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Grade 1
Note to Parents: Your child may be able to read some of these books on there own depending on their reading level but all are good for you to read together! Many of these books are just one of a series and they all can be found at your local library.

All students are required to read two books per week over the summer. The books can be from this list or ones of your own choosing.  If you also choose to take part in the summer reading challenge please see additional requirements on page 1.

Many of these books are part of a series and all in each series are good.

{Note to parents; your child may be able to read some of these books on their own depending on their reading level but all are good for you to read together!}

	Watch out Big Bro’s coming/Jez Alborough; Terror spreads through the jungle as animals hear the news that rough, tough Big Bro is coming.
		Willy the Dreamer/Anthony Browne; Willy dreams of being a movie star, a singer, a sumo wrestler, an artist, a giant, and other exciting figures.
	Click,Clack, Moo: Cows That Type/Doreen Cronin; Farmer Brown thinks it's odd when he hears the sounds of typing coming from the barn, but his troubles really begin when his cows start leaving him notes. First they demand better working conditions, then they stage a strike!
			Olivia/Ian Falconer; Whether at home getting ready for the day, enjoying the beach, or at bedtime, Olivia is a feisty pig who has too much energy for her own good.

		Chrysanthemum / by Kevin Henkes Chrysanthemum loves her name, until she starts going to school and the other children make fun of it.
	Toot and Puddle, A Present for Toot/Holly Hobbie; When he just about gives up trying to find the right birthday gift for Toot in Pip's Pet Shop, Puddle needs to look no further because the  present finds him.
	Happy Birthday Danny and the dinosaur/Syd Hoff; Six-year-old Danny invites his dinosaur friend to come to his birthday party.
		Boo and Baa on a cleaning spree/Olof and Lena Landstrom; Humorous adventure of two sheep, a vacuum cleaner and a stray sock.

The eye book/Theo LeSieg; A boy and rabbit both have two eyes that see things of almost any size.

Curious George Goes to the Chocolate Factory by H. A. Rey George's curiosity causes a problem at the chocolate factory, but his quick thinking and speedy action on the assembly line help save the candies.

Hattie the Goat by Abigail Pizer

A young goat enjoys eating everything on the farm, from Mrs. Potter's vegetables to Mr. Potter's trousers. 

Unlovable by Dan Yaccarino Alfred, a pug, is made to feel inferior by a cat, a parrot, and the other dogs, until a new dog moves in next door and helps Alfred to realize he is fine just the way he is.

Mouse Look Out by Judy Waite

Inside an old, abandoned house a mouse searches for a safe place to hide from a cat. 

Poppleton and Friends/Cynthia Rylant; In this second book about Poppleton, young readers will meet the pig's unforgettable friends and discover how Poppleton learns to live to be 10 years old. 

	Buzz said the Bee/Wendy Cheyette Lewison; As one animal sits on another in an accumulating progression, the reader learns the sounds each animal makes.
	Chicka Chicka Boom Boom/ Bill Martin; An alphabet rhyme/chant that relates what happens when the whole alphabet tries to climb a coconut tree.
			Lottie’s New Beach Towel/Petra Mathers; Lottie the chicken has a number of adventures at the beach, during which her new towel comes in handy.This is part of a fun series of books!
		Penguin Pete / Marcus Pfister ; Pete the penguin has a good time playing on land with his fellow birds and learning how to swim in the sea.

Knuffle Bunny; by Mo Willems; On a father-daughter trip to the Laundromat, before toddler Trixie "could even speak words," Daddy distractedly tosses her favorite stuffed bunny into the wash. Unfortunately, Trixie's desperate cries ("aggle flaggle klabble") come across as meaningless baby talk, so she pitches a fit until perceptive Mommy and abashed Daddy sprint back to retrieve the toy.

Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch; by Cynthia Rylant; Henry's gigantic, beloved hound Mudge is part of every scene in the twenty-fourth Ready-to-Read chapter book about their adventures. This time the focus is on Henry's bond with his dad as they plan and prepare a funny-food meal for Mother's Day.

The Umbrella; by Jan Brett; Carlos goes into the cloud forest to look for animals, but he manages to miss seeing them even though they have an adventure with his umbrella.

The Bravest Cat: The True Story of Scarlett; by Laura Driscoll; The true story of a mother cat that becomes a celebrity when it rescues its kittens from a burning building in New York in 1996.

The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza; by Philomena Sturges; In this version of the traditional tale, the duck, the dog, and the cat refuse to help the Little Red Hen make a pizza but do get to participate when the time comes to eat it.

Click Clack Splish Splash; by Doreen Cronin; Fast on the webbed feet of Click, Clack, Quackity Quack: An Alphabetical Adventure comes this counting companion, again starring Duck as the instigator of mischievous, though well-intentioned fun.

The Hello Goodbye Window; by Norton Juster; The kitchen window at Nanna and Poppy’s house is, for one little girl, a magic gateway. Everything important happens near it, through it, or beyond it. Told in her voice, her story is both a voyage of discovery and a celebration of the commonplace wonders that define childhood.

Minnie and Moo and the Case of the Missing Jelly Donut; by Denis Cazet; Minnie's jelly donut is gone! Moo is sure this is the work of a thief. It's up to detective Moo and her faithful companion, Minnie, to stop the crime wave before the donut-napper strikes again! What thief stands a chance with these cunning cows on the case?

Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas; by Cynthia Rylant; When Henry, his parents, and faithful pooch Mudge visit Great-Grandpa Bill, they encounter more grand-pas and more fun than they ever imagined.

Diary of a Spider; by Doreen Cronin; This is the diary...of a spider. But don't be worried -- he's more scared of you and your gigantic shoe! Actually, he's a lot like you. He goes to gym class and has Grandparents Day at school. But he also spins sticky webs, scales walls, and takes wind-catching lessons. Lucky for him, his best friend is a fly!

Grade 2

Note to Parents: Your child may be able to read some of these books on there own depending on their reading level but all are good for you to read together! Many of these books are just one of a series and they all can be found at your local library.

Suggested Summer Reading List for students entering 2nd grade.

All students are required to read for at least an hour per week over the summer. They also need to read either two short books per week, or choose some short  chapter books to read which may take a few weeks each, as long as they are reading for at least an hour per week.  Since students are at various reading levels, a selection of books at different levels has been included. The books may be from this list or be books of your own choosing.  If you also choose to do the summer reading challenge see additional requirements on page 1.

The following books are selections from several series of books, any book in each series is acceptable.

Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Television Dog by David Adler Fifth-grader Cam uses her photographic memory, with help from her friend Eric and his twin sisters, to solve the mystery of Poochie, a famous canine television star.  One of the Cam Jansen series.

		Young Cam Jansen and the Double Beach Mystery/David Adler Cam Jansen, her Mom, and her best friend Eric head to the beach, but at the end of the day her Mom is nowhere to be found. Was she abducted by aliens?
	Hello Reader series by various authors Find books from this series in the easy reader section of your public library.

Step Into Reading series by various authors

Find books from this series in the easy reader section of your public library.

Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osborne

Eight-year-old Jack and his younger sister Annie find a magic treehouse, which whisks them back to an ancient time zone where they see live dinosaurs.  Magic Tree House Series #1

The Beast in Ms. Rooney's Room by Patricia Reilly Giff
Held back for a year in second grade, Richard can't seem to help getting into trouble, until he gets really interested in reading and helps his class in a special way.  This is the first book in the Kids of Polk Street School series.

Pinky and Rex Go to Camp by James Howe Although his best friend Rex is excited about going to camp, Pinky is afraid of leaving home.

Play Ball Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish

Amelia Bedelia, who knows very little about baseball, stands in for a sick player during a game.

Junie B. Jones Smells Something Fishy by Barbara Parks There's going to be a Pet Day at school—only the rule is No Dogs! And that's the only kind of pet Junie B. has! If Mother won't let her get a new pet, then Junie B. will have to take matters into her own hands. 

	Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night by Cynthia Rylant On a trip to Big Bear Lake, Henry is excited about all the amazing things in the great outdoors for he and Mudge to investigate and explore. Poppleton Everyday by Cynthia Rylant Poppleton the pig goes stargazing, tries out a new bed before he buys it, and goes sailing for the first time. Nate the Great and the Monster Mess by Marjorie Sharmat Nate and his dog Sludge are determined to find the recipe for his mother's monster cookies.
		Yoko’s Paper Cranes by Rosemary Wells When Yoko moves from Japan to California, she decides to make and send origami swans to her grandmother for her birthday.

	The Berenstain Bears Go To Camp by Stan and Jan Berenstain Though Grizzly Bob's Day Camp looks exciting, Brother and Sister Bear are apprehensive. But after spending a few days trying things out, they discover they can have fun.
Lottie’s New Friend by Petra Mathers When a new bird moves in nearby, Herbie the duck worries that his friend Lottie the chicken doesn't care about him anymore.

It’s a Spoon Not a Shovel by Caralyn Buehner

A humorous look at how to mind our manners (multiple choice and hidden pictures too).

Farmer Brown Shears his Sheep by Teri Sloat

Farmer Brown shears his sheep and has their wool made into yarn, but after they beg to have it back he knits the yarn into sweaters for them.

Hattie the Backstage Bat by Don Freeman

In order not to scare anyone, the little bat who lived backstage at the Lyceum Theatre stayed out of sight until opening night of the new mystery play.