🌈 Don't Let Summer Reading Slip Away

Newsletter Vol 13, Issue 06 June 04, 2026

🌈 Don't Let Summer Reading Slip Away

Research shows that children who continue reading over the summer return to school more confident and ready to learn. Just a few books each week can make a big difference.

📚 Open Smart Kidz Club today and discover something new. Every story read, badge earned, and minute spent reading helps your child grow as a reader.

The best summer adventures start with a book.

😂 NEW! Silly Stories Are Here!

You asked—we listened!

Introducing our brand-new Silly Stories category, packed with giggles, goofy characters, and laugh-out-loud adventures. Whether your child loves funny monsters, mixed-up mishaps, or silly surprises, there's a story waiting to make them smile.

📚 Featured this month: Doommuck the Discombobulated Boogie-Monster—a hilarious tale that's quickly becoming a favorite!

🦁 Zoo & Aquarium Month

June is the perfect time to explore the animal kingdom!

From roaring lions and playful dolphins to colorful fish and curious monkeys, our library is filled with books and activities that bring the wonders of zoos and aquariums to life.

🐘 Open the app and let your child go on a wild reading adventure!

✨ Juneteenth: Learning Our History

On June 19, we recognize Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

Explore age-appropriate books that help children learn about important moments in American history and the courageous individuals who worked toward freedom and equality.

💙 Happy Father's Day!

This Father's Day, 21 June, we celebrate all the dads, grandpas, uncles, and father figures who make a difference every day.

Make reading part of your Father's Day celebration with:

📖 Father's Road Trip – A heartwarming adventure about family, memories, and spending time together.

📖 When Daddy Was a Smallie – A fun rhyming story that gives kids a glimpse into Daddy's childhood.

The moments children remember most are often the simplest—like sharing a good book together.

Blast Off Into Space! 🚀

June 30 is International Asteroid Day and Meteor Watch Day.

Did you know?

☄️	A meteoroid becomes a meteor when it streaks across the sky.
🦕	Scientists believe an asteroid impact contributed to the extinction of dinosaurs.
🪐	Most asteroids orbit the Sun between Mars and Jupiter.

Explore our Space & Astronomy collection and help your child earn Space badges to proudly display on their profile.

⭐️	Future astronauts start with curious minds—and curious minds grow through reading!

📖 Read-Alouds Matter More Than You Think!

Just 10 minutes of reading together each day can help build vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, and create a lifelong love of learning.

Children who are read to regularly hear thousands more words, develop stronger language skills, and arrive at school better prepared to succeed.

🎥 Watch our featured parent video:
Top 5 Tips for Reading Aloud with Children

Every story shared today helps build tomorrow's reader.

📚 June Choice Board! 🎉

Looking for fresh ways to keep your child excited about reading this summer? Our June Choice Board is packed with daily reading adventures inspired by special events, holidays, animals, nature, science, history, and cultures from around the world.

Challenge your child to complete as many Choice Board activities as possible this month. Every book they read helps build vocabulary, knowledge, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

⭐ The best part? There is something new to discover almost every day in June. Don't miss out—open the Smart Kidz Club app and start checking off your June reading adventures today! 📖🎉

🌟 New Releases! 📚

🏠 Be Safe at Home!
Storytime | Character Education
Ages: 5–7 (Also great for 7–9)
Reading Level: Level 2 | Grade 1
Author: A Smart Kidz Club Publication

Join Amira and Grandma for a cozy day filled with cookies, laughter, and important safety lessons. As they go about their day, children learn practical ways to stay safe around common household hazards and unexpected situations.

✨ A warm, engaging story that helps families start meaningful conversations about home safety.

🐜 Carrying Together, Ants
Storytime | Science | Character Education
Ages: 3–5 (Also great for 5–7)
Reading Level: Level 2 | Grade 1
Author: A Smart Kidz Club Publication

Meet Andy and Artie, two hardworking ants who discover that big jobs become easier when friends work together. Follow their adventure through the colony as they demonstrate the power of teamwork, perseverance, and helping others.

✨ A delightful story that shows young readers how cooperation can help overcome even the biggest challenges.

🇭🇺 Hungarian Parliament Building
Travel | Landmarks of Europe
Ages: 7–9 (Also great for 9–11)
Reading Level: Level 4 | Grade 4
Author: A Smart Kidz Club Publication

Travel to the heart of Budapest with Peter as your guide! Discover one of Europe's most iconic landmarks and learn fascinating facts about its history, architecture, and role in Hungarian culture.

✨ A virtual adventure that inspires curiosity about world landmarks and global cultures.

🧩 Famous Explorers Puzzle Book
Activity Book | Critical Thinking
Ages: 7–9 (Also great for 9–11)
Reading Level: Level 3 | Grade 3
Author: A Smart Kidz Club Publication

Set off on a journey of discovery with a collection of fun puzzles inspired by famous explorers. Children will strengthen problem-solving skills, develop perseverance, and build confidence as they complete each challenge.

✨An engaging activity book that turns learning into an exciting adventure.

🐱 Fat Cat
Decodable Reader | Early Literacy
Ages: 3–5
Reading Level: Level 1 | Kindergarten
Author: A Smart Kidz Club Publication

Pat the cat and Sam the bat are ready for a simple, silly adventure filled with hats, mats, and lots of fun! Designed specifically for beginning readers, this decodable story helps children practice short /a/ vowel sounds and build reading confidence.

✨ A playful first-reader that makes phonics practice enjoyable and rewarding.

👾 Doommuck the Discombobulated Boogie-Monster
Silly Stories | Vocabulary | Storytime
Ages: 7–9 (Also great for 9–11)
Reading Level: Level 3 | Grade 3
Author: A Smart Kidz Club Publication

Doommuck dreams of becoming a great dancer, but his path is anything but ordinary! Joined by the high-tech Nanster, he embarks on a hilarious adventure filled with chaos, surprises, and plenty of boogie-worthy moments.