All summer, I’ll be sharing books for kids of all ages on topics that interest them or offer something new to learn about. Most of the time, these will be nonfiction books, but sometimes we can learn from fictional stories too. I believe reading over the summer is so important, and keeping kids interested in reading by finding relevant books about topics that they are interested in is very important. Kids should read at least 20 minutes every day, and I hope that these books offer you ideas to keep your kids reading and learning all summer.
I hope you will stay tuned to these posts. They will always have Summer Read-to-Learn in the title and will be tagged in the post. There will be books on all kinds of topics kids love to read and learn about. Be sure to stop by each week to see what book I’m sharing as part of my Summer Read-to-Learn series.
To see all the books in the Summer Read-to-Learn series, click HERE.
MYSTERIOUS THINGS
Invisible Things series
By: Andy J. Pizza and Sophie Miller
Published: July 14, 2026
Publisher: Chronicle Kids
The hilarious and creative duo of Andy Pizza and Sophie Miller have returned with another children’s book, this time focused not on the things we know, but the unknown, the invisible, the mysterious, the magical, the amazing, and the curious things kids wonder about. Your kids will react with surprise and wonder about the concepts and ideas in this book…all with lots of fun and humor.
Much like in INVISIBLE THINGS, Pizza and Miller explain the things that are hard to see or explain and make it simple and fun for kids to understand. Plus, kids can’t resist their silly doodle illustrations that accurately depict those mysterious emotions, like the heebie-jeebies or nostalgia. What’s déjà vu, your kids ask? Andy and Sophie got it covered.
Maybe your child is naturally a big thinker or explorer. Then they might choose to make solving mysteries their career someday by being a scientist, an explorer, or a detective. Most of all, the authors hope that your kids continue to be curious, ask questions, investigate, and explore. Then maybe someday they will find out the biggest mystery of all….What’s really in the teacher’s lounge at school????
As you can imagine, kids will find the book hilarious while also encouraging them to think outside the box and wonder about what some of these mysterious things are really all about.
Andy J. Pizza is the New York Times–bestselling coauthor of Invisible Things, the talent behind the popular podcast Creative Pep Talk, and the illustrator of several books, including A Pizza with Everything on It and A Sundae with Everything on It. Learn more at andyjpizza.com.
Sophie Miller is the New York Times–bestselling coauthor of Invisible Things and a mixed-media artist originally from Yorkshire, England. She likes to write, walk, garden, and visit the library with her kids. Learn more at sophiemiller.co.
Andy loves the mysteries of the human brain and learning about the universe. Sophie loves reading mystery books and looking for nature’s clues. They live in Columbus, Ohio, along with their three curious kids and two dogs.
Click HERE to purchase a copy of MYSTERIOUS THINGS
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