Lower School Library
2010 Summer Reading Recommendations
Research shows that kids who read over the summer retain their reading skill level. And, of course, reading is an incredibly pleasant way to pass the time on a lazy summer day whether at home, on the beach or at a park. Here are a few suggestions of what you might like to bring with you on your summer adventures. For emerging readers some of the titles will be best read aloud by an adult or older child. All titles are available in the LS Library and can also be found at your local public library.
Beginning School PicksLet’s Say Hi to Friends Who Fly! Or any other “Cat the Cat” book by Mo Willems. Mo does it again with his new series for the younger set. If your child likes his Pigeon books or Elephant & Piggie, give Cat the Cat a try. Any title by Leo Lionni. The Secret Circus by Johanna Wright A Beach Tail by Karen Lynn Williams |
1st Grade PicksBenny and Penny in The Big No-No! or any other Benny and Penny book by Geoffrey Hayes. Fun graphic novel series for emergent readers. Flat Stanley series by Jeff Brown Nate the Great series by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat. Often overlooked, these classic detective stories for the early reader will hook young sleuths. Any Mercy Watson book by Kate DiCamillo. Mercy is a lovable pig who manages to have zany adventures with a cast of fun characters. Buttered toast always saves the day in the end! |
2nd/3rd Grade Picks
Chet Gecko Series by Bruce Hale Ellie McDoodle: have pen, will travel by Ruth McNally Barshaw Summer Reading is Killing Me! Or another title from Time Warp Trio series by Jon Scieszka. |
4th/5th Grade PicksArtemis Fowl: the graphic novel by Eoin Colfer Every Soul a Star by Wendy Mass *Heart of a Shepherd by Rosanne Perry *Suggested Read for entering 5th graders. Any student who reads the book over the summer will be invited to be part of a book discussion group with the author during her fall 2010 visit. The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg by Rodman Philbrick (2010 Newbery Honor Book) When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead (2010 Newbery Winner) The Year the Swallows Came Early by Kathryn Fitzmaurice |
Non-fiction PicksIf Stones Could Speak: unlocking the secrets of Stonehenge by Marc Aronson How to Clean a Hippopotamus: a look at unusual animal partnerships by Steven Jenkins and Robin Page Adventures in Cartooning by James Sturm How to Really Fool Yourself: illusions for all your senses by Vicki Cobb |
Alvin Ho Series by Lenore Look
