May has a way of slowing things down just enough to make room for the good stuff πΈβοΈ
Open windows, longer evenings, and those quiet little pockets of time that are perfect for a story.
This month, weβre turning reading into a daily adventureβone book at a time πβ¨
No pressure. No perfection. Just simple moments of connection, imagination, and maybe a few giggles along the way.
Whether youβve got a toddler flipping pages, a new reader sounding things out, or a big kid lost in a chapter bookβ¦ thereβs something magical about carving out time to read together π
So grab a blanket, a snack (or three π), and letβs make May a month full of stories, memories, and a whole lot of βjust one more chapter!β
Day 1
π The Very Hungry Caterpillar
πΆ Ages 0β4
π A classic about growth, change, and a very hungry little friend π
Day 2
π Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
πΆ Ages 0β4
π¨ Repetitive, colorful, and perfect for early learners
Day 3
π Donβt Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
πΆ Ages 3β6
π Silly, interactive, and guaranteed giggles
Day 4
π The Day the Crayons Quit
π§ Ages 4β8
ποΈ A creative story about crayons with BIG feelings
Day 5
π Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes
πΆ Ages 3β6
πΆ A fun, musical story about going with the flow
Day 6
π If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
πΆ Ages 3β6
πͺ A hilarious chain-reaction story kids love
Day 7
π The Gruffalo
π§ Ages 4β8
π² A clever mouse outsmarts predators in the woods
Day 8
π Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark
π§ Ages 6β9
π¦ Adventure + history = perfect early chapter book
Day 9
π Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus
π§ Ages 6β9
π Funny, relatable school story
Day 10
π The Bad Guys
π¦ Ages 6β10
π Fast-paced, funny graphic-style chapter book
Day 11
π Charlotteβs Web
π§ Ages 7β10
π· A heartfelt story of friendship and love
Day 12
π The Wild Robot
π¦ Ages 8β12
π€ A robot learns to surviveβand careβin the wild
Day 13
π Because of Winn-Dixie
π§ Ages 8β12
πΆ A sweet story about friendship and belonging
Day 14
π Diary of a Wimpy Kid
π¦ Ages 8β12
π Middle school struggles told in hilarious style
Day 15
π Wonder
π§ Ages 9β13
π A powerful story about kindness and acceptance
Day 16
π Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief
π¦ Ages 9β13
β‘ Greek mythology meets modern adventure
Day 17
π Holes
π¦ Ages 10β14
βοΈ Mystery, humor, and unexpected twists
Day 18
π The One and Only Ivan
π§ Ages 8β12
π¦ A touching story told from a gorillaβs perspective
Day 19
π A Wrinkle in Time
π§ Ages 10β14
π Science fiction meets heart and courage
Day 20
π The Secret Garden
π§ Ages 8β12
πΈ Growth, healing, and hidden beauty
Day 21
π Harry Potter and the Sorcererβs Stone
π¦ Ages 8+
π§ Magic, friendship, and adventure begin
Day 22
π The Giver
π¦ Ages 12+
π§ Thought-provoking and powerful dystopian story
Day 23
π Anne of Green Gables
π§ Ages 10+
πΌ Whimsical, imaginative, and heartwarming
Day 24
π The Outsiders
π¦ Ages 12+
π₯ A raw story of friendship and identity
Day 25
π Bridge to Terabithia
π§ Ages 9β13
π³ Friendship, imagination, and emotion
Day 26
π The Hobbit
π¦ Ages 10+
π Adventure, bravery, and a very unexpected hero
Day 27
π The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
π§ Ages 8+
π¦ Fantasy classic full of wonder
Day 28
π Hatchet
π¦ Ages 10+
π² Survival story that keeps kids hooked
Day 29
π Matilda
π§ Ages 7β12
π Smart, magical, and a little mischievous
Day 30
π The Tale of Despereaux
π§ Ages 7β12
π A brave little mouse with a big heart
Day 31
π Oh, the Places Youβll Go!
πΆ All Ages
π The perfect inspirational wrap-up for the month
Reading doesnβt have to be a choreβ¦
itβs a doorway to adventure, imagination, and connection πβ¨
Some days youβll read the whole book.
Some days just a page.
Some days upside down with snacks everywhere π
And guess what?
π It ALL counts