Grades 1-2
Pen Pal by Pam Muñoz Ryan is a book in the Tony Baloney series. It is about a penguin named Tony. He is really excited because it’s penpal month at school. That means that he and his classmates will get to write to their penpals all month long! Read about Tony and his penpal in Pen Pal by Pam Muñoz Ryan.
Grades 2-3
Eva is an owl who likes to write in her diary about what she loves, like drawing, funky hats, and playing with her friends. Then one day, Eva sees a ghost! But, she’s the only one who saw it. None of her friends or family believe her! Will she be able to convince them? To find out, read Owl Diaries: Eva Sees a Ghost by Rebecca Elliott.
Grades K-1
Pig Is Big On Books by Douglas Florian is about a pig who LOVES to read! He reads all kinds of books in all different places. Find out what kind and where in Pig Is Big On Books by Douglas Florian.
Grade 1
Crow Made a Friend by Margaret Peot is a book about a crow that was lonely, so he literally made a friend – out of sticks and a rotten apple. Then the friend is blown away with a gust of wind, so Crow decides to make another friend out of snow. Will that friend stay around? Read Crow Made a Friend by Margaret Peot to find out!
Grade K
Digger and Daisy Plant a Garden by Judy Young is a book about friends named Digger and Daisy who plant a garden together. They plant lots of things that are good to eat, such as vegetables like lettuce, tomatoes and peppers. Then Digger plants one thing that he tells Daisy is a surprise. Will it be good to eat, too? Read Digger and Daisy Plant a Garden by Judy Young to find out!
Grades K-1
Buster the Very Shy Dog Finds a Kitten by Lisze Bechtold is a book about Buster, a dog who finds a kitten without a home. Will he help it? Or will he listen to his friends, who don’t want to share their food, water or cozy bed with the kitten? Read Buster the Very Shy Dog Finds a Kitten by Lisze Bechtold to find out.
Grades K-1
A Pig, a Fox and a Box by Jonathan Fenske is a rhyming book about two friends who like to play together. Fox hides and plays tricks on Pig. Will Pig find his friend so they can go out and play? Find out in A Pig, a Fox and a Box by Jonathan Fenske.
Ages 5-8
The Pout Pout Fish is sure he won’t do well in school – he thinks he’s not smart, he’ll never get it, he’ll doesn’t belong and he should forget it! Kids will love the repetition of this book, and, if they’ve ever had trouble with school or a hard time learning something, they will relate. The Pout Pout Fish series is a true winner!
Ages 10+
Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot is the book on which the Broadway musical “Cats” is based. Having not seen “Cats” since I was a little girl, I hadn’t realized this until I read the jacket cover. Even so, the poems are a lot of fun to read and to read while listening to the “Cats” soundtrack, although the words aren’t exactly the same. It was quite entertaining to read the stories of the cats that Eliot supposedly based on lives of those he knew. I would recommend this book of poems for readers of all ages!
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