Denise Phillips with Gathering Volumes bookstore, 196 East South Boundary Street, Perrysburg, suggests the following selections for summer reading.

For Younger Readers 3 to 8 years old

•“Big,” by Vashti Harrison This book traces a child’s journey to self-love and shows the power of words to both hurt and heal. With spare text and exquisite illustrations, this emotional exploration of being big…