The best books for children and young people for this summer 2017

Two years of vacation

Jules Verne was a visionary ahead of his time. For this reason, children still succumb to the magic of their stories today. As in this novel, in which a group of children are shipwrecked and are trapped on a desert island in the middle of the Pacific. And now, how will they survive? How will they get home? For adventurers from 9 years old.

Two years of vacation, Julio Verne
Editorial Molino, € 12.

Animalotes 2. Implumable Mission

The animals are a bit weird, but … they are cool! In this new mission they have to free 10,000 chickens from a high security prison farm. But things don't look good when one of them is known as the Chicken Eater… In comics, for those who are scared of a lot of lyrics. From 8 years.

Animalotes 2. Misión Implumable, Aaron Blabey
Ed. Anaya, € 9.90.

Bronti. A dinosaur as a pet

What child would not like to go to the mountains one day and find a frozen dinosaur that, with warmth and affection, ends up becoming his pet? This is what happens to twins Tina and Tobi and their uncle Niki, but… a photographer smells a good story and wants to find Bronti. From 7 to 10 years.

Bronti. A pet dinosaur, Thomas Brezina.
Editorial SM, € 10.95.

Greg's Diary movie book

A book that fans of Greg's Diary will not want to miss. Jeff Kinney, the author, recounts with his unique style, what has been the filming of Greg's last film, Road and blanket. And there are moments as hilarious as when they had to put a flock of seagulls in a van. From 8 to 12 years.

The movie book from Diario de Greg, Jeff Kinney
Editorial Molino, € 15.

The Balloon Fisherman

Pascale and Monique miss a balloon and… here begins a magical adventure that will lead them to meet Max, who fishes with spider webs in the sky of Paris and other equally surprising characters. From 8 years.

The balloon fisherman, María Antonia García Quesada
Ediciones B, € 12.

Captain Underpants: his first movie. The official movie book

Hasn't your child got a passion for reading? If he had a good time with the movie, try reading the book. It tells everything about the film and its protas and can lead you to devour the rest of the novels in the series. From 6 to 12 years old.

Captain Underpants: his first movie. The official book of the movie, Kate Howard
Editorial SM, € 6.95.

Little Elliot and his big day

If your child is fearful … Elliot is his alter ego. The poor little elephant goes to the park one day, but he doesn't have much fun because the attractions go very fast and are very scary. Luckily your mouse friend knows how to put an end to his fears… From 4 to 6 years old.

Little Elliot and his big day, Mike Curato
Ediciones B, € 13.

The curse of the Grace

Beware: this book causes addiction. The story of the bewitching twins Grace, Fenrin and Thalia, and of their sister Summer - the only one in the family who admits that she is a witch - is mixed with that of River, a lonely girl, full of secrets, who is not a Grace, but she wants to be at any price… From 12 years old.

The Curse of Grace, Laura Eve.
Editorial Molino, € 18.

In search of the whale

The Hula whale is lost and the octopus Otto needs the help of your children to find his friend. With the summer heat, surely you want to take a refreshing walk through the seas of the world following clues to find it. 3 to 5 years.

In search of the whale, Camilla de la Bédoyère
Ediciones B, € 10.

Mysteries at home 2. A starry star

Do your kids like talent shows? Well, they will enjoy this story, in which Hugo and Olivia decide to help their neighbor Laura when he is chosen to participate in Menuda Voz Kids. And, of course, a villain in the shadows seems to want to ruin her plans … From 8 years old.

Mysteries at home 2. A starry star. Begoña Oro
Editorial Molino, € 14.

ESO begins for himself who can

Ready, set … ESO begins! Noé and Puri (sorry, Marty) are going to guide us (and sometimes lead us to sell) through the first year of this new school stage in which the children begin to feel older and less childish and the adventures also increase in scale … For those who are going to live or are already in this stage.

ESO Begins Save Who Can, María Menéndez-Ponte Cruzat
Destino, € 13.95

Los Futbolísimos: The mystery of April Fools' Day

Soccer, muddles and lots of adventure. A combination that makes this series of books a sure success. This time, it seems that the playing field where Los Futbolísimos play is put up for sale. Where are they going to play then? And most importantly, how do they avoid it? Be careful, the title gives clues… From 9 to 12 years old.

Los Futbolísimos: The mystery of April Fools' Day, Roberto Santiago
Editorial SM, € 10.95.

Juan without Mobile

Does your son drive you crazy because he wants a mobile but is not old enough to have it yet? Well, like Juan, who with almost 10 is still not connected and, of course, he thinks that is why he does not have friends, but … it turns out that friends, he has, and also affairs with technozombies! Fun and educational. From 6 to 11 years old.

Juan sin Móvil, José Vicente Sarmiento
Editorial Fun Readers, € 10.40.

The grandfather thing

The protagonist of the novel, Salva, discovers that his grandfather, whom the world admires as a great man, is actually a great con man… A good reflection on the current reality that has been the 2016 Gran Angular Prize in Catalan. For boys between 14 and 18 years old.

The grandfather's thing, Anna Manso
Ed. SM, € 9.95

A week of seven mondays

The title doesn't sound so horrible if you're on vacation and you don't care if it's Monday or Tuesday. And you care even less when you immerse yourself in this captivating story in which a teenage girl is forced to wake up again and again on Monday. As in the movie Trapped in Time, the protagonist has to figure out how to get out of the loop and, incidentally, get her boy back. From 12 years old.

A week of seven Mondays, Jessica Brody
Editorial Molino, € 18.

Kike and Kika go to the beach

If you have children from 3 to 5 years old, they will feel very identified with Kike and Kika, who spend a fantastic day at the beach, swimming, playing, eating ice cream … They will surely like it so much that they ask you to read it to them how often. (Patience and do not change a comma, they will catch you).

Kike and Kika go to the beach, Yasmeen Ismail
Editorial SM, € 11.95.

The smile of the stone fish

Family secrets that come to light … Could Jaime's past change Jaime's present? After the death of his grandfather, he discovers something that makes him think about who his father really is… This novel is the XIV Anaya Prize for Children's and Young People's Literature 2017. From 14 years old.

The smile of the stone fish, Rosa Huertas
Ed. Anaya, € 12.

Alba's secrets

What would you do if you knew that your best friend, on whom you are very hung up, is about to die and that only you can save her? Well this is exactly what happens to Marco, a 14-year-old tech geek and a super smart detective, come on, a modern Sherlock. From 12 years old.

Alba's secrets, Paco Marco.
Urano Editions, € 9.

Marcelina in the kitchen

Marcelina doesn't know about cooking, but she wants to get into pots to make her niece happy that she is going to have dinner with her. But of course, with the help of her friends, she's going to have a looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo fat … We don't know if they're going to have dinner, but laughing they'll laugh a while. From 3 years.

Marcelina in the kitchen, Gracia Iglesias and Sara Sánchez
Ediciones Jaguar, € 14.

Super Hero. Manual

Is there a child who has never dreamed of being a superhero? Well, this manual-book can make it happen in seven simple lessons. Surely as little as your child likes books, it arouses curiosity. From 3 years.

Super Hero. Instruction manual, Kristy Dempsey
Ed. Anaya, € 12.

Bis

Two boys, two girls, social networks, a disco and a whole night ahead… What's going to happen? This novel delves into the new ways that young people have to relate to each other. For boys between 14 and 18 years old.

Bis, David Fernández Sifres and Jorge Gómez Soto
Ed. SM, € 9.95

Alex Colt. Space cadet

Álex, a normal child, such as your son, is the "chosen one" to save the planet from a fearsome race, the Zarks, which is at war with the rest of the planets of the Confederacy … Young Alex and his little group of friends aliens are going to live fun and exciting adventures. From 9 years.

Alex Colt. Space cadet, Juan Gómez-Jurado
Ed. Destino, € 13.95.

The abyss

This novel is the National Prize for Youth Literature in the United States, 2015 and although Trump sends there, quiet, it has more characters than a tweet and he has not influenced the election. The main character, Caden Bosch, has a double personality and in this novel he will have to go to the depths to emerge afloat… From 14 years old.

The abyss, Neal Shusterman
Ed. Anaya, € 16.

The unforeseen case of the boy in the fishbowl

An exceptional mystery needs an exceptional investigator and that is none other than Matthew Corbin, a somewhat particular boy, who lives obsessed with cleanliness and germs, but who despite it, or perhaps because of it, has a special sense for details. From 14 years old.

The unforeseen case of the boy in the fishbowl, Lisa Thompson
Ed. Crossbooks, € 14.95.

I love you (almost always)

A pop-up book that teaches us to put ourselves in the shoes of the other, to recognize what we like or dislike about others, to accept differences … In short, that diversity is not always easy and adults and children can learn to better accept the other with this educational and entertaining book. From 7 years.

I love you (almost always), Anna Llenas
Ed. Espasa Infantil, € 13.95.

Walter Domville and the amazing spectral television

Very strange things happen to Walter, such as that his grandmother has disappeared, his parents have left him with strange neighbors and television turns everything into zombie things. Yeah yeah, zombie stuff. How can all this end? Read it and find out! For those over 8 years old.

Walter Domville and the amazing spectral television, Ander Pérez
Ed. Fun Readers, € 10.40.

Look at me

Andrea, Mila, Lali and Irene are friends and each expects different things from love, because one looks for it, another expects it, another has it, and another doesn't even smell it. But, they all have one thing in common: they want to attract attention, to be noticed …

From 12 years old.

Look at me, Lof Yu
Ed. Crossbooks, € 14.95.

The floral swimsuit

On the first day of summer, Violeta puts on her new swimsuit, but it's not just any swimsuit, it's one with flowers… An illustrated children's story that pays tribute to the extraordinary world of flowers and their inspiring power. It includes a final glossary of all the flowers that appear in the book, each with its own personality and symbolism. To read to your child.

The floral swimsuit, Marta Rodríguez Bosch
SD Edicions, € 19.80.

Yasumi. Game notebook to learn to think

Not sure what to play with your child? Beyond going on a bike, kicking the ball and reading a story, you can also propose mental games to imagine, observe, guess, build, count, add, subtract, order, read, play … in short, think. More than 4 years.

Yasumi. Game notebook for learning to think
Ed. Blackie Books, € 11.90.

Educational Mandalas

Sometimes before reading, you have to slow down. Why not try to relax restless children by painting mandalas? Then, we read them a good book, have a laugh and, in addition to having a good time, with these booklets they will have reviewed contents of Early Childhood Education. From 3 to 6 years.

Educational Mandalas
Ed. Rubio, 2.90 €.

Inoculating a child with the "poison" of reading, the love of books, is to open him to magical worlds, it is to stimulate his imagination, to provide him with company at any time, fun in moments of boredom … Three months without school are many hours to be left drag through the magical worlds of children's and young people's literature hand in hand with characters as diverse as Greg, yes, that one, the one from the newspaper or Captain Underpants, Juan Sin Móvil, Marcelina, or any other literary character.

In practical terms, children who read have better academic results because reading stimulates their linguistic ability, concentration … And although notes are important, for a child it is much more fun to have fun. Therefore, in our gallery you will find many novelties in books for children and young people for this summer that will make them have a vibrant, magical and seductive time.

And if your children still do not read alone, you will also find many books to read to them and thus spend moments together of those that remain engraved in their imagination and are part of the treasure of childhood.

How to make a child read

You need a book that catches you from the first page and takes you flying to the last, with that mixture of the need to know what is going to happen and the fear that by devouring it so quickly that pleasure you feel will end. Once this discharge of pleasure has occurred, you will be "hooked", you will want more and more.

But… first that book has to fall into their hands and with so many claims (television, tablet, video games…) as children have, it is not always easy for them to sit down and read. Don't despair, we have infallible tricks to get your child "hooked" on reading.

Go to a bookstore together

And no, do not take the list of recommendations from the school (and consult ours on your mobile secretly, if you do not remember the title that we have proposed). Ideally, you don't feel like going to books is having a few more "homework" for the summer. In fact, if you have to review booklets, do it another day. Reading books should be part of fun, pleasure, leisure … Stroll between the tables in the bookstore, browse books, read back covers, tell us what you think … Make it fun, feel complicit.

Help you choose

The opinion and tastes of the child are very important, but … sometimes they can look at books that are not yet within their means, either because they are just beginning to read and have a lot of text or because they use language too high for them. Try to guide him to make a good choice and not get frustrated with a reading that is too much for him.

Don't you like books?

That has a lot to do with not wanting to pick up a book for relating it to something boring or an obligation. Then propose a book that has to do with a movie he has seen, such as Greg's diaries or Captain Underpants; or that is related to a television series or that instead of a comic or novel has to do with topics that may be of interest to you such as Guiness records, jokes, etc.

If they are small and do not read

That is not why you should stop going through the ritual of going to the bookstore and choosing together the book you are going to read. Show them the pictures, ask them which one they like best… The point is that they engage in reading.

Time to read

Once with the book at home, there should be times for them to start reading. Maybe after eating, in that silly nap time, you can find the time. Or before falling asleep. You know summer routines better than anyone and you surely know when she can spend some time reading.

Ask him what he reads

It is not a question of supervising him, wanting to make sure that he is reading, but of being interested in the book he is with, in the history, in what he suggests, the teachings or values that he draws from it …

Lead by example

You know, kids are "copycat monkeys." Nothing like being seen reading so they want to stick their heads in a book too.

In case you need more ideas because you already have children who devour books or because our advice has made them great readers, here are more recommendations for books for children and young people.

By Carme del Vado