Looking for things to do with kids this summer? Parentbooks has lots of great ideas for home, camp, the cottage or daycare. Check out these Featured Books for ways to enjoy these bright summer days — and the inevitable rainy days, too!

The Bug Book and Bug Bottle. Hugh Danks, $18.95

Journey for the Planet: a Kid’s Five Week Adventure to Create an Earth-Friendly Life. D. Gershon, $15.95 (Grades 2 to 6)

Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder. Richard Louv, $18.95

Let’s Go Outside! Jennifer Ward, illustrated by Susie Ghahremani, $17.95

My Big World of Wonder: Activities for Learning about Nature and Using Natural Resources Wisely. Sherri Griffin, $38.95

Nature’s Playground: Activities, Crafts and Games to Encourage Children to Get Outdoors. Fiona Danks & Jo Schofeld, $21.95

The Creative Family: How to Encourage Imagination and Nurture Family Connections. Amanda Soule, $23.00

Dude, Where’s Your Helmet? David Duncan, $9.95

EAT NAP PLAY: How to Get Even More Out of Your Child’s Day for Less. Robyn Spizman & Evelyn Sacks, $18.95

Summer Bridge Activities: Reading, Writing, Math and Language Skills, Pre-K to K. $16.95

Trouble-Free Travel with Children: Over 700 Helpful Hints for Parents on the Go. Vicki Lansky, $14.95

Travels with My Family. Marie-Louise Gay, $15.95

A is for Algonquin: an Ontario Alphabet. Lovenia Gorman & Melanie Rose, $19.95

Looking for Loons. Jennifer Lloyd, illustrated by Kirsti Anne Wakelin, $17.95

Stay Safe! Water Safety. Sue Barraclough, $6.95 (Gr. 1-2)

The Complete Book of Activities, Games, Stories, Props, Recipes and Dances for Young Children. Pam Schiller & Jackie Silberg, $43.95

52 Brain Tickling Activities for Kids. Lynn Gordon & Karen Johnson, $9.95

And don’t forget these great booklists, with more ideas for inspiration, fun and relaxation over the months ahead:

Children’s Room/Wonderful and Fun; Children’s Room/School Age; AV/Just for Kids; Environmental Issues; Early Childhood Education/Preschool.