illustrated by Ian Cunlifee
Katie Goes to the Doctor by Liesbet Slegers
Let’s Move in the Outdoors by Jackie Heron, illustrated by Tatevik Avakyan
Llama Llama Hoppity-Hop! by Anna Dewdney
Mac and Cheese and the Perfect Plan by Sarah Weeks, illustrated by Jane Manning
Macaroni and Rice and Bread by the Slice: What Is in the Grains Group? by Brian P. Cleary, illustrated by Martin Goneau
Mia and the Daisy Dance by Robin Farley, illustrated by Aleksey and Olga Ivanov
Miss Fox’s Class Shapes Up by Eileen Spinelli, illustrated by Anne Kennedy
My First Trip to the Dentist by Katie Kawa
My First Trip to the Doctor by Katie Kawa
Oils (Just a Bit) to Keep Your Body Fit: What Are Oils? by Brian P. Cleary, illustrated by Martin Goneau
Playground Day by Jennifer Merz
Run and Hike, Play and Bike: What is Physical Activity? by Brian P. Cleary, illustrated by Martin Goneau
Sitting Down to Eat by Bill Harley, illustrated by Kitty Harvill
Sleep Is for Everyone by Paul Showers, illustrated by Wendy Watson
Smile a Lot! by Nancy Carlson
Sopa de frijoles / Bean Soup by Jorge Arqueta, illustrated by Rafael Yockteng
A Stick is an Excellent Thing: Poems Celebrating Outdoor Play by Marilyn Singer, illustrated by LeUyen Pham
Stretch by Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Scott Menchin
Super Oscar by Oscar De La Hoya, illustrated by Andrea Montejo
Take Time to Relax! by Nancy Carlson
Think Big! by Nancy Carlson
Think Happy! by Nancy Carlson
Vegetables by Sara Anderson
A Visit to the Vet! by Lori Mortensen, illustrated by Jeffrey Thompson
When You Are Happy by Eileen Spinelli, illustrated by Geraldo Valerio
Whopper Cake by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Will Hillenbrand
Wiggle by Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Scott Menchin
Yogurt and Cheeses and Ice Cream That Pleases: What Is in the Milk Group? by Brian P. Cleary, illustrated by Martin Goneau
You Are What You Eat: And Other Mealtime Hazards by Serge Bloch
You Are a Lion!: And Other Fun Yoga Poses by Taeeun Yoo
Yucky Worms by Vivian French, illustrated by Jessica Ahlberg
Yum Yum! What Fun! by Mara Bergman, illustrated by Nick Maland
Zach Gets Some Exercise by Sarah the Duchess of York, illustrated by Ian Cunliffe

Ages 8-10

Anna Banana: 101 Jump Rope Rhymes by Joanna Cole
Apples, Cherries, Red Raspberries: What Is in the Fruits Group? by Brian P. Cleary, illustrated by Martin Goneau
Black Beans and Lamb, Poached Eggs and Ham: What is in the Meat and Beans Group? by Brian P. Cleary, illustrated by Martin Goneau
Burp!: Crazy Human Body Stories Illustrated by John Graziano
The Dentist from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee
Everything You Need to Know about the Human Body by Patricia Macnair
G Is for Gold Medal: An Olympics Alphabet by Brad Herzog, illustrated by Doug Bowles
The Garden Thief by Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Great Cake Mystery by Alexander McCall Smith
Henry’s Heart: A Boy, His Heart, and a New Best Friend by Charise Mericle Harper
How Did That Get in My Lunchbox?: The Story of Food by Christine Butterworth, illustrated by Lucia Gaggiotti
Judy Moody, M. D.: The Doctor Is In! by Megan McDonald, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
Mantenerse sano / Staying Healthy by A. R. Schaefer
Oh, the Things You Can Do That Are Good for You! by Tish Rabe, illustrated by Aristides Ruiz
Open Wide: Tooth School Inside by Laurie Keller
Super Simple Move & Shake by Nancy Tuminelly
Super Simple Throw & Catch by Nancy Tuminelly
Your 21st Century Brain: Amazing Games to Play with Your Mind by Rob DeSalle and Michael A. DiSpezio

Ages 10 & Up

Able to Play: Overcoming Physical Challenges by Glenn Stout
Does an Apple a Day Keep the Doctor Away?: And Other Questions about Your Health and Body by Sandy Donovan and Colin Thompson
Food and Nutrition: Eating to Win by Emily Sohn and Diane Blair
Great Moments in the Summer Olympics by Matt Christopher
Hoops by Robert Burleigh, illustrated by Stephen T. Johnson
How Cooking Works by DK Publishing
Human Body by Linda Calabresi
I Feel Better with a Frog in My Throat: History’s Strangest Cures by Carlyn Beccia
Pro Files: Baseball: Intel on Today’s Biggest Stars and Tips on How to Play Like Them by Sports Illustrated
Right to Play: Every Child Has the Right to Play by Jesse Goossens
Rimshots: Basketball Pix, Rolls and Rhythms by Charles R. Smith, Jr.
Roberto & Me by Dan Gutman
Sopa de frijoles: Un poema para cocinar / Bean Soup: A Cooking Poem by Jorge Argueta, illustrated by Rafael Yockteng
The View from Saturday by E. L. Konigsburg
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting
Why Do Feet Smell?: And 20 Questions about the Human Body by Melvin and Gloria Berger
Your 21st Century Brain: Amazing Science Games to Play with Your Mind by Rob DeSalle and Michael DiSpezio

Stop in to your local Chicago Public Library today for more great summer reading titles.