Best Boredom-Busting Books For Kids During Summer

Keep them entertained (and learning).

If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser. Because you know fun often starts with flavor, these top-selling kids’ books are perfect for a deliciously entertaining summer. FOOD NETWORK MAGAZINE BIG, FUN BOOK OF FAKE-OUT CAKES "These doppelgänger desserts are super fun to make.” — Maile Carpenter, Editorial Director & Liz Sgroi, Executive Director Surprise your friends and get your kids excited about baking amazing cakes that look like fried chicken, a flower pot, popcorn, and more! Find 75+ awesome cake recipes with easy step-by-step instructions and photos, no special tools needed! Shop Now on Amazon Shop Now on Amazon LOST MYSTERIES “It's more interesting than a lot of school books I've read" — Elise, age 9 Legends, treasures, and mysteries await! Adventurous kids will journey through tales of medieval knights, fierce pirates, and even prehistoric creatures and explore ancient wonders, buried treasures, and mind-blowing facts that have shaped our world. DELISH THE HOW-TO COOKBOOK FOR YOUNG FOODIES "One of the best how-to books for young cooks, or for anyone who is learning." ― School Library Journal, Starred Review The editors of Delish share 25 essential techniques, 50 inventive recipes, pro tips, and fun food facts to take your aspiring cook’s skills to the next level. Young foodies will discover how to slice veggies like a chef for Cucumber Sushi, be an expert-level broiler to make Chicken Parmesan, roll dough like a pro for Chocolate pizza and more!  Shop Now on Amazon Shop Now on Amazon GOOD HOUSEKEEPING AMAZING SCIENCE 442 5-Star Ratings! Give your young scientist the ultimate book of discovery! Filled with hands-on activities and step-by-step instructions, this book for kids 8-12 years old has 80+ science experiments you can do right at home with easy-to-find materials. Plus, tons of mind-blowing science facts and colorful photos take curiosity, fun, and learning to the next level.  THE HISTORY CHANNEL THIS DAY IN HISTORY FOR KIDS “Amazing” —Alexander, age 8 Cave paintings, pirates, the moon landing, and the invention of spaghetti—all the important things are in this fascinating photo-packed book! Inside, they’ll take a trip through time and discover some of the world’s most important events.  Shop Now on Amazon Shop Now on Amazon FOOD NETWORK MAGAZINE BIG, FUN KIDS COOKBOOK NYT Best-Seller! Meet the perfect book for any kid who loves to cook! With 150+ awesomely easy recipes—including kid-crowd pleasers like Ham & Cheese Waffle Sandwiches and Pepperoni Chicken Fingers—colorful photos, trivia, tips from the pros, and bonus activity pages, they’ll never want to leave the kitchen! GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 1,001 AMAZING SCIENCE FACTS “So cool!" —Ellia, age 8 Get kids stoked about science with this fact-packed treasure trove. It’s got incredible info about awesome animals and insects, and exciting chemical reactions plus hundreds of dynamite color photos, and tons of cheeky jokes. Kids will get an excellent close-up look at the science all around us. Shop Now on Amazon Shop Now on Amazon GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 1,2,3 COOK! "Delightful" —Amazon Customer Surprise your young chef with the ultimate cooking adventure! Perfect for kids 4-8 years old, this beginner’s cookbook is filled with 50 yummy and simple recipes they’ll love to make (and eat!), like Dad Jokes Mac and Cheese and Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Rolls. Plus, you’ll find easy-to-read instructions and even some silly jokes. ROAD & TRACK BIG & FAST CARS Going Fast! Start your engines and get ready to go full-speed ahead into the fascinating world of automobiles. Jam-packed with 700+ incredible facts and colorful photos, kids will get a front seat to finding out everything they’ve ever wanted to know about cars, military vehicles, trucks, and even the biggest earth mover on the planet. Shop Now on Amazon Shop Now on Amazon FOOD NETWORK MAGAZINE BIG, FUN KIDS BAKING BOOK NYT Best-Seller! Get your junior baker something they’ll truly love! Packed with 110+ recipes for easy and sweet treats, like cookies, cupcakes, and sheet cakes, this book includes colorful photos, fun food trivia, and all the tips they need to build their baking skills. Plus, they’ll practice measuring, fractions, degrees, and even color-mixing! DELISH KIDS COOKBOOK “Excellent Gift!" —School Library Journal Get ready for your kids to go from kitchen apprentice to pro with 100+ easy, delicious recipes, like Cookie Bars, Chocolate Chip Muffins, and Giant Strawberry Donut Cake. Packed with easy and essential techniques from the editors of Delish and fun info about food, history, and culture, young cooks from 8-12 years old will learn something new at every turn. Shop Now on Amazon   https://link.delish.com/oc/5d7450bfa77739180808943era82r.kqa/715eda4f Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Delish is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2026 Hearst Magazines Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779