Summer is here, and it’s full of the sweetest things — like strawberries, backyard bubbles, and evenings that sparkle with fireflies.
My book Is It Summer? celebrates all those magical moments in a simple, rhyming story your child will love. Today I’m sharing a fun bubble art activity plus a free printable to go along with the book!
About the Book
Is It Summer? is a gentle, playful picture book that helps young children notice the little signs that summer has arrived — from warm sunshine to simple everyday joys. Written with preschool-aged readers in mind, this book invites children to slow down, observe the world around them, and celebrate the season together.
At the back of the book, you’ll find special keepsake pages where parents can write down their child’s favorite summer memories, making this book a meaningful keepsake you’ll want to pull out year after year.
Here is a fun art activity that goes along with the book!
Bubble Art Painting
What you will need
- A shallow dish or cup
- Bubble solution (store-bought or homemade)
- A few drops of food coloring
- A straw or bubble wand
- White paper
Instructions
- Mix a few drops of food coloring into the bubble solution, make as many colors as you want
- Use the straw or bubble wand to blow bubbles onto to paper
- When the bubbles pop they make fun patterns
- Let dry, hang up and admire
Optional twist: After the art dries, have your child draw over the bubbles with crayons or markers to turn them into animals, balloons, or anything they can imagine!
Free Color and Count Printable
If you’re enjoying simple, meaningful activities like this one, you might also love exploring some of the other things we’re creating here at The Heart Shaped Home.
- Bella Imagines – A gentle, imagination-filled children’s book inspired by everyday play and wonder.
- Seasonal Stories & Books – Browse all of our children’s books, including the Season’s of the year series, on the Books page.
- More Crafts & Activities – Find easy crafts and pintables designed for preschool and early elementary kids.
Whether you’re looking for a quiet activity, a special story to read together, or something new to add to your family’s rhythm, I hope you find something here that feels just right for your home.
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