What Should I Read?
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The Gardening BookMore by Jane Bull Containing 50 “green” activities, this photo-illustrated book is packed with projects for outdoor gardens and indoor fun.
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Oops!More by Alan Katz, drawings by Edward Koren Sure to be a hit with readers who like the funny poetry collections of Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky.
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Simon Bloom, the Gravity Keeperby Michael Reisman A sixth-grader discovers a book that lets him control the laws of physics, and must keep it out of the hands of evil forces desperate to learn its secrets.
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The Fabled Fourth Graders of Aesop Elementary SchoolMore by Candace Fleming An unusual teacher takes charge of a disorderly fourth grade class, with funny and surprising results.
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The Twelve Dancing PrincessesMore by Rachel Isadora This eye-catching retelling of the classic Grimm tale has an African setting and rich collage illustrations.
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Ms. Coco is Loco!More by Dan Gutman The “Weird School” students are encouraged to celebrate Poetry Month by their enthusiastic teacher, who talks in rhyme…all the time!
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Looking for a MooseMore by Phyllis Root Four friends hike through the woods in search of a “branchy-antler, dinner-diving, bulgy nose moose.”
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Casey at the BatMore by Ernest L. Thayer, illustrations by Joe Morse Graphic, urban artwork adds a modern edge to this classic baseball story-poem.
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Outside and Inside Woolly MammothsMore by Sandra Markle An exploration of these majestic prehistoric beasts and the scientific quest to explain their extinction.
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Martin Bridge: Blazing Ahead!More by Jessica Scott Kerrin Martin’s latest adventures include a campout with his prankster pal Alex.
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Remember the Ladies: 100 Great American WomenMore by Cheryl Harness Brief, illustrated profiles of some notable American women, from the 1500s to the present time.
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How to Save your Tailby Mary Hanson When captured by the queen’s cats, Bob the rat prolongs his life by telling stories of his ancestor’s escapades, which are remarkably similar to those of some fairy tale heroes.
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The Racecar AlphabetMore by Brian Floca Cars of yesterday and today zoom across the pages of this colorful race through the ABCs.
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Star Turns: Dancing on Broadwayby Amelia Derezinski This factual photo book describing the life of a professional dancer will appeal to young Broadway aspirants.
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At Ellis Island: A History in Many VoicesMore by Louise Peacock The words of a young girl visiting Ellis Island, and quotes from actual immigrants and Ellis Island officials, provide a glimpse into the American immigration experience in the early 1900s.
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Blizzard: The Storm That Changed AmericaMore by Jim Murphy The riveting true story of the blizzard of 1888 that brought the northeastern United States to its knees.
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SnowballsMore by Lois Ehlert Bright, beautiful collages and simple text tell the story of the creation of a family of snowpeople.
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Axel AnnieMore by Robin Pulver Two local grouches set out to stop Axle Annie, the intrepid school bus driver who always makes it up the steep and snowy hill, thus preventing any snow days.
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Mouse’s First SnowMore by Lauren Thompson A little mouse and its father enjoy playing in the first snowfall of winter.
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The Case of the Kidnapped CandyMore by James Preller When the class’s Valentine candy disappears, Jigsaw Jones and his friend Mila try to solve the mystery of who stole it.
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VictoryMore by Susan Cooper This vivid, time-traveling mystery weaves together the stories of Molly, a homesick modern day British girl, and Sam, a cabin boy aboard Lord Nelson’s ship Victory in 1805.
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Elephants Can Paint Too!More by Katya Arnold This ALA Notable Book shows how elephants in Thailand, remarkably like children in art class, are taught how to paint.
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The TattletaleMore by Lynn Downey Wembley and William constantly squabble over William’s tale-telling, but eventually find that there’s a fine line between tattling and brotherly love.
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Hatchet (20th Anniversary Edition)More by Gary Paulsen This oversized edition of the Newbery Honor-winning survival tale contains new background information by the author and pen-and-ink illustrations.
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The Journey: Stories of MigrationMore by Cynthia Rylant Beautiful paintings and simple text describe the migratory journeys of six different creatures: monarch butterflies, desert locusts, gray whales, American silver eels, caribou, and Arctic terns.
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Lawn BoyMore by Gary Paulsen A funny, short novel about a 12-year-old’s summer lawnmowing business that quickly gets out of hand when his neighbor encourages him to expand.
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K is for Kwanzaa: a Kwanzaa Alphabet Bookby Juwanda G. Ford This brightly illustrated alphabet book introduces the African-American holiday that begins on December 26 and celebrates seven principles of black culture.
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Hershel and the Hanukkah GoblinsMore by Eric A. Kimmel Hershel cleverly outwits the goblins that haunt the old synagogue and prevent the villagers from celebrating Hanukkah. A Caldecott Honor Book.
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Wild Lives: A History of the People & Animals of the Bronx ZooMore by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld Photos and anecdotes take readers through a century of zookeeping at one of the world’s best known zoos, and explain what we have learned over time about caring for wild animals.
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Counting ChristmasMore by Karen Katz Three children getting ready for Christmas count down from ten to one in anticipation of the holiday.
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The Escape of Oney Judge: Martha Washington’s Slave Finds FreedomMore by Emily Arnold McCully The true story of a girl who risked everything to escape a life of slavery and to make her own way as a free black woman.
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I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pieby Allison Jackson A silly holiday twist on the classic folk song.
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Game One: PorkopolisMore by Loren Long A baseball with strange powers works wonders for three orphaned children and a traveling baseball team.
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Ivy and Bean Break the Fossil RecordMore by Annie Barrows After reading a book of world records, Ivy and Bean – and several of their classmates – want to set records of their own
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Pinky and Rex and the Perfect PumpkinMore by James Howe Rex feels left out when she goes pumpkin picking with her friend Pinky’s family.
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Leaf ManMore by Lois Ehlert A man made of leaves travels wherever the wind takes him.
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The Year of the DogMore by Grace Lin A Taiwanese-American girl learns about friendship and her own special talents over the course of an eventful year.
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Chicken BoyMore by Frances O’Roark Dowell Seventh-grader Toby’s chaotic life, at home and at school, takes a turn for the better when he begins raising chickens with a classmate.
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Owen Foote, Second-Grade StrongmanMore by Stephanie Greene Owen, who is small for his age, and his pal Joseph, who is heavy for his, share a fear of being weighed and measured by the school nurse.
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Lunch Money and Other Poems about SchoolMore by Carol Diggery Shields Funny back-to-class time poems including “School Daze Rap” and “Clockwatching.”
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The Bus StopMore by Janet Morgan Stoeke A lively rhyming story about kindergarteners gathering for their exciting first ride on the school bus.
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The Agony of AliceMore by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor 11-year-old, motherless Alice decides she needs a beautiful, perfect female role model, and is crushed at first when she gets homely Mrs. Plotkin for a teacher.
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Stella and Roy Go CampingMore by Ashlef Wolff Little brother Roy keeps an eye out for bears during their family camping trip, but big sister Stella is skeptical.
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Beachcombing: Exploring the SeashoreMore by Jim Arnosky All sorts of interesting objects, from shark’s teeth to shells to crabs, can be found when you walk along the beach.
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I’m Dirty!More by Kate McMullan The life and times of a big backhoe.
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Pirate Diary: the Journal of Jake CarpenterMore by Richard Platt In 1716, 10 year old Jake sets out from North Carolina to become a sailor but ends up a pirate instead.
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Good Boy, Fergus!Fergus experiences the perfect doggie day...except for bathtime. More by David Shannon
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Mammoths on the MoveRhyming text and dramatic paintings describe the migration of these huge prehistoric beasts. More by Lisa Wheeler
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Toys Go Out: Being the Adventures of a Knowledgeable StingrayThree best friends, all toys, have a series of adventures. More by Emily Jenkins
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All in Just One CookieWhat goes into the making of our favorite treat? More by Susan E. Goodman
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ClementineDespite her good intentions, things often go wrong for eight-year-old Clementine in this very funny book. More by Sara Pennypacker
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Stink and the World’s Worst Super-Stinky SneakersThe Gross-Me-Out exhibit at the science museum inspires Stink Moody to create a variety of terrible smells in order to win a worst-smelling sneakers contest. More by Megan McDonald
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Thelonius Monster's Sky-High Fly PieA good-natured monster thinks a pie made out of flies would be a good dessert, and invites his friends and relatives over to try it. More by Judy Sierra
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Owen & Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable FriendshipWhen Owen, a baby hippo, loses his mother in the 2004 tsunami, he bonds with Mzee, a giant Tortoise. ISBN: 0439829739
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Last Day BluesDuring the last week of school, students try to come up with the perfect gift for their teacher. More by Julie Danneberg
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Silly SallyA rhyming story of Silly Sally, who makes many friends as she travels to town--backward and upside down. More by Audrey Wood
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Leonardo the Terrible MonsterLosing all hope in his ability to scare people, which is sorely lacking, Leonardo, who is terrible at being a monster, discovers a nervous little boy who seems to be the perfect candidate for him to practice on. More by Mo Willems
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The Louds Move InWhen the Loud family moves into the neighborhood alongside Mr. Pitterpatter, Miss Shushermush, and Miss Meekerton, things begin to change. More by Carolyn Crimi
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Houndsley and CatinaHoundsley and Catina run into trouble when they decide to prove that they are the best at cooking and writing, respectively. More by James Howe
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The Miraculous Journey of Edward TulaneEdward Tulane, a cold-hearted and proud toy rabbit, loves only himself until he is separated from the little girl who adores him and travels across the country, acquiring new owners and listening to their hopes, dreams, and histories. More by Carolyn Crimi
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Duck and GooseWhen Duck and Goose find a large, round, spotted “egg,” they both claim it. Then these rivals become friends as they care for and imagine a future for their mysterious charge.
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Lilly’s Big DayLilly the mouse sets her heart on being the flower girl at her wedding. When her teacher announces that she is getting married, Lilly the mouse sets her heart on being the flower girl at her wedding
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Mercy Watson Goes For a RideMr. Watson’s usual Sunday drive in his Cadillac with his favorite pig, Mercy, turns into an adventure when an unexpected passenger shows up in the backseat and Mercy finds herself behind the wheel.
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Best, Best FriendsMary and Clare do everything together at preschool, but Mary’s birthday celebration puts a strain on the relationship. More by Margaret Chodos-Irvine
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The Adventures of the Dish and the SpoonHaving runaway together, the dish and the spoon from the nursery rhyme “The Cat and the Fiddle” become vaudeville stars before turning to a life of crime.
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Hershel and the Hanukkah GoblinsMore by Eric A. Kimmel Hershel cleverly outwits the goblins that haunt the old synagogue and prevent the villagers from celebrating Hanukkah. A Caldecott Honor Book.
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