Primary Grades Reading List

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Having trouble knowing what you want to be when you grow up? Well, not these peas! Learn the alphabet with these humble green

vegetables as they journey through different professions and doing different jobs.

The letter e injured in a fall, can only recover if everyone will stop using her, but things are just not the same when o offers to fill in.

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Photographs of rocks that resemble letters of the alphabet and objects represented by each letter are displayed.

Famous illustrators celebrate the accomplishments of Rosa, Barack, and the pioneers of change.

A biography of the first black woman to win an Olympic gold medal; fromher childhood in segregated Georgia in the 1930s, through her

recognition at the 1996 Olympics as one of the hundred best athletes in Olympic history.

Holding her stuffed chimpanzee, young Jane Goodall observes nature, reads Tarzan books and dreams of living in Africa and helping

animals.

Award winning author and illustrator, Chris Van Allsburg, has written yet another book sure to captivate readers of all ages. This true

story of a retired teacher who goes over Niagara Falls at the turn of the nineteenth century in a barrel will intrigue both parents and

children.


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This fun and whimsical book explores a series of very short chapters that demonstrate the concepts of tall, high and up. The fun

illustrations of brightly colored and googly-eyed birds and flip up pages will engage parents and children.

A book that incorporates twists on tradit ional fairy tales with parent-child interplay creates a great combination of bedtime read-aloud and

fairytales that will interest both parents and children.

A great series for reading aloud, containing text presented in two voices for children and adults to read together.

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This 2010 Caldecott award-winning book is a wordless retelling of an Aesop fable, an adventuresome mouse proves that even small

creatures are capable of great deeds when he rescues the King of the Jungle

Nine-year-old Ron, a frequent visitor to the Lake City Public Library in South Carolina in the 1950s where he pores over books on airplanes

and flight, makes his own quiet stand against segregation when he decides to apply for his own library card. Story based on the life of

astronaut Ron McNair.

A young boy is disappointed that his pet rhinoceros can only do two things, pop balloons and poke holes in kites, until an unexpected event

leads to a big surprise.


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George is a well-behaved dog who is left alone for the day. He tries to be good and doesnt chase the cat, or dig up flowers. Can he resist the

cake?

Pete the cat loves the buttons on his shirt so much that he makes up a song about them, and even as the buttons pop off, one-by-one, he

still finds a reason to sing.

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No wonder the small but feisty red dinosaur depicted here faces his biggest challenge at bedtime. Its the toddler against the dinosaur, as

the youngster takes on everyday things in his world and wins, time and time again.

This hilarious story makes a great read-a-loud. Children will be in stitches as they anticipate Little Chickens interruptions as Papa tries

to read traditional fairy tales in an attempt to get the not so sleepy chicken to bed.

Pigeon is very angry when the duckling gets a cookie just by asking politely.

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The creators of the award-winningAn Egg is QuietandA Seed is Sleepyhave teamed up again to create this informative introduction to the

world of butterflies. From iridescent blue swallows and brilliant orange monarchs to the worlds tiniest butterfly (Western Pygm y Blue) and

the largest (Queen Alexandras Birdwing), an incredible variety of butterflies are celebrated here in all of their beauty and wonder.

Enter the world where geckos wriggle out of their skin and flying dragons glide from tree to tree! Enjoy these captivating photos in vibrant

color with captions of information that will keep you reading for more!


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During an ordinary visit to the library, a girl pulls a not-so-ordinary book from the shelves. As she turns the pages in this book about coral

reefs, the city around her slips away and she finds herself surrounded by the coral cities of the sea and the mysterious plants and animals

that live, hunt, and hide there.

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Jenkins renders this package both eye-catching and mind boggling. Teachers will find good jumping-off points here for math, science,

and history discussions. School Library Journal, starred review

A mother polar bear and her cubs snuggle up inside a snowdrifttwenty million bats hang out together in a single cavea clever spider

finds shelter in an underwater bubble. No matter where they live, animals find a way to make homes that are just right for them and their

families. Dive into this book and discover how all kinds of different animals stay safe and snug.

A collection of amusing historical facts on the invention of bubblegum and includes a biographical references.

A young boy and his father go on a tour of Manhattan , and they visit Grand Central Station, the Empire State Building, Union Square

Park, and other places.

This is a true story of five little girls with physical disabilities who are determined to become ballerinas.

The artist in this book paints the world as he sees it, just like a child. Theres a red crocodile, an orange elephant, a purple fox and a polka-

dotted donkey. More than anything, theres imagination. Filled with some of the most magnificently colorful animals of EricCarles career,

this tribute to the creative life celebrates the power of art.


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Sadie has wanted to go to the zoo forever, but something always gets in the way. Not today! Today they are finally on their way, and

nothing can stop them not a broken arm or a lost dog or a surprise visit. This warmhearted tale of a childs optimism and a fathers

loving patience is guaranteed to tickle the funny bone, no matter the weather.

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This simple, yet beautiful book offers readers a glimpse atart and inspiration. It requires creativity with just a few simple changes. Halls

brief text allows the illustrations to tell most of the story. The square reinvents itself rather than being transformed by a person or some

other outside force.

One bright spring day a little white rabbit sets out from home on an adventure. What does he find? Look! Everything is new.

Anything is possible A quiet gem of a picture book about a small bunny with a big imagination!

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An endearing white dog with black spots loves chasing leaves and chewing sticks. He also loves napping under his favorite tree. Then his

sleep is interrupted one spring day by a tiny yellow bird that designates him her first student.

Dots here, dots there, you can see dots everywhere! Some are loud, and some are quiet. Some are happy, and some are sad.

Some dots even taste yummy, while others taste bad. Graphic designer Patricia Intriago sets bold, circular shapes against a

stark white background to emphasize opposite dot relationships.

D.B. Johnson writes and illustratesthe surreal story of famous surrealist painter Rene Magritte and his very mysterious (and mischievous!) hat. While the art reflects some of

Magrittes own work, the text sets readers on a fun and accessible path to learning about the simpler concepts behind Mr. Magrittes work.

This delightful picture book captures the playfulness and the wonderment of surrealist art. Four transparent pages add yet another level of

surrealism to the illustrations as pictures can be altered with the turn of a page.


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When Bear loses his hat, he patiently asks the animals he comes across if they have seen it, and just as he is about to give up his search, a

deer helps him remember exactly where he left his beloved hat.

Timmy tries to remember everything that happened to him that day in reverse, from watching the sunset on the hill to the picnic supper

before that, from being chased by bees to finding honey in an old tree stump, all the way back to waking up that morning from his winter-

long hibernation.

After sharing the numerous examples provided, children can be asked to stretch their imaginations and come up with their own quirky

equations. A great way to encourage outside-the-box thinking!

A child explores the ordinary life of his extraordinary great-grandfather, as expressed in his topiary garden.

A little girl uses her imagination and a light bulb to go on an adventure in a dark att ic.

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A little boy, bereft over mov ing, makes strides toward feeling at home in his new neighborhood. His mother suggests, Maybe youd like to

take a little walk down the block. You might even meet someone. Readers can hope thatwhen the neighborhood children discover that

the boy himself is Neville; they will embrace him as surely as they did his search.

Describes how a teacher named Miss Chew encouraged individuality, accepted learning differences, and helped a young student with

academic difficulties get extra time to take tests and permission to be in advanced art classes.


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Up and down, around and around, Tom is having a blast zooming all over the neighborhood on his new red bike. This book offers a clever

take on the concept of sharing.

A wordless picture book showing the fun a dog has with her ball and what happens when it is lost.

When a busy familys activities come to a halt because of a blackout, they find they enjoy spending time together and not being too busy for

once.

When a pair of chopsticks get separated, after some traumatic moments the two friends eventually learn to stand on their own.also:

In this wordless picture book, follow Walrus on a happy-go-lucky spree through the big city, as he tries on different hats to disguise himself

from the chasing zookeeper.

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text explore the many shades of the color green.

Calling all Dr. Seuss fansThis is the book for you! The Bipolo Seed is a collection of seven little known stories by the master-storyteller

himself.

This lift the flap book will engage young readers with its bold illustrations, rhyming text, and question and answer format.

This wordless picture book tells the story of three children who find a bag of chalk at the playground on a rainy day. They begin to draw

with the chalk and the magic begins.


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This interactive book sparks the imagination and will be read and reread by students of all ages. Readers will embark upon a journey that

begins with pressing the yellow dot.

Unlike its companion, The Quiet Book, this one is filled with lots of louds. Conditions and situations result in loud noises, each portrayed

by the cast of stuffed-animal characters.

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Set in a bioluminescent bay in Puerto Rico, local author, Alidis Vicente, teaches readers a valuable lesson about overcoming fears and facing

new experiences.

Creep, gurgle, crawl, tumble! Meet two young monsters who are far from scarytheyre too busy having fun! They go to school, play

outside with their friends and eat after-school snacks. But like human children they also have a bedtime, whether theyre ready or not.

Whether its slurping up spaghetti or catching some sun at the beach, the everyday wonders celebrated in this collection of poems willappeal to young readers. Gersteins vibrant illustrations and lighthearted verse make Dear Hot Doga great introduction to poetry for

young readers.

A collection of poems by one of the most famous African American poets . Langston Hughes was only 17 years old when he wrote his poem

about rivers. The radiant illustrations are by E.B. Lewis.

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Haiku seems like a terrific way to introduce boys to poetry; it's deceptive in its simplicity and accessible to almost any reader. The poems in

this picture-book collection capture natural moments that boys, and many girls, have while playing outdoors.

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A cat arrives at a shelter, arranges to go home with a good family, and settles in with them, all the while letting them know who is boss , and,

finally, sharing his real name.

and other books about life in an African village by Ifeoma Onyefulu

(titles include: Wolf Pup; The World of Sharks)

byRon Roy

series by Peggy Parish

series by Nick Bruel

series by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

series by Mike Thaler

series by Ron Roy

series by Mo Willems

and other nonfiction books by Seymour Simon

series by Mo Willems

series by Jeff Brown

series by Harriet Ziefert

series by Kate McMullan

series by Ted Arnold

series by Jan Thomas

series by Annie Barrows

Easy reader series (titles include: )

series by Christian Slade

series (titles include: )

series by Kate DiCamillo


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series by P. & F. McKissack

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series (Running Press Book Publishers)

series by Stephanie Greene

by Katy Hall

series by Judy Schachner

graphic novel series by John Lechner

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series by Valerie Wilson Wesley
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