Summer Reading Lists - Grades 1-4 - Natick Public Schools

Natick Public Schools2011 Summer ReadingEntering Grades 1-4

Dear Natick families,Summer is a time for relaxing and enjoying fun activities that are meaningful to you.We hope that reading books together is a part of your summer plans. The following list ofsuggested books includes recently published titles as well as familiar favorites. Many ofthese books are available at our public libraries and local bookstores.The grade-level designations are approximate guidelines and some titles appear onmore than one list because they have broad appeal. The reader's interests, level ofbackground knowledge and capabilities should be guidelines in making appropriate choices.Natick Public School students know how to choose "just right" books for themselves. Whilereading independently, children should be encouraged to remember the good reader strategiesthat they have learned in the classroom. Younger readers should always use the words and thepictures to make meaning. Any reader who is challenged by a word should remember toreread and to focus on making sense of the text. Another strategy for younger readers is tolook at the first letter of a word, the last letter of a word or to search for a smaller known wordwithin a larger word. More experienced readers can use context and their knowledge ofprefixes, root words and suffixes. All readers can ask themselves, "Can I make anyconnections? How do my connections relate to what I just read?" Readers of all ages enjoybeing read to. We hope that you have a happy summer of reading.Allison Lenk, Reading Specialist, Bennett-Hemenway SchoolLeigh Ann Langan, Media Assistant, Bennett-Hemenway SchoolSusan Kennedy, Reading Specialist, Brown SchoolBarbara Macransky, Media Assistant, Brown SchoolTerri Stafford, Media Assistant, Johnson SchoolMegan Reilly-Padilla, Reading Specialist, Lilja SchoolBecky Moss, Media Assistant, Lilja SchoolNancy VanTassel, Reading Specialist, Memorial SchoolMaria Young, Media Assistant, Memorial School

Natick Public Schools2011 Summer ReadingPoetry and PeriodicalsThis is a universal listing for all grade levels.PoetryThe following poems are appropriate for student’s at all elementary grade levels. Poetry is meant tobe read aloud so that the sounds of words are appreciated.AuthorCyrus, KurtJaneczko, PaulKennedy, CarolinePrelutsky, JackSidman, JoyceSilverstein, ShelTitleHotel DeepA Poke in the IA Kick in the HeadA Family of PoemsRead a Rhyme, Write a RhymeSong of the Water Boatmen: & Other Pond PoemsRunny RabbitPeriodicalsThese children’s magazines are available at The Morse Institute Library in Natick. Grade levelsuggestions take into account interest level for the identified age group, as well as the potential to readthe material independently. Selections at the lower grade levels are often read aloud by an adult to thechild.TitleGrade Level SuggestionBabybug, Ladybug Kindergarten entering grade 1Spider, Cricket 1 to 2, 2 to 3, 3 to 4Cobblestone 2 to 3, 3 to 4H i g h l i g h t s K t o 1 , 1 t o 2Jack & Jill K to 1, 1 to 2Stone Soup 1 to 2, 2 to 3, 3 to 4W i l d A n i m a l B a b y K t o 1Ranger Rick 3 to 4

Krensky, StephenLobel, ArnoldMarshall, EdwardMcMullan, KateMarjorie, SharmatMarshall, EdwardMeadows, DaisyParish, PeggyRylant, CynthiaTraditional LiteratureKimmel, EricMyers, ChristopherGetting the Facts Straight-Non-FictionCowley, JoyJenkin, SteveKarwoski, GailMcNully, FaithRose, DeborahVan Gogh, VincentLionel in the Summer (series)Frog and Toad (series)Fox and his Friends (series)Fluffy (series)Olivia Sharp- Nate the Great's CousinFox and His Friends (series)Rainbow Magic-Ruby Red FairyAmelia BedeliaMr. Putter and Tabby (series)Henry and Mudge (series)Poppleton (series)Cactus SoupThe Castle of the CatsLies and other Tall TalesChameleon, ChameleonPrehistoric Actual SizeWater Beds; Sleeping in the OceanIf you decide to go to the MoonOcean BabiesVincent's Colors

Natick Public Schools2011 Summer ReadingSuggested Reading List Grade 1 Entering Grade 2FictionAuthorBertrand, LynneBrett, JanCannon, JannellCronin, DoreenEhlert, LoisGerstein, MordicaiGrey, MiniHenkes, KevinJuster, NormanPolacco, PatriciaRatmann, PeggyReed, BarbaraRosoff, MegSay, AllenSchaefer, CaroleSierra, JudyValckx, CatherineWillems, MoWillems, MoWinthrop, ElizabethWoodson, JacquelineChapter BooksAdler, DavidCosby, BillLowry, LoisLowry LoisMcMullan, KateMarjorie, SharmatMeadows, DaisyParish, PeggyRylant, CynthiaRylant, CynthiaStanley, GeorgeTitleGranite BabyHoney... Honey... LionCrickwingDiary of a Spider; Diary of a Worm; WiggleLeaf ManCarolinda Clatter!Traction Man is HereKitten's First Full MoonThe Hello Goodbye WindowEmma KateOfficer Buckle and GloriaThe Subway MouseMeet Wild BoarsKamishibai ManThe Bora Bora DressWild about BooksLizette's Green SockDon't Let the Pigeon Ride the BusKnuffle BunnySquashed in the MiddleShow WayYoung Cam JansenLittle BillGooney Bird GreeneGooney Bird and the room motherFluffyOlivia Sharp- Nate the Greats CousinRainbow Magic-Ruby Red FairyAmelia BedeliaMr. Putter and TabbyHenry and MudgeSnake Camp

Easy ReadersArnold, TeddThomas, Shelly MooreSeries BooksBenton, JimHi! Fly GuyGet Well, Good KnightFranny K. SteinGetting the Facts Straight-Non-FictionCowley, JoyCrew, DonaldGibbons, GailMcNully, FaithRose, DeborahRed-Eyed Tree FrogEach Orange Had 8 SlicesThe Post Office BookIf you decide to go to the moonOcean babiesGetting to Know You Biography and AutobiographyAldrin, BuzzReaching for the MoonMurphy, FrankBabe Ruth Saves BaseballGeorge Washington and the General's DogParks, RosaI am Rosa ParksTitles Listed in the Massachusetts English Language Arts FrameworkThe following titles are recommended by the Massachusetts Department of Education. Many ofthe works are considered classics and are good choices for an adult to read aloud to a child.AuthorTitleAlikiFeelingsBrett, JanThe UmbrellaBrown, MarcD. W. the Picky EaterCarle, EricThe Secret Birthday MessageCowley, JoyChameleon, ChameleonFox, MemTough BorisHoban, Russell and Lillian KeatsFrances (series)Ezra JackPet ShowLionni, LeoFrederickLobel, ArnoldFrog and Toad (series)Martin, Bill Jr. Chicka,Chicka 1,2,3Polacco, PatriciaMy Rotten Redheaded BrotherRylant, CynthiaHenry and Mudge (series)Wise, Margaret BrownThe Runaway BunnyDr. SeussYour Favorite Seuss; ABaker'sDozen by the One and Only Dr. Seuss

Natick Public Schools2011 Summer ReadingSuggested Reading List Grade 2 Entering Grade 3FictionAuthorTitleAllard, HarryMiss Nelson SeriesBertrand, LynneGranite BabyCronin, DoreenDiary Of A Spider; Diary Of A Worm; WiggleE h l e r t , L o i sLeaf ManGerstein, MordicaiCarollnda Clatter!G r e y , M i n i Traction Man is HereJuster, NormanThe Hello Goodbye WindowL a n d r y , L e oEat Your Peas, Ivy LouiseMarkes, JulieShhh! Everybody's SleepingOgburn,JacquelineThe Bake Shop GhostRathmann, PeggyOfficer Buckle and GloriaReed, BarbaraThe Subway MouseR o s o f f , M e gMeet Wild BoarsS a y , A l l e nKamishibai ManSchaefer, CaroleThe Bora Bora DressS i e r r a , J u d yWild About BooksSteig, WillaimSylvester and the Magic PebbleValckx, CatherineLizette's Green SockWillems, MoKnuffle BunnyWinthrop, ElizabethSquashed In The MiddleWoodson, JacquelineShow WayChapterBooksAdler, DavidArnold,TeddKline, SuzyOsborne, Mary PopeP a r i s h , P e g g yRylant, CynthiaRylant, CynthiaRylant, CynthiaStanley,GeorgeTraditional LiteratureKimmel, EricYoung, EdWard, HelenCam Jansen SeriesHi Fly GuyHorrible Harry SeriesMagic Tree House SeriesAmelia Bedelia SeriesCobblestreet Cousins SeriesHigh-Rise Private Eyes SeriesThe Eagle (The Lighthouse Family series)Ghost HorseCactus SoupLon Po PoUnwitting Wisdom: An Anthology

Getting the Facts Straight-Non-FictionC o w l e y , J o yJenkins, SteveKunhardt,EdithMcNuIIy, FaithMoore, CathyOsborne, Mary PopeVan Gogh, VincentChameleon, ChameleonPrehistoric Actual SizePompei...Buried AliveIf You Decide To Go To The MoonThe Daring Escape of Ellen CraftMagic Tree House Research Guides(Knights and Castles, The Rainforest)Vincent's ColorTitles Listed in the Massachusetts English Language Arts FrameworkThe following titles are recommended by the Massachusetts Department of Education. Many of theworks are considered classics and are good choices for an adult to read aloud to a child.AMERICAN FOLKTALES AND LEGENDSAmerican Authors and IllustratorsB u n t i n g , E v eB y a r s , B e t s yCleary, BeverlyCoatsworth, ElizabethEnright, ElizabethGiff, Patricia ReillyGoble, PaulTrain to SomewhereTornadoThe Ramona seriesThe Cat Who went to HeavenThe SaturdaysThe Polk Street School KidsThe Girl Who Loved Wild HorsesContemporary American Authors and IllustratorsBryan, AshleyBeautiful BlackbirdBunting, EveTrain to SomewhereCameron, AnnThe Stories Julian TellsFox, MemKaola LouPolacco, PatriciaEmma KateBritish AuthorGrahame, KennethThe Wind in the Willows

FictionAuthorTavares, MattNatick Public Schools2011 Summer ReadingSuggested Reading List Grade 3 Entering Grade 4TitleOliver's GameNote: Many titles within other categories in this list are presented in a picture book format.Chapter BooksAuthorAviBauer, Marion DaneBirdsall, J.Targ Brill, MarleneCorde, ZizouFardell, J.Holub, JoanHrovath. P.King-Smith DickOppel, KLewis, C.S.Park, L.Prior, Natalie JaneRowling, J.K.Stilton, GeronimoTraditional LiteratureGreek, Roman, or Norse mythsStories about King Arthur and Robin HoodGetting the Facts Straight-Non-FictionChin-Lee, C.Cole, Joanna,Driscoll, Laura,Janeczko, P.Tang, GregMcKendry, J.Macaulay, D.TitleThe End of the Beginning Being the Adventuresof a Small Snail (and an Even Smaller Ant)Double Digit ClubThe PenderwicksBronco Charlie and the Pony Express(On My Own History)Lionboy, Lionboy: The Chase, Lionboy: The TruthThe Seven Professors of the NorthMurder, My Tweet: A Chet Gecko MysteryDoll Hospital #1: Tatiana Comes to AmericaThe Pepins and their ProblemsFirewingThe Chronicles of NarniaLady Lollipop, Clever LollipopProject MulberryLily Quench and the Dragon of AshbyGeronimo Stilton #1: Lost Treasure ofthe Emerald EyeAmerlia to Zora Twenty Six WomenWho Changed the WorldMs. Frizzle's Imperial ChinaNegro Leagues All Black Baseball,(Smart About History)Top Secret: A Handbook of Codes, Ciphersand Secret WritingMath PotatoesBeneath Boston's City StreetsMosque

Getting to Know You Biography and AutobiographyAuthorAppelt, KathiAldrin, B.Brown, DawnDavies, JacquelineSchanzer, RosalynWinter, J.TitleMiss Lady Bird's Wildflowers: How a First LadyChanged AmericaReaching for the MoonUncommon Traveler: Mary Kingsley in AfricaThe Boy Who Drew Birds Biography of John JamesAudubonHow Benjamin Franklin Stole the LightningRoberto Clemente: Pride of the Pittsburgh PiratesAmerican Authors and IllustratorsBaum, Frank L.Cleary, BeverlyDodge, Mary MapesEstes, EleanorNorth, SterlingSelden, GeorgeWhite, E.B.Wilder, Laura IngallsBritish AuthorsBurnett, FrancesCarroll, LewisGrahame, KennethNorton, MarySmith, DickStevenson, Robert LouisWizard of OzRamona seriesHans Brinker or the Silver SkatesThe Hundred DressesRascalThe Cricket in Times SquareCharlotte's WebLittle House seriesSecret Garden, A Little PrincessAlice in WonderlandWind in the WillowsThe Borrower (series)Babe the Gallant PigTreasure Island, A Child's Garden of VersesContemporary Literature of the United StatesAiken, JoanThe Wolves of Willoughby ChaseBunting, EveTrain to SomewhereBruchac, JosephThirteen Moons on Turtle's BackBryan, AshleyAshley Bryan's ABC of African American PoetryClimo, ShirleyEgyptian, Persian and Korean versions of CinderellaFarley, WalterBlack Stallion seriesFleischman, PaulJoyful Noise: Poems for Two VoicesHenry, MargueriteMisty of ChincoteaugueLasky, KathrynGuardians of Ga'hoole seriesLawrence, JacobThe Great Migration: An American StoryLevine, Gail The Princess Tales, volumes 1& 2