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Guess what!My teacher and I chose 8 new books to read! I can read them over the summer and keep them forever. Plus – they’re FREE!

Turn the page to help me get all 8 books!

¡Adivina qué!¡Mi maestro y yo elegimos 8 libros nuevos para leer! Puedo leerlos durante el verano y guardarlos para siempre. Además, ¡son GRATIS!

¡Pasa la página para ayudarme a conseguir los 8 libros!

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2021

Summer Reading Wish List

What is Kids Read Now?

Over the summer, most children lose many

of their reading skills. Reading books every day over the summer keeps their brains ready for a great school year in the fall.

Kids Read Now (KRN) is a non-profit summer reading program that keeps children reading all summer long. Your school has paid to enroll your child in this program. That means your child will get eight new books this summer plus the MyStories that they can keep forever FREE!

Follow the steps below to keep your child reading all summer long!

Then, learn more about how the KRN program works on the next page.

How can you help?You can return the paper form or scan the QR code which will take you to portal.kidsreadnow.org where you can update your contact information and see the books your child selected at school. If your child is not attending school in person, you may also be prompted to select books with them from our Wish List.

Your child may have circled the books that they

chose so you can see what they will be reading, and get them excited about reading!

Your school will invite you to a Family Reading Event in the spring. At this event, your child will receive their first book, and you will learn more about the summer reading program.

¿Que es Kids Read Now?

Durante el verano, muchos niños pierden

muchas de sus habilidades de leer. Leer libros todos los días durante el verano para mantener sus cerebros listos para un año escolar excelente en el otoño.

Kids Read Now (KRN) es un programa de leer durante el verano de una organización benéfica que niños siguen leyendo todo el verano. Su escuela ha pagado por inscribirse su niño en este programa. ¡Eso significa que su hijo recibirá ocho libros nuevos este verano además de MyStories que puede mantener GRATIS para siempre!

¡Siga los pasos debajo para ayudar que su niño lee todo el verano!

Entonces, aprenda más sobre como el programa de KRN trabaja en la página próxima.

¿Como le ayuda?Puede devolver el formulario en papel o escanear el código QR que lo llevará a portal.kidsreadnow.org donde puede actualizar su información de contacto y ver los libros que su hijo seleccionó en la escuela. Si su hijo no asiste a la escuela en persona, es posible que también se le solicite que seleccione libros con él de la "Wish List".

¡Es posible que su hijo haya rodeado los libros que eligió para que pueda ver lo que van a leer y para entusiasmarlos con la lectura!

Su escuela invitará a Usted a un Evento de Leer con Familias en la primavera. Su hijo recibirá su primer libro y usted aprenderá más sobre el programa de leer en el verano.

Scan this QR Code with a smartphone to go

to portal.kidsreadnow.org.

Escanear este código QR con un smartphone

para ir a portal.kidsreadnow.org.

How does the program work?

1. Get First BookAttend a Family Reading Event online or at your child’s school, where your child will receive their first book.

4. Report theBook CodeReport that your child has completed reading the book. Inside each book you’ll find instructions on how to do this.

2. ReadAfter receiving your first book, make sure your child reads it.

6. Get CreativeYour child will receive MyStories— a book of illustrations, which will inspire your child to invent their own creative stories!

5. Get Another BookKRN will mail another book to your child!

3. DiscussDiscuss at least one of the questions from the Discovery Sheet on the inside cover of the book.

7. Read 8 Booksto get a SurpriseReport reading 8 books this summer and your child will get a surprise when they return to school!

To get all 8 books and a special surprise:

Read, Report, Repeat!

1. Consigue losprimer libroAsista a un evento de lectura familiar en línea o en la escuela de su hijo, donde su hijo recibirá su primer libro.

4. Reportar el código del libro

Cominque el Código del Informe del Libro que su hijo ha terminado el libro. Adentro de cada libro encontrará instrucciones como hacer lo.

2. LeerDespués de recibir su primer libro, asegúrese de que su hijo lo lea.

5. Reciba Otro Libro¡KRN mandará otro libro a su hijo!

6. Se Creativo¡Su hijo recibirá MyStories, un libro de ilustraciones que lo inspirará a inventar sus propias historias creativas!

3. DiscutaDiscuta por lo menos uno de las preguntas que están en el forro del libro o ayude su hijo con una actividad.

7. Lea 8 Libros y recibirá una sorpresa.

¡Comunique leer 8 libros este verano y su hijo recibirá una sorpresa cuando regresa a la escuela!

Para recibir todos 8 libros y una sorpresa especial:

¡Lea, Comunique, Repita!

¿Cómo funciona el programa?

Color Scale The book list is color-coded to aid in student book selection. Each color corresponds to ranges in AR reading levels. Teachers are encouraged to help students select a mix of challenging and fun/less challenging books for their students.

0.0 - 1.0

K - 1st

1.1 - 2.0

1st - 2nd

3.1 - 4.0

3rd - 4th

2.1 - 3.0

2nd - 3rd

4.1 - 5.0

4th - 5th

5.1 +

5th - 6th

Book Icons We also include icons next to each book that help teachers identify books that their students may enjoy.

((Bilingual These books are written in both

English and Spanish.

Series These books are part of a series

or collection.

F NFFiction/Nonfiction This marks the genre of a book.

How our books are categorized

Multiethnic These books feature characters

of 2 or more ethnicities.

Award WinnerThese books and/or their authors

have won awards.

Student Favorite These are books that our students

have enjoyed the most!

Escala de colorLa lista de libros está codificada de colores para ayudar los estudiantes con las selecciones de los libros. Cada color corresponde a rangos en niveles de leer de AR. Maestros están animados para ayudar a los estudiantes elegir una mezcla de libros que son desafiantes y divertidos/menos desafiantes para sus estudiantes.

Símbolos de los Libros También incluimos símbolos al lado de cada

libro que ayudan a los maestro identificar los

libros que sus hijos les gustarían leer.

Bilingüe Estos libros están escritos en inglés

y español.

Series Estos libros son parte de unas series

o colección.

Ficción / No ficción Esta marca el género de un libro.

Cómo clasifican nuestros libros

Multiétnico Estos libros presentan personajes

de 2 o más grupos étnicos.

Ganador de PremioEstos libros y/o sus escritores han

ganado premios.

Favoritos de los Estudiantes ¡Estos son libros que nuestros

estudiantes han disfrutado mucho!

FictionF NonfictionNFBilingual(( SeriesBook Icons MultiethnicAward Winner Student Favorite

119-This is the House That Jack BuiltBy: Simms Taback

Illustrated by Simms Taback

What happened in the house that Jack built? It all started with the cheese, that was eaten by the rat. Read this book and find out what happens next! 32pgs

AR: 4.4 | Lexile: AD580L | F&P: -

416-Suppose You Meet a Dinosaur: A First Book of MannersBy: Judy SierraIllustrated by Tim Bowers

When shopping at the grocery store,

a small girl meets a dinosaur. Was it

scary? No! Just right! Because, in fact,

they were polite! 40pgs

AR: 1.6 | Lexile: AD490L | F&P: L

410-Don't Throw it to Mo!By: David A. Adler

Illustrated by Sam Ricks

Mo loves to play football! But, he's

not very good at it. He's small, and

has trouble catching the ball. Can

he help his team win? 32pgs

AR: 1.9| Lexile: 470L | F&P: J

465-We Need More NutsBy: Jonathan Fenske

Illustrated by Jonathan Fenske

Do you like to count? So do these

two silly squirels! Can you help them?

32pgs

AR: 1.0 | Lexile: 230L | F&P: I

462-Bears on Chairs / Osos en sillasBy: Shirley Parenteau

Illustrated by David Walker

Four happy bears on four small chairs.

Not a bear has to share. But what

happens when Big Brown Bear wants

a chair? Can they find room to spare

for one more bear? 32pgs

ATOS: 1.7 | Lexile: AD380L | F&P: -

464- Little Penguin and the LollipopBy: Tadgh Bentley

Illustrated by Tadgh Bentley

Little Penguin needs your help. He

ate his friend's lollipop. Now his friend

Kenneth is very upset. Please help

him! 40pgs

AR: 1.7 | Lexile: AD460L | F&P:

470-Norma Jean Jumping BeanBy: Joanna Cole

Illustrated by Lynne Avril Munsinger

Norma Jean loves to jump. But sometimes

she jumps too much. If she stops jumping,

who will win the contest at Field Day?

48pgs

AR: 2.2 | Lexile: 480L | F&P: J

478-Doña FlorBy: Pat Mora

Illustrated by Raul Colón

In this popular Latin-American folktale,

Doña Flor is a giant woman. She takes

care of her neighbors, and they love her.

When a strange sound threatens the

pueblo, they turn to Flor for help. Can she

find out what it is? 32pgs

AR: 4.2 | Lexile: AD650L | F&P: P

491- Women in BiologyBy: Mary Wissinger

Illustrated by Danielle Pioli

This fun story of biology is perfect for

young scientists starting their own

journeys of discovery and wonder! 32pgs

ATOS: 4.3 | Lexile: 780L | F&P: -

342-My Heart Fills With Happiness / Mi corazón se llena de alegríaBy: Monique Gray Smith

Illustrated by Julie Flett

There are many things that fill hearts

with happiness. What are some of the

things that fill your heart? 24pgs


READ TO ME!Curl up with your reader for these popular titles that double as excellent "Read to Me" books. New readers will eventually be able to read it to you!

AR Scale 0.0 - 1.0 1.1 - 2.0 2.1 - 3.0 3.1 - 4.0 4.1 - 5.0 5.1 +

123-Otis's Busy DayBy: Loren Long

Illustrated by Loren Long

Otis is a very busy tractor! What does he

spend his time doing? 32pgs

AR: 0.5 | Lexile: 130L | F&P: D

126-Max Finds an EggBy: Wiley Blevins

Illustrated by Ben Clanton

Max finds an egg. He doesn't know what

kind of egg it is. What do you think it might

be? 32pgs

AR: 0.6 | Lexile: 170L | F&P: -

127-Bake, Mice, Bake!By: Eric Seltzer

Illustrated by Natascha Rosenberg

Do you like sweets? The mice do! Read

about their day! 32pgs

AR: 0.7 | Lexile: AD200L | F&P: -

133-Tiny Goes to the LibraryBy: Cari Meister

Illustrated by Rich Davis

Tiny is not allowed inside the library. But he

still helps! Go to the library with Tiny! 32pgs

AR: 0.5 | Lexile: 200L | F&P: -

145-Look for the LoraxBy: Tish Rabe

Illustrated by Christopher Moroney

& Jan Gerardi

Where is the Lorax? Where does he

want to live? 32pgs

AR: 0.5 | Lexile: 180L | F&P: H

268-Tiny Goes CampingBy: Cari Meister


Tiny and his friend go camping! They play

games. Oh no! Tiny is too big! What will

happen? 32pgs

AR: 0.5 | Lexile: - | F&P: E

330-At the BeachBy: Alexa Andrews

Illustrated by Candice Keimig

There are many things at the beach. How

many can you think of? 32pgs

ATOS: 1.4 | Lexile: - | F&P: A

417-Big Shark, Little SharkBy: Anna Membrino

Illustrated by Tim Budgen

Are you afraid of sharks? No need to be

afraid of these two! They will have you

laughing! And smiling. And splashing about!

32pgs

AR: 0.9 | Lexile: 150L | F&P: F

459- We Are TwinsBy: Laura Driscoll

Illustrated by Pascal Campion

With twins, a lot is the same—but a lot is

not! Can you tell them apart? 32pgs

AR: 0.5 | Lexile: - | F&P: A

457-The Lion and the MouseBy: Gail Herman

Illustrated by Lisa McCue

Little Mouse. Big lion. Big, big trouble! Who

will save the mouse? Who will save the lion?

32pgs

AR: 0.7 | Lexile: - | F&P: E


460-Be Careful, Mr. Frumble!By: Richard Scarry

Illustrated by Richard Scarry

The wind blew Mr. Frumble's hat right

off his head. Will he be able to catch it?

32pgs

AR: 0.8 | Lexile: 260L | F&P: F

221-Flubby is Not a Good Pet!By: J.E. Morris

Illustrated by J.E. Morris

Flubby is a cat. He won't sing, catch or even

jump. Is he really a bad pet? 32pgs

AR: 0.7 | Lexile: 140L | F&P: -

343-A Box Can Be Many ThingsBy: Dana Meachen Rau

Illustrated by Paige Billin-Frye

Mom is throwing away an empty box. She

called it junk. Her children disagree. 32pgs

AR: 0.7 | Lexile: 300L | F&P: E

336-A Cat and a Dog / Un gato y un perroBy: Claire Masurel

Illustrated by Bob Kolar

A cat and a dog live together. But they do

NOT like each other. Can they ever learn to

be friends? 32pgs

AR: 0.8 | Lexile: 340L | F&P: -

339-OpuestosBy: Cynthia Weill

Illustrated by Quirino Santiago & Martin

Santiago

Front. Back. Left. Right. Read your opposites

every night. 32pgs

AR: - | Lexile: NP | F&P: -

245-National Geographic Kids: Hop, Bunny!By: Susan B. Neuman

What do bunnies do all day? Where do

they go? What do they see? This book

will tell you. 24pgs

AR: 0.9 | Lexile: 310L | F&P: -

507-National Geographic Kids: Go, Cub!By: Susan B. Neuman

Baby cubs like to cuddle and sleep.

What do they learn to do? Read this

and find out! 24pgs

AR: 0.8 | Lexile: 160L | F&P: G

124-Scat, Cats!By: Joan Holub


Can you have too many cats? How many

would too many be? Would you miss them if

they left? 32pgs

AR: 0.5 | Lexile: 170L | F&P: -

129-Tiger is a Scaredy CatBy: Joan Phillips

Illustrated by Norman Gorbaty

Many things scare Tiger. Will he ever be

brave? Read this to find out! 32pgs

AR: 0.9 | Lexile: 230L | F&P: F

344-I Love Rainy Days!By: Hans Wilhelm

Illustrated by Hans Wilhelm

It is raining. Noodles has to stay inside.

What will he find to do? 32pgs

AR: 0.6 | Lexile: 220L | F&P: -

AR Scale 0.0 - 1.0 1.1 - 2.0 2.1 - 3.0 3.1 - 4.0 4.1 - 5.0 5.1 +

458-Tooth Fairy's NightBy: Candice Ransom

Illustrated by Monique Dong

Has the tooth fairy visited you yet?

Find out what her nights are like!

32pgs

AR: 0.9 | Lexile: 280L | F&P: H

510-Duck & Cat's Rainy DayBy: Carin Bramsen

Illustrated by Carin Bramsen

It’s raining. Duck likes getting wet. Cat

does not. What will they do? 32pgs

ATOS: 0.5 | Lexile: 250L | F&P: I

509-Too Many DogsBy: Lori Haskins Houran

Illustrated by Joe Mathieu

Tricky dogs. Picky dogs. Happy, lappy,

licky dogs. What do you do with too

many dogs? 32pgs

ATOS: 0.7 | Lexile: 170L | F&P: F

469-Garden Day!By: Candice Ransom

Illustrated by Erika Meza

It's spring! Time to plant a garden! What

would you plant? 32pgs

ATOS: 1.0 | Lexile: 280L | F&P: F

508-Apple Picking Day!By: Candice Ransom

Illustrated by Erika Meza

Do you like apples? Picking them is almost

as fun as eating them.32pgs

AR: 0.9 | Lexile: 280L | F&P: F

278-How Do You Hug a Porcupine? / ¿Cómo abrazas a un puercoespín?By: Laurie Isop

Illustrated by Gwen Millward

Many animals are easy to love. You may

love your porcupine, but he will be hard to

hug! 32pgs


414-A Pig, a Fox, and Stinky SocksBy: Jonathan Fenske

Illustrated by Jonathan Fenske

Fox decides to give Pig a present. But are a

pair of stinky socks a good gift? Read these

wonderful rhymes to find out what Pig

thinks! 32pgs

AR: 1.4 | Lexile: 280L | F&P: I

256-Ice Cream SoupBy: Ann Ingalls

Illustrated by Richard Watson

How do you make an ice cream cake?

What happens when you take too long?

You get ice cream soup! 32pgs

AR: 1.1 | Lexile: 260L | F&P: F

295-Flying HighBy: Nick Eliopulos

Illustrated by DC

Something strange is happening. The birds

are going crazy! Who can help? 32pgs

AR: 1.2 | Lexile: 430L | F&P: -

418-I am KindBy: Suzy Capozzi

Illustrated by Eren Unten

Are you a kind person? Are you kind every

day? To your family? To your friends? To the

Earth? Learn how to get even better at it!

32pgs

AR: 1.6 | Lexile: 340L | F&P: -


411-Five Silly FishermenBy: Roberta Edwards

Illustrated by Sylvie Wickstrom

Five fishermen go out for a day of catching

fish. Will they all be there when they decide

to go home? 32pgs

AR: 1.5 | Lexile: 370L | F&P: G

304-Cuddled and Carried/ Consentido y CargadoBy: Dia L. Michels

Illustrated by Mike Speiser

All animals have babies. And they take

good care of them. Everyone loves baby

animals! 32pgs

ATOS: 1.7 | Lexile: - | F&P: -

352-What Will We Build Today? / ¿Qué construiremos hoy?By: Katherine Durgin-Bruce

Illustrated by Mike Byrnne

Spending the day indoors doesn’t have to

be a drag. You can go wherever you want!

32pgs

AR: - | Lexile: 420L | F&P: I

413-Pizza PigBy: Diana Murray

Illustrated by Maria Karipidou

Customers at Pizza Pig love their pizzas. So

why isn't Turtle eating? And why is she all

alone at her table? 32pgs

AR: 1.4 | Lexile: 340L | F&P: J

454-Brave / ValienteBy: Stacy McAnulty

Illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff

Being brave isn’t just for superheroes. We

can all be brave! 32pgs

AR: - | Lexile: 320L | F&P: -

466-May I Please Have A Cookie? By: Jennifer E. Morris

Illustrated by Jennifer E. Morris

Alfie loves cookies. Looking at them.

Smelling them. Eating them! What's the

best way to get one? 32pgs

AR: 1.1 | Lexile: 250L | F&P: F

468-National Geographic Kids: Dive, Dolphin!By: Shira Evans

Dolphins live in oceans and rivers around

the world. Learn more about these fantastic

animals. 24pgs

AR: 1.3 | Lexile: 370L | F&P: G

420-FrogsBy: Laura Driscoll

Illustrated by Judith Moffatt

Fabulous frogs! They come in all different

colors. They live in all different places. They

can sing. They can even dance! They are

the stars of the swamp (and other places

too)! 32pgs

AR: 1.8 | Lexile: 500L | F&P: -

427-Nate the GreatBy: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat

Illustrated by Marc Simont

Nate the Great has a new mystery to solve.

Where is Annie's picture? Our detective

must get all the facts. Ask the right

questions. Narrow the list of suspects. Will

he be able to solve the mystery? 80pgs

AR: 2.0 | Lexile: 340L | F&P: K

200-The Pizza That We MadeBy: Joan Holub

Illustrated by Lynne Avril Cravath

Three friends are making a pizza. First they

mix the dough. Then they add the toppings.

Soon it’s ready. Yum! 32pgs

AR: 1.4 | Lexile: - | F&P: H

AR Scale 0.0 - 1.0 1.1 - 2.0 2.1 - 3.0 3.1 - 4.0 4.1 - 5.0 5.1 +

461-Elephants Make Fine FriendsBy: Colter Jackson

Illustrated by Colter Jackson

The elephant is Ella's best friend.

Find out why. 32pgs


475-DC Super Friends: Shark Attack!By: Billy Wrecks

Illustrated by Erik Doescher

The villainous Black Manta wants to rule the

sea. Can Aquaman and Batman stop him?

Find out! 24pgs

AR: 2.0 | Lexile: - | F&P: -

467-DK: Jungle AnimalsBy: Camilla Gersh

Enter the jungle if you dare! Discover the

secrets of those who live there! 24pgs

AR: 1.4 | Lexile: - | F&P: -

130-I Was So MadBy: Mercer Mayer

Illustrated by Mercer Mayer

Did you ever want to take a bath with frogs?

Little Critter's mom wouldn't let him. He got

mad. What else makes him mad? 24pgs

AR: 1.6 | Lexile: AD430L | F&P: J

463-Arthur's Lost PuppyBy: Marc Brown

Illustrated by Marc Brown

Arthur, D.W., Baby Kate and Pal go to the

street fair. When they go to get ice cream,

Pal slips out of his collar. Where could he

be? 24pgs

AR: 1.9 | Lexile: 480L | F&P: J

428-Babymouse Goes for the GoldBy: Jennifer L. Holm

Illustrated by Matthew Holm

Babymouse has great dreams…and wet

whiskers. She has joined the swim team,

and is ready to dive in! Next stop? The

Olympics! 96pgs

AR: 2.3 | Lexile: GN500L | F&P: Q

425-Froggy's Lemonade StandBy: Jonathan London

Illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz

Froggy has great plans for the money

he will earn from his lemonade stand.

Everyone loves lemonade. What could go

wrong? 32pgs


253-Bugs for Lunch /Insectos para el almuerzoBy: Margery Facklam

Illustrated by Sylvia Long

Did you know that animals, plants and

even humans all munch on bugs? It's true!

Open this book and find out which ones are

favorites! 32pgs

AR: 2.5 | Lexile: 700L | F&P: J

433-The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess PartyBy: Shannon Hale, Dean Hale

Illustrated by LeUyen Pham

Keeping the world safe from monsters is a big job. And only Princess Magnolia could do it while throwing the perfect Princess Party. Will she be able to? 96pgs

AR: 3 | Lexile: 500L | F&P: L

381-The Bravest Cat! The True Story of ScarlettBy: Laura Driscoll

Illustrated by DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan

What happens when there is a fire? There

was a mother cat and her kittens in that

building. Read the true story of how Scarlett

became a hero. 32pgs

AR: 2.2 | Lexile: 430L | F&P: -


387-I’ll Always Love YouBy: Hans Wilhelm

Illustrated by Hans Wilhelm

Elfie, the dog, is the boy's best friend.

But dogs grow old faster than boys. Elfie

becomes an old dog before the boy is

finished growing up. A sweet book about

the friendship between a boy and his dog.

32pgs

AR: 2.6 | Lexile: AD540L | F&P: -

424-The FlyBy: Elise Gravel

Illustrated by Elise Gravel

The common house fly. It's disgusting! It can

walk on the ceiling. Its body is covered with

hair. And it eats food that is rotten. Why?

Read and find out in this funny fact-filled

book. 32pgs

AR: 2.7 | Lexile: 670L | F&P: -

426-Duncan the Story DragonBy: Amanda Driscoll

Illustrated by Amanda Driscoll

Duncan the Dragon loves to read. When

he reads, his imagination catches fire!

Unfortunately, so does his book! How will

he solve this problem? 40pgs


105-The Bravest Dog Ever: The True Story of BaltoBy: Natalie Standiford

Illustrated by Donald Cook

The children of Nome, Alaska are very sick.

They need medicine. Balto, and the sled

dog team, are their only hope. But will they

get there in time? 48pgs

AR: 2.5 | Lexile: 510L | F&P: L

307-Young Cam Jansen and the Dinosaur GameBy: David A. Adler

Illustrated by Susanna Natti

Cam Jansen is our favorite young detective.

Here she solves the mystery of the dinosaur

game! See if you can solve it before she

does! 32pgs

AR: 2.5 | Lexile: 470L | F&P: J

174-Junie B. Jones: First Grader (at last!)By: Barbara Park

Illustrated by Denise Brunkus

It's a new school year! New kids. New

teacher. New words on the chalkboard.

How will she survive? 96pgs

AR: 2.6 | Lexile: 490L | F&P: M

263-The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! / ¡La Verdadera Historiade los Tres Cerditos!By: Jon Scieszka

Illustrated by Lane Smith

There are two sides to every story. Here,

the wolf gets to tell HIS side of the story. Is it

true? You get to decide! 64pgs

AR: 3 | Lexile: AD510L | F&P: Q

283-Abe Lincoln’s HatBy: Martha Brenner

Illustrated by Donald Cook

Some people write on their hand. Some

use post-it notes. How did our sixteenth

president remind himself of things? In a very

funny way! Read all about him in this book!

48pgs

AR: 2.6 | Lexile: 500L | F&P: M

308-National Geographic Kids: StormsBy: Miriam Busch Goin

Thunder and lightning! Monsoons!

Hurricanes! Tornadoes! The facts and

photos in this book will blow you away!

32pgs

AR: 2.7 | Lexile: 500L | F&P: -

431-Super Narwhal and Jelly JoltBy: Ben Clanton

Illustrated by Ben Clanton

Narwhal and Jelly want to become

superheroes. Find out what their super

powers are. 64pgs

AR: 2.6 | Lexile: GN510L | F&P: N

AR Scale 0.0 - 1.0 1.1 - 2.0 2.1 - 3.0 3.1 - 4.0 4.1 - 5.0 5.1 +

429-The Kid From Planet Z: Crash!By: Nancy Krulik

Illustrated by Louis Thomas

A spaceship crashes to Earth. It is filled with

three aliens and a talking cat. How can they

possibly pretend to be humans? 96pgs

AR: 2.9 | Lexile: 500L | F&P: -

141- MTH #2: Knight at DawnBy: Mary Pope Osborne

Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

The magic tree house whisks Jack and

Annie back to the Middle Ages. They

find themselves in a castle with a secret

passage. In the Great Hall a feast is

underway. But Jack and Annie aren't exactly

welcome guests! Will they get home? 80pgs

AR: 2.9 | Lexile: 500L | F&P: M

140-MTH #1: Dinosaurs Before DarkBy: Mary Pope Osborne


Jack and Annie find a magical tree house

and travel back to the Age of the Dinosaurs.

How exciting! But will they live to brag

about it? 80pgs

AR: 2.6 | Lexile: 510L | F&P: M

430-Big ChickensBy: Leslie Helakoski

Illustrated by Henry Cole

For a bunch of silly chickens, everything

is dangerous. But running away isn't easy!

These four hilarious hens keep trying! See

what happens! 32pgs

AR: 2.6 | Lexile: 490L | F&P: -

474-DK: Dinosaur DinnersBy: Lee Davis

Illustrated by DK

It was eat or be eaten in the days of the

dinosaurs. Open this book and they will tell

you what they eat! 48pgs

AR: 2.4 | Lexile: 520L | F&P: K

477-DK: Born to Be a ButterflyBy: Karen Wallace

As things grow they change. You will go

through changes. But a butterfly will go

through even more! 32pgs

AR: 2.5 | Lexile: 490L | F&P: H

473-Harry and the Bucketful of DinosaursBy: Ian Whybrow

Illustrated by Adrian Reynolds

Harry found an old box all covered with

dust. He lifted the lid…. Dinosaurs! Read

about their journey. 32pgs

AR: 2.8 | Lexile: 520L | F&P: -

472-The Bear Ate Your SandwichBy: Julia Sarcone-Roach

Illustrated by Julia Sarcone-Roach

Do you like sandwiches? So does the bear

in this story. But did he enjoy it? 40pgs


471-DK: Amazing DogsBy: Laura Buller

Meet the many types of dogs that use their

super senses, strength, and friendship to

help people! 48pgs

AR: 2.7 | Lexile: - | F&P: M

476-Pecan Pie BabyBy: Jacqueline Woodson

Illustrated by Sophie Blackall

A new baby is BIG news. Nothing will be

the same after it comes. What will happen

to Gia's cozy life with Mama once it is born?

32pgs

AR: 2.9 | Lexile: AD560L | F&P: M


150-Stone FoxBy: John Reynolds Gardiner

Illustrated by Marcia Sewell

Little Willie and his grandfather live on a

farm. Grandfather owes back taxes, and

becomes ill. Willie is determined to save the

farm. Can Willie and his dog, Searchlight, do

it? 96pgs

AR: 4 | Lexile: 610L | F&P: P

315-Sideways Stories from Wayside SchoolBy: Louis Sachar

Illustrated by Adam McCauley

Wayside School was accidentally built sideways. It stands thirty stories high. (The builder said he was very sorry for the mistake.) Discover the funniest, craziest, most mixed-up kids in any school anywhere! 176pgs

AR: 3.3 | Lexile: 530L | F&P: P

434-Why Do Dogs Bark?By: Joan Holub

Illustrated by Anna DiVito

Why do dogs bark? Or howl? Or bury

bones? Why do they lick and sniff

people? This book will answer these

questions and many more. 48pgs

AR: 3.3 | Lexile: 610L | F&P: M

436-Alvin Ho: Allergic to the Great Wall, Forbidden Palace, and other Tourist AttractionsBy: Lenore Look

Illustrated by LeUyen Pham

Alvin is afraid of everything. But in this

book, he's taking his fears to a whole new

level. Or should we say, continent? 176pgs

AR: 3.8 | Lexile: 560L | F&P: P

437-Roald Dahl Whoppsy-Whiffling Joke BookBy: Roald Dahl

Illustrated by Quentin Blake

Why do gorillas have big nostrils? Because they have big fingers! Do you love jokes? Do you like figuring them out? Or just laughing with your friends? Either way, you will love this book! 120pgs

AR: - | Lexile: 420L | F&P: -

419-MTH #17: Tonight on the TitanicBy: Mary Pope Osborne


Annie and Jack travel back to the Titanic.

Why did they go there? Will they be able

to get back before it sinks? 96pgs

AR: 3.1 | Lexile: 550L | F&P: M

298-I Love Our Earth / Amo Nuestra TierraBy: Bill Martin Jr., Michael Sampson

Illustrated by Dan Lipow

Our Earth is one of a kind. Let’s celebrate

her colors, climates, and seasons! 32pgs

AR: - | Lexile: AD330L | F&P: I

252-Hello Ocean / Hola MarBy: Pam Munoz Ryan

Illustrated by Mark Astrella

Have you ever visited a beach on the

ocean? This book will make you want to

dive right in. Use all five of your senses

to experience being at the beach. Have

a great trip and send a postcard! 32pgs

AR: 3.9 | Lexile: AD600L | F&P: N

262-Dancing in the WingsBy: Debbie Allen

Illustrated by Kadir Nelson

In dance, sometimes it's important to blend

in with everyone else. Sometimes it's

important to stand out. Has Sassy made the

right choices? 32pgs

AR: 3.5 | Lexile: 680L | F&P: -

134-Judy Moody Goes to CollegeBy: Megan McDonald

Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Judy Moody needs help in math, which puts her in a mad-i-tude! But her tutor is a college student. Judy then decides college is much better than 3rd grade! 176pgs

AR: 3.7 | Lexile: 600L | F&P: M

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442-Skippyjon JonesBy: Judy Schachner

Illustrated by Judy Schachner

Have you ever wanted to be someone

you are not? A chihuahua perhaps? He's

fearless. He's fun! He's a hero to all! 32pgs

AR: 3.3 | Lexile: AD740L | F&P: -

444-Amber Brown is Tickled PinkBy: Bruce Coville, Elizabeth Levy

Illustrated by Tony Ross

A wedding is coming. But there are disagreements. Large versus small. Expensive versus cheap. Friends versus just family. Amber takes on the challenge of finding a solution! 176pgs

AR: 3.4 | Lexile: 530L | F&P: O

456-Why Do Snakes Hiss?By: Joan HolubIllustrated by Anna DiVito

Are all snakes poisonous? Why do snakes shed their skin? Do lizards ever lose their tails? Why do turtles have shells? Kids will find the answers—and much more—in this fun, fact-filled introduction to reptiles. Filled with colorful photographs and illustrations, this is just right for any reptile lover. 48pgs

AR: 3.9 | Lexile: 610L | F&P: -

480-MTH #29: A Big Day for BaseballBy: Mary Pope Osborne


PLAY BALL! Discover history, mystery,

humor and baseball! Travel with Jack and

Annie back to a Great Day for Baseball!

96pgs

AR: 3.5 | Lexile: 400L | F&P: N

488-Those ShoesBy: Maribeth Boelts

Illustrated by Noah Z. Jones

All Jeremy wants is a pair of "Those Shoes."

Black high-tops. Two white stripes. He has

dreams about those shoes. Will he get

them? 40pgs


484-It's Not About the Pumpkin!By: Veronika Martenova Charles

Illustrated by David Parkins

You probably know the movie version of

Cinderella, but there are versions from all

over the world. Enjoy! 64pgs

AR: 3.5 | Lexile: - | F&P: -

492-The Riot Brothers: Snarf Attack, Underfoodle, and the Secret of LifeBy: Mary Amato

Illustrated by Ethan Long

How would you make your brother laugh? Sticking a green bean in your nose? Or putting your underwear on your head? Meet the Riot brothers. Two little boys who can actually make money being annoying. 160pgs

AR: 3.4 | Lexile: 480L | F&P: O

479-DK: Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!By: Jennifer Dussling

Most bugs are a danger only to other

insects. They are the bugs that really bug

other bugs. Read all about big bad bugs,

clever little bugs, and some of the fiercest

bugs ever! 32pgs

AR: 3.2 | Lexile: 620L | F&P: -

487-Horrible Harry and the Green SlimeBy: Suzy Kline

Illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz

Horrible Harry isn't horrible at all. In fact,

he's really quite fun. Join Harry, Doug and

the whole class in 2B as they solve their

second grade problems! 64pgs

AR: 3.3 | Lexile: 470L | F&P: L

481-Stink and the World's Worst Super-Stinky SneakersBy: Megan McDonald

Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Gross me out! Stink-O! Skunksville! Follow

your nose to a hilarious Stink-Fest no one

will want to miss! 144pgs

AR: 3.5 | Lexile: 540L | F&P: M


486-DK: Amazing BeesBy: Sue Unstead

Do you like apples? Tomatoes? Honey? All

these things need bees. Read about the

busy, buzzy life of bees. 48pgs

AR: 3.5 | Lexile: 720L | F&P: M

485-The Magnificent Makers: How to Test a FriendshipBy: Theanne Griffith

Illustrated by Reggie Brown

Do you love science? So do Violet, Pablo

and Deepak! Travel with them to unlock the

secrets of ecosystems! 112pgs

AR: 3.5 | Lexile: 440L | F&P: Q

490-Pirate BobBy: Kathryn Lasky

Illustrated by David Clark

Yo Ho! Bob is a pirate. Bob's friend, Yellow

Jack, is also a pirate. Is it possible to be

both a pirate and a friend—especially if you

want your friend's gold? 32pgs

AR: 3.7 | Lexile: AD700L | F&P: N

504-The Unbelievable Oliver and the Four JokersBy: Pseudonymous BoschIllustrated by Shane Pangburn

Eight-year-old Oliver dreams of being a professional magician, even though he has terrible stage fright. And now, his friends have gotten him invited to a classmate's birthday party as the paid entertainment! Will he be able to pull it off? 192pgs

AR: 4.0 | Lexile: 590L | F&P: Q

489-Dyamonde Daniel: RichBy: Nikki Grimes

Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

There is a poetry writing contest at

school! And the prize is $100! Free,

Dyamonde's best friend, is sure he'll win.

But Dyamonde's bet is on a new shy girl in

class. What's up with her anyway? 128pgs

AR: 3.5 | Lexile: 630L | F&P: 0

483-A to Z Mysteries: The Invisible IslandBy: Ron Roy

Illustrated by John Steven Gurney

It's a beautiful day for a picnic! Dink, Josh,

and Ruth Rose go to Squaw Island, and

find $100 on the beach. When they try to

return to the island the next day, the island

is gone! 96pgs

AR: 3.6 | Lexile: 610L | F&P: N

499-The World According to HumphreyBy: Betty G. Birney

Our hero, Humphrey, is a hampster, and

the classroom pet of room 26. He learns to

read and write, but if only the humans could

understand him when he squeaks to them!

144pgs

AR: 4.2 | Lexile: 670L | F&P: Q

493-Encyclopedia Brown Solves Them AllBy: Donald J. Sobol

Illustrated by Leonard Shortall

Do you like solving mysteries? Then you'll

love reading Encyclopedia Brown, because

he's the smartest kid in town! How he

solves the mysteries is at the back of the

book! Have fun! 96pgs

AR: 4.2 | Lexile: 620L | F&P: P

506-The Day I Forgot to Wash My Hands / El día que olvidé lavarme las manosBy: Anna W. Bardaus

Illustrated by Andy Elkerton

So you forgot to wash your hands? No

big deal, right? They're clean enough! You

couldn't be more wrong! 32pgs

ATOS: 3.9 | Lexile:- | F&P: -

502-DK: Eruption!: The Story of VolcanoesBy: Anita Ganeri

What spits out fire and ash? Or sleeps for

years, but may explode with a bang? Find

out all about volcanoes! 48pgs

AR: 4.0 | Lexile: 640L | F&P: -

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432-National Geographic Kids: Animal ArchitectsBy: Libby Romero

Why do beavers build dams? And how do

spiders weave their webs? This book will

show you birds, insects, and mammals that

all share a special skill. 48pgs

AR: 4.3| Lexile: 750L | F&P: -

503-Zach and Zoe: The Soccer SecretBy: Mike Lupica

Illustrated by Christopher Moroney Danger

Soccer season is underway, and though Zach and Zoe play on different teams, they're on the same team when it comes to solving mysteries. When Zach is sent a jersey which is identical to his own, the twins set out to discover who sent it. And why! 96pgs

AR: 4.5 | Lexile: 730L | F&P: -

496-Who Was Ruth Bader Ginsburg?By: Patricia Brennan Demuth

Illustrated by Jake Murray

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was only the second woman to become a supreme court justice. But what was her life like before that? Discover the remarkable person before she became "The Notorious RBG." 112pgs

AR: 5.2 | Lexile: 760L | F&P: V

505-Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord CatBy: Johnny Marciano & Emily Chenoweth

Illustrated by Rob Mommaerts

Klawde is not your average cat. He's an emperor from another planet, exiled to Earth. He's cruel. He's cunning. He's brilliant... and he's about to become Raj Banerjee's best friend—whether he likes it or not. 224pgs

AR: 4.4 | Lexile: 590L | F&P: -

498-Dragons in a BagBy: Zetta Elliott

Illustrated by Geneva B

There are two rules when it comes to baby

dragons: 1. Don't let them out of the bag. 2.

Whatever you do, don't feed them anything

sweet! And Jaxon has already broken both

rules! Oh, no! 176pgs

AR: 4.7 | Lexile: 740L | F&P: T

497-Who Was Seabiscuit?By: James Buckley, Jr.

Illustrated by Gregory Copeland

In the middle of the worst depression in U.S. history, one young racehorse lifted a nation's spirits. No one thought he could be a racehorse, but he began winning race after race. Read this inspiring tale of a horse with a heart for running. 112pgs

AR: 5.2 | Lexile: 800L | F&P: U

495-Who Was Rosa Parks?By: Yona Zeldis McDonough

Illustrated by Stephen Marchesi

Meet the woman who refused to give up

her seat on the bus, and changed the world

with her quiet courage. 112pgs

AR: 4.8 | Lexile: 700L | F&P:V

501-The Trouble with TuckBy: Theodore Taylor

Friar Tuck Golden Boy is a yellow lab. He has a problem. And so does everyone who loves him. The biggest problem is that no one knows how to help. Prepare to be touched by this heartwarming story. 128pgs

AR: 5.5 | Lexile: 880L | F&P: R

494-Who Was Jim Henson?By: Joan Holub

Illustrated by Nancy Harrison

Kermit the Frog was invented by Jim

Henson. So was Big Bird, and Bert and

Ernie. Where would the world be without

Jim Henson and all his characters? 112pgs

AR: 4.9 | Lexile: 750L | F&P: S

500-MatildaBy: Roald DahlIllustrated by Quentin Blake

This exceptionally smart little girl discovers

that she also has some magical powers.

Can she use them to stop Headmistress

Trunchbull from terrorizing the school?

256pgs

AR: 5.0 | Lexile: 840L | F&P: S


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¡Gracias por ayudar a su hijo a convertirse en un campeón

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themselves, ask them to read a few pages out loud. If they

mispronounce or stumble over more than two words, the

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alta. Si no pronuncia bien o se traba con más de dos

palabras, el libro es muy difícil para que lo lea por su

cuenta. ¡Necesitará leer el libro con él/ella! Sino podrían

frustrarse o desalentarse y eso no es lo que USTED o

KIDS READ NOW quieren.

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• Ayude a su hijo a encontrar libros que se ajusten a sus

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tiendas de libros usados!

• Ayude a que se le haga fácil la lectura encontrando un

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• Hable con su hijo sobre libros; use nuestras Hojas

de Descubrimiento para hacerle preguntas que le

ayudarán a entender lo que leyó.

• Descargue la app Kids Read Now para acceder

fácilmente a su lista de lectura e informes.

Para más consejos, por favor visite la página de Kids Read

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You have chosen 8 terrific new books, and now you'll get a chance to write your own! It's easy and fun! Inside this book you'll find 18 different pictures and a space where you can write down what's happening. There is no right answer or wrong answer. And it can be as crazy as you want! Make up your own story about who is in the picture and what they are doing!

HAVE FUN!

Ideas and tips for creating great stories.

You can write 18 different stories, one

for each of the pictures inside this

book. Look at a picture, then write your story.

Think about these things:

• Great stories have a beginning, middle and end. Include as many

details as you can.

• Use words to describe what you

see and what the characters are

thinking and doing

Have fun and don’t forget to give your stories titles and put your name as the author on the cover!

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