MAKE SUMMER
RELAXED, BOOKISH,
AND FUN.
Summer is best for reading and connecting.
Give your family just enough structure to keep the days from melting into chaos, and just enough fun to keep everyone asking for more.
Good news:
WE’VE DONE ALL THE PREP WORK FOR YOU.
OPEN-AND-GO
Zero prep on your part. Simply open the guide and follow the plan.
FOR AGES 4-16
Choose from three tracks to find
something for everyone in the family,
no matter their age.
BETTER THAN CURRICULUM
It’s not summer school. It’s way more fun.
THE BEST INVESTMENT
“I always tell new homeschool families that RAR has been the best investment in our homeschooling journey.”
We want your
Summer to
feel better.
You know summer days are ideal for reading and memory-making…but summer days often devolve into unstructured chaos.
That’s what Fairy Tale Summer is for.
Join thousands of families and do something better: give your family a Fairy Tale Summer they won’t forget.
Read-Aloud Revival’s
Fairy Tale Summer
"fairy tale summer" Only
- Access to Fairy Tale Summer from June 14-September 2
- One-time payment
"Fairy Tale Summer" & Full RAR Premium Access
Best Value!- Access to Fairy Tale Summer and the full RAR Premium Library for three months from date of signup, including:
- Access to Sarah Mackenzie’s homeschool mentoring program + a seat at the online Circle with Sarah Retreat in August
- Access to the RAR Premium Forum – the friendliest place on the internet (and your new favorite online destination)
- Renews every 3 months
- Cancel anytime
EASY AS 1-2-3
GET THE FAIRY TALE SUMMER GUIDE
Print the guide or access it on your computer/tablet.
ROUND UP SUPPLIES
We’ve made it super easy with week-by-week supply lists.
FOLLOW THE WEEKLY PLAN
Zero prep—we did it all for you.
REDISCOVER YOUR LOVE OF BOOKS
“If what you’re looking for is encouragement and to rediscover your love of books, then RAR is definitely the place to do it.”
WHAT YOU GET INSIDE
RAR’S FAIRY TALE SUMMER:
The Fairy Tale Summer Guide:
Your playbook for a relaxed, bookish summer your kids won’t forget. Inside, you’ll find:
Three age tracks to choose from:
- • Track 1: If all of your kids are age 10 and under
• Track 2: If all of your kids are age 8 and older
• Track 3: If you have kids in both age groups
Mama’s Fairy Tale Summer Guide:
This playbook is just for you! Summer reading isn’t just for the kids, after all. Inside the Guide, you’ll find
Nonfiction Mama Book Club: We’re reading The Ten Habits of Happy Mothers by Meg Meeker. Read and discuss with us through the summer, and then spend an evening with the author, Dr. Meg Meeker, on Zoom!
Fiction Mama Book Club: We’re reading Once a Queen by Sarah Arthur (a fairy tale mamas will love). Read and discuss with us through the summer, and then spend an evening with the author, Sarah Arthur, on Zoom!
Say yes to a relaxed, bookish summer.
Summer is a time for memories.
But that doesn’t mean it needs to be complicated or fussy. Make happy summer memories and fall in love with books at the same time.
SUMMER READING ISN’T JUST FOR THE KIDS.
The Family Book Club is for everyone, but Mama Book Club? That’s just for you. Fall back in love with your own reading life.
BROUGHT OUR WHOLE FAMILY TOGETHER
“It’s brought our family together through enjoying the same book. It is definitely the most joyful part of our homeschool!”
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is RAR's Fairy Tale Summer?
It’s a whole-family book club for the summer that introduces your kids of all ages to some of the best fairy tales.
If you have younger kids, you’ll read aloud Classic Fairy Tales by Scott Gustafson through the summer, and then use the ideas in the Fairy Tale Summer Guide to have rich conversations and make meaningful memories throughout the summer. This book is the ultimate art-gallery-in-the-lap. You won’t regret reading it with your kids!
If you have older kids, you’ll read On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson, the first book in the Wingfeather Saga.
The Fairy Tale Summer Guide will walk you through the Read-Aloud Revival’s relaxed, bookish book-club model to enjoy the book and make memorable moments with your kids. You’ll also get front-row seats to exclusive Zoom events with the author, map-maker, and creature-designer for the book… so your kids can learn to do the same with their own stories!
Got kids in both age groups? Oh yes, whole-family learning is our specialty. We have a track for families with a wide age range, to help you use both books to create a relaxed, bookish, and memorable summer with your kids.
Can I see sample pages?
Yes! Click here to view sample pages. (coming soon)
It’s for ages 4-16? Really?!
Yup, really. Book Clubs are better with a wide variety of ages, after all!
You’ll find guidance for choosing one of three tracks, depending on your kids’ ages.
- Track 1 is for you if all of your kids are age 10 and under.
- Track 2 is for you if all of your kids are age 8 and older.
- Track 3 is for you if you have kids in both age groups.
Where do I get the books?
The featured books for A Fairy Tale Summer can be purchased HERE.
Keep in mind that thousands of families all over the world participate in RAR programs, so you may have trouble borrowing these books from the library. We choose only the best around here, though, so those books are worth purchasing for your family’s permanent collection!
When does it start?
You will be able to access A Fairy Tale Summer materials on June 14, 2024. You can start your Fairy Tale Summer anytime after that!
If you’ve purchased access to only A Fairy Tale Summer, you will have access through September 2, 2024.
RAR Members retain access to A Fairy Tale Summer year-round.
Click here to download a printable calendar.
Will I need to buy a bunch of supplies?
Nope. You probably have most of what you need already. We suggest taking a few minutes each weekend to glance over the Supplies List so you’re prepared for the week ahead.
Everything is pick-and-choose what works for you, so if you’re unable to get supplies for any particular activity, simply choose a different one.
What if I want to join RAR Premium after buying A Fairy Tale Summer?
You can apply your purchase of A Fairy Tale Summer to an RAR Premium Quarterly or Annual membership if you upgrade to RAR Premium by July 15, 2024.
Simply head to the RAR Premium registration page, log in, and sign up. Your discount will be automatically applied.
(P.S. This offer expires July 15, 2024. At that point, you will simply sign up for RAR Premium as normal, but no discounts will be applied.)
Can I share A Fairy Tale Summer with a friend or two?
Each Fairy Tale Summer Guide is for single household use only. While we highly encourage you to do Fairy Tale Summer activities with friends, please make sure every participating family has purchased their own access.
For groups of 5 families or more, send us a note for bulk/co-op pricing.
If it’s not a good fit for us, can I get my money back?
MAKE THIS A RELAXED,
BOOKISH SUMMER YOUR KIDS
WON’T SOON FORGET.
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