We gave away 100,000 books in May 2024!
Each pack contains:
book • reading chart • sticker sheet • 2 bookmarks
Each physical Summer Reading Pack we gave away included a create-your-own hiking scene reading chart with stickers, 2 bookmarks, and one free book listed below. Download a PDF Summer Reading Pack for each child in your household and watch their hearts and minds grow this summer.
*Note: Although you will not receive a free book with the PDF download, you can still purchase the books below that were given away in the Summer Reading Packs. The individual Summer Reading Packs included the following books:
A Dog Named Sniff
Book 1
Grades K–1
Little Glass Lake: Ducks
Book 1
Grades 2
The Secret Door
Badger Hills Farm Book 1
Grades 3–5
Lantern Lane
Book 1
Grades 6+
All 2024 Summer Reading Packs are permanently out of stock.
Although all 100,000 books have been given away, you can purchase each book or full series below. Download the FREE Summer Reading Program PDF pack found below and print out the reading chart and bookmark at home.
Find Each Series in the Bookshop
Why did The Good and the Beautiful giving away 100,000 books!?!
We are losing whole generations of children who are able to recognize or care about literature and learning that is good and beautiful. We are also facing generations of children who are flooded with books that model disrespect and low character.
Our overarching mission is to help draw children and families to learning and books that are clean, promote high character, and create strong and faithful minds and hearts. There is so much joy to be found in rich, uplifting literature. Join us in our journey!
Your family can still participate at home.
How does the program work?
1. Download the FREE Summer Reading Program PDF below for each child in your household. Print out the reading chart, stickers, and bookmarks at home. Each pack contains these free items:
- A create-your-own hiking scene reading chart with stickers to track progress
- 2 bookmarks
2. Choose books from The Good and the Beautiful Bookshop or from The Good and the Beautiful Book List to read during the summer. After each book is read, the child will write the book title on the chart and put a sticker on the scene.
3. After reading 5 books, the chart is complete, and your child can receive a reward of your choosing, such as a book from The Good and the Beautiful Bookshop, a camp out in the backyard, an ice cream party, or any other special prize.
Purchase good books for your family at The Good and the Beautiful Bookshop.
Download the free The Good and the Beautiful Book List.
Visit our Ideas for Summer Reading page for more ways to encourage your child to read this summer.
Visit our Summer Learning page for educational resources to use this summer.