Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Minnie's Summer Vacation by Bill Scollon

Title: Minnie's Summer Vacation
Author: Bill Scollon
Genre: Picture Book, Fiction
Reading Level: Ages 3 to 5

In Minnie's Summer Vacation, Minnie with some help from Toodles finds a way for Mickey, Goofy, Daisy, Pluto, Donald, and herself to all enjoy their chosen summer activities together.  The simple plot and repetition make this book a good read for beginning readers, especially during the summer when it can be easy to forget to work on/retain reading skills.  The focus on outdoor summer activities can also make it a good way to inspire some outdoor play.

Types of Readers Book Might Appeal To & Multiple Intelligence Categories

• Fans of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
• Those that enjoy outdoor activities, especially the ones featured in the book (fishing, hiking, swimming, swinging, digging). (Bodily-Kinesthetic)
• The use of illustrations to show the different activities the characters choose can be helpful for visual learners. (Spatial-Visual)

Activities for Further Learning and Fun

• Make a photo album or scrapbook of your own summer activities like Minnie photographs her friends in the book. 
• Make and Play Mickey's Go Gooey Fish Card Game
• Toodles Craft/How to Draw

Related Books I've Reviewed

• Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Colors All Around 
• Minnie-rella

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