Children's book reviews: 12 books for July with Children's Books Ireland

July’s summer reading roundup covers; tackling chores, seizing the day, launching a business, going for a hike and solving many, many mysteries

Having books available this summer for your kid is a great way to stave off boredom.

What do you think of when you imagine summertime?

I picture myself lying on a beach, listening to the waves crashing onto the sand, smelling the coconut aroma of suncream as I get stuck into a great book… or else I picture myself sitting in my local park, basking in the sunshine hearing the birds chirp as I get stuck into a great book… or sometimes, I picture myself sheltering from the summer drizzle, curled up in my favourite armchair at home as I get stuck into a great book.