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Student book reviews offer fresh summer reading recommendations
July 24, 2026

Healthy NewsWorks student reporters read, discussed, and reviewed books that encourage curiosity, kindness, healthy habits, and creativity. As summer continues, we’re highlighting another collection of student-recommended titles. This month’s selections include stories about healthy choices, friendship, family, imagination, and new perspectives. 

Check out the list below and click on the links to read the original reviews written by student reporters.

K–2 

  1. The Couch Potato by Jory John 
  1. Dog Loves Books by Louise Yates 
  1. The Fruits We Eat by Gail Gibbons 

Grades 3–5 

  1. The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig 
  1. The Last Stand by Antwan Eady 
  1. Max’s Castle by Kate Banks 

Grades 6–8 

  1. Making Friends by Kristen Gudsnuk 

Looking for even more books? Read our previous article, Summer reading list features student-recommended books. Or visit Healthy NewsWorks’ By Kids, For Kids web platform. 

Illustration by Morgan, 4th grade, Rowen, 2025-26.

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