Summer is here! It’s time for warmer weather, longer days, and more great stories. With school out, filling those sunny afternoons with something engaging (and screen-free) can feel like a puzzle.
Whether you're heading on a family adventure or enjoying a quiet moment at home, we invite you to join our Summer Readathon at participating stores throughout June and July.
We believe that stories are meant to be celebrated. Our Summer Readathon is designed to bring families together to enjoy the magic of storytelling. We have an official book list that pairs beautifully with the Tonies you already know and love.
Join the Story This Summer
The Summer Readathon is all about celebrating the magic of storytelling with your family! Throughout June and July, our stores will be buzzing with reading excitement, and we would love for you to drop by. It is the perfect opportunity to pick up your free activity handouts, check out our featured Tonies from the reading list, and embark on a memorable storytelling adventure with us. To see if a location near you is hosting the fun, check out our Participating Retail Stores!
Can’t Make It to a Store? No problem! We want every family to be able to join in on the reading adventure, whether you are across the country or just enjoying a cozy afternoon at home. Explore our reading scavenger hunt, a fun way to ignite imagination through reading!
Download our Reading Scavenger Hunt
Our Official Summer Readathon Book Lists
School’s out, the sun is shining, and we are so ready for some epic summer reading! We’ve hand-picked our absolute favorite books and paired them up with the perfect Tonie companions to create the ultimate storytime mashup. Whether you're lounging in the backyard, taking a long family road trip, or building a rainy-day blanket fort, it’s the perfect way to level up your reading routine.
Littler Readers
Got a tiny bookworm on your hands? We’ve curated a magical list filled with all-time favorites! Watch their faces light up as they flip the pages and listen along with beloved pals like Llama Llama, Pete the Cat, and so many more. It’s a wonderfully fun way to support early literacy skills and keep little hands busy!
Chapter Champs
Ready to dive into a bigger adventure? Our Chapter Champs reading list is designed for independent readers and kids ready to get lost in longer tales. Featuring our extended-format Tonies and immersive Book Tonies, this list guarantees hours of captivating, screen-free entertainment. It's exactly what you need for quiet afternoons or winding down after a busy summer day.
Story Seekers
Calling all explorers! If your kid loves discovering new worlds, this is the list for them. The Story Seekers collection blends timeless, must-read classics like The Lorax with exciting, action-packed new favorites like Minecraft. There’s a brand new adventure waiting on every single page (and track)!
Once your listeners have completed the reading scavenger hunt and journeyed through an official book list, it is time to celebrate their amazing storytelling adventure. Download and print the official Summer Readathon completion certificate below to reward your child for a summer well-read!
Readathon Completion Certificate
How Tonies Support Your Reading Journey
Designed specifically with little listeners in mind, Tonies deliver a screen-free audio experience that encourages independent play and imagination.
The Toniebox is incredibly intuitive to use; kids place a figure on top to start a story or song, and the journey they choose is underway. This tactile feature allows them to control their listening experience, making it an engaging way to interact with their favorite narratives. Because our Readathon book list is tied to specific Tonies, your child can read along with the physical book or simply listen and imagine the scenes unfold in their mind. It’s a supportive tool intended to complement your family's reading habits and provide a fun, immersive layer to storytime.
Clear some space on your bookshelves, power on their Toniebox, and get ready for a summer filled with imagination and wonder. We cannot wait to hear all about the amazing stories your family discovers!