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THE NIGHTINGALE-BAMFORD SCHOOL

Year-Round Reading List

Incoming Class

II 2014

Dear Parents,

This suggested reading list should help you find quality literature for you and your child to read together throughout the year. Please note that we do not have the space to include all books by every author; be sure to look at other books by the same author. Some of these books will be available at the Book Fair, but all of them are available in the Library. If you would like to see the reading lists for other grades, they are posted on the Library page of the Nightingale website. This list is only a starting point. Enjoy!

The Class II teachers would like to let you know which books will be part of the Class II reading curriculum next year. It is much more enjoyable for the girls when they have NOT read these novels before they read them in class.

• From the mixed-up files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsberg • Cricket in Times Square by George Selden • All of a Kind Family by Mildred Taylor

Lois Strell, Lower School Librarian

CLASSICS, OLD FAVORITES & BOOKS TO READ ALOUD

Mr. Popper's Penguins Atwater, Richard and Florence An unexpected delivery of a large crate with Antarctic penguins changes the life of Mr. Popper, a house painter who loves the Polar Regions.

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Jenny and the Cat Club (series) Averill, Esther An orphaned black cat lives happily with her master in Greenwich Village, but would like nothing more than to join a nearby cat club.

Indian in the Cupboard (series) Banks, Lynne Reid A little boy receives a plastic Indian, a cupboard and a key for his birthday, not knowing that the Indian has a life of its own. Tumtum and Nutmeg (series) Bearn, Emily Wealthy, married mice Tumtum and Nutmeg find adventure when they secretly try to help two human siblings who live in a tumbledown cottage with their absent-minded inventor father. The Penderwicks (series) Birdsall, Jeanne While vacationing with their widowed father, four very lovable sisters share adventures with a local boy, much to his snobby mother’s dismay.

A Bear Called Paddington (series) Bond, Michael A very small bear found by Mr. and Mrs. Brown at Paddington Station becomes one of the family.

The Chocolate Touch Catling, Patrick Skene A boy acquires a magical gift that turns all that his lips touch into chocolate. The Best Loved Doll Caudill, Rebecca For a doll contest at a party, a little girl chooses to enter a doll that seems unlikely to win a prize - but she surprises everyone and wins a very special one. Ramona (series) Cleary, Beverly Follow the adventures of a gutsy girl named Ramona, as she starts school and deals with life in her own special way.

The BFG Dahl, Roald Kid-snatched from her orphanage by a BFG (Big Friendly Giant), Sophie and the Giant make a plan to save the world from nine evil giants.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Dahl, Roald Five lucky children find an entry ticket to Mr. Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory.

Half Magic (series) Eager, Edward Four children enjoy a series of fantastic adventures by double-wishing on an ancient coin.

Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles Edwards, Julie Andrews An eccentric professor gives three children special intensive imagination training so they can all go on an adventure to find the last Whangdoodle.

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Moffats (series) /100 Dresses Estes, Eleanor The four Moffat children get into one funny adventure after another.

Misty of Chincoteague (series) Henry, Marguerite Two youngsters' determination to own a Chincoteague pony increases when the Phantom and her colt are among those rounded up for the yearly auction.

Encore, Grace! (series) Hoffman, Mary Grace and her friends, the Famous Five, face many changes; a new girl in their class, a part in the Christmas play, the loss of a friend, and problems with the grown-ups in their lives.

Lady Lollipop King-Smith, Dick A pig and its pig keeper are rewarded when they offer to help a very spoiled princess. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Lin, Grace A beautiful story, where Minli, an adventurous girl from a poor village, buys a magical goldfish, and then joins a dragon who cannot fly on a quest to find the Old Man of the Moon’ in hopes of bringing life to Fruitless Mountain and freshness to Jade River.

Doll People (series) A family of porcelain dolls are horrified when a new family of plastic dolls come to stay but don’t follow the Doll Code of Honor. The Great Cake Mystery McCall Smith, Alexander Before becoming the first female private investigator in Botswana, eight-year-old Precious Ramotswe tracks down a thief who has been stealing her classmates' snacks.

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle (series) McDonald, Betty From her upside-down house, the wonderful Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle gives parents her marvelous cures for such common children's diseases as Answerbackism and Fighter-Quarrelitis.

The House at Pooh Corner Milne, A.A. The adventures of Christopher Robin and his friends, in which Pooh Bear uses a balloon to get honey, Piglet meets a Heffalump, and Eeyore has a birthday.

Five Children and It Nesbit, Edith When a brother and four sisters discover a sand fairy nearby, they have no idea of the adventures its wish-giving powers will bring to them. Borrowers (series) Norton, Mary A warm-hearted story of tiny people, no bigger than an inch, who live in a quiet home in the country and “borrow” what they need.

Walls Within Walls Sherry, Maureen When the Smithfork family moves into a lavish Manhattan apartment building, they discover clues to a decades-old mystery hidden behind the walls of their new home.

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Charlotte's Web White, E.B. Wilbur the pig is desolate when he discovers that he is going to be the farmer's Christmas dinner - until his spider friend, Charlotte, decides to help him.

Stuart Little White, E.B. The adventures of Stuart Little, a debonair mouse, as he journeys to find his dearest friend, a little bird who stayed a few days in his family garden.

Little House on the Prairie (series) Wilder, Laura Ingalls A family travels from the big woods of Wisconsin to a new home on the prairie where they build a new life.

CHAPTER BOOKS

Cam Jansen (series) Adler, David Cam Jansen, girl detective, uses a photographic memory to help solve mysteries.

Ivy and Bean Barrow, Annie When seven-year-old Bean plays a mean trick on her sister, she finds a new friend who is less boring than Bean first suspected.

The Blue Ghost (series) Bauer, Marion Dane While visiting her grandmother's log cabin, Liz meets the ghost of her great-great-great grandmother and suddenly finds that she's been transported back in time. Franny K. Stein (series) Benton, Jim Franny is not your average girl – she’s a brainy mad scientist who invents robots, prefers poison ivy to daisies, and uses a pet snake for a jump rope.

Fudge-a-Mania (series) Blume, Judy Peter and his mischievous younger brother are constantly at odds with each other in this very funny book.

Flat Stanley (series) Brown, Jeff The humorous adventures of Stanley, a little boy who wakes up flat after a bulletin board falls on him during the night.

Get Well, Gators! (series) Calmenson, Stephanie When Allie Gator comes down with swamp flu, she worries that she'll miss the street fair being held in her neighborhood.

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Mostly Magic Chew, Ruth From the day Pete comes to fix a leak in the house and his miniature ladder opens into a full-size one, a brother and sister experience a series of magical adventures.

Unicorns Don't Give Sleigh Rides (series) Dadey, Debbie There are some pretty weird grown-ups living in Bailey City. But could Mr. Withers at the Bailey Stables really be hiding a magical unicorn? The Bailey School Kids are going to find out! Fantastic Mr. Fox Dahl, Roald Three farmers, each one meaner than the next, try all-out warfare to get rid of the fox and his family.

The Magic Finger Dahl, Roald Angered by a neighboring family's sport hunting, an eight-year-old girl turns her magic finger on them.

Amber Brown (series) Danziger, Paula Amber Brown, a young girl, grows up as her life changes.

Liberty Porter, First Daughter (series) DeVillers, Julia On her first day at the White House, nine-year-old Liberty exuberantly explores her new home while making new friends and giving unique tours of her own.

Nikki and Deja (series) England, Karen When a bossy new girl comes to school, Nikki and Deja form a club that excludes her, but they learn things don’t always turn out the way you plan it. Mallory McDonald (series) Friedman, Laurie Mallory is 8 ½ when her parents tell her she is moving. It’s just not fair; how can they make her move away from her best friend, her house, and her school? Mrs. Lizzy is Dizzy Gutman, Dan A.J. and his friends are forced to take classes even during recess, but their teacher, Mrs. Lizzy, teaches them how to make balloon animals and all sorts of other strange things. Runaway Radish (series) Haas, Jessie When Radish the pony grows too big for the girls who own him, he goes to live at a horse camp with new children for him to train. Anna On the Farm (series) Hahn, Mary Downing Anna is happy to spend a week at her aunt and uncle's farm, until she meets Theodore, who spurs her on to prove she's just as clever as he is.

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"B" is for Betsy (series) Haywood, Carolyn Betsy has an interesting first year in school and looks forward to summer vacation at her grandfather's farm. Pee Wee & Plush (series) Hurwitz, Johanna Pee Wee the guinea pig and his friend Lexi the squirrel help a new guinea pig adjust to life in the wilds of New York City's Central Park. School Mouse King-Smith, Dick Flora, the world's most educated mouse, saves her family during a crisis. Catwings (series) LeGuin, Ursula Four cats with wings leave the city in search of a safe place to live. Ruby Lu, Brave and True (series) Look, Lenore Eight-year-old" Ruby Lu spends time with her baby brother, goes to Chinese school, performs magic tricks, and learns to drive, and has adventures with both old and new friends. Betsy-Tacy (series) Lovelace, Maud Hart An old-fashioned story about five year old Betsy and Tacy, who become inseparable friends for life.

Gold Threaded Dress Marsden, Carolyn When Oy and her Thai-American family move to a new neighborhood, her third-grade classmates tease and exclude her because she is different. Will Oy find a way to deal with these pressures and still stay true to herself? Judy Moody Was in a Mood (series) McDonald, Meghan, Judy Moody is entering 3rd grade. She does not have high hopes for the year ahead. But Judy is feisty and funny, pushes aside her mood of gloom, and charges ahead! Dollhouse Magic McDonough, Yona Zeldis Two sisters, Lila and Jane, befriend the elderly owner of a beautiful dollhouse and ultimately have a very different Christmas.

A-Z Mysteries (series) Roy, Ron Child detectives, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose, use their skills to solve crimes. Chocolate Fever Smith, Robert K. Henry breaks out in brown bumps from eating too much chocolate!

Real Lucky Charm Richardson, Charisse Thinking that luck, not hard work, has helped her succeed on the basketball court and at school, ten-year-old Mia panics and asks her twin brother for help when her lucky charm goes missing.

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Fairy Called Hilary Strauss, Linda A fairy named Hilary comes to stay with Caroline and uses her magic to make life much more exciting!

Thea Stilton and the Mystery in Paris (series) Stilton, Thea Thea the mouse is off to Paris to visit a designer friend, Julie. But when the designs are stolen, they must search the city to save the show. Private Lily (series) Warner, Sally Six-year-old Lily succeeds in making a private space for herself in her small apartment.

The Boxcar Children (series) Warner, Gertrude Chandler Four orphans, two boys and two girls, set up housekeeping in an old boxcar.

BOOKS FOR INDEPENDENT READERS

Young Cam Jansen(series) Adler, David The Golly Sisters Go West (series) Byars, Betsy Welcome to the Bed and Biscuit Carris, Joan Minnie and Moo (series) Cazet, Derlys Silly Tilly Hoban, Lillian Pinky and Rex (series) Hoff, Syd The Witch Who Was Afraid of Witches Low, Alice The Drinking Gourd Monjo, F. N. The Random House Book of Easy- Random House to-Read Stories Meet M and M (series) Ross, Pat Olivia Sharp: Sly Spy Sharmat, Marjorie Poppleton Rylant, Cynthia

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FOLK & FAIRY TALES

Andersen's Fairy Tales Andersen, Hans Christian Snow Queen Andersen, Hans Christian Usborne Stories from Around the World Amery, Heather The Nightingale Andersen, Hans Christian Princess and the Pizza Auch, Mary Jane King’s Chessboard Birch, David One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale Demi The Hungry Coat: A Tale from Turkey Demi McElderry’s Book of Grimm's Fairy Tales Pirotta, Saviour

Feivel’s Flying Horses Hyde, Heidi Smith

Anansi and the Talking Melon Kimmel, Eric

John Henry Lester, Julius Uncle Remus: The Complete Tales Lester, Julius Love and Roast Chicken: a Trickster Tale Kunston, Barbara From the Andes

Mirandy and Brother Wind McKissak, Patricia

Tikki Tikki Tembo Mosel, Arlene

Joha Makes a Wish: A Middle Eastern Tale Rayyan, Omar

Cloud Tea Monkeys Peet, Mal Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp Pullman, Phillip

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Peter and the Blue Witch Baby San Souci, Robert Forty Fortunes: A Tale of Iran Shepard, Aaron Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters Steptoe, John

PICTURE BOOKS

Shoebox Sam Barrett, Mary Stellaluna Cannon, Janell Halmoni and the Picnic Choi, Sook Nyul Enormous Crocodile Dahl, Roald

The Patchwork Quilt Flournoy, Valerie Amazing Grace Hoffman, Mary

ZigaZak: A Magical Hanukkah Night Kimmel, Eric Who Stole Mona Lisa Knapp, Ruthie Through Grandpa's Eyes MacLachlan, Patricia Wonder Horse: True Story of the World's Smartest Horse McCully, Emily Arnold Goin’ Some Place Special McKissack, Pat Thank You Mr. Falkner Polacco, Patricia Ruth and the Green Book Ramsey, Calvin Alexander Yoon and the Jade Bracelet Recovits, Helen Jackie’s Gift Robinson, Jackie Amelia and Eleanor Go For a Ride Ryan, Pam Munoz

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Emma’s Rug Say, Allen Squids Will Be Squids Scieszka, Jon Saving Sweetness Stanley, Diane Widow's Broom Van Allsburg, Chris The Other Side/This is the Rope Woodson, Jacqueline

BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Sarah Gives Thanks: Sarah Hale Allegra, Mike Degas and the Little Dancer Anholt, Laurence Who Was Martin Luther King Bader, Bonnie

Fly High! : The Story of Bessie Coleman Borden, Louise Through my Eyes Bridges, Ruby

My Brother Martin Farris, Christine Bon Appétit! : the Delicious Life of Julia Child Hartland, Jessie Tree Lady Hopkins, Joseph Who Was Amelia Earhart Jerome, Kate Looking at Lincoln Kalman, Maira Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins Kerley, Barbara Heart on Fire : Susan B. Anthony Malaspina, Ann Claude Monet : the Painter Who Stopped the Trains Maltbie, P.I.

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Nelson Mandela Nelson, Kadir Miss Moore Thought Otherwise Pinboorough, Jan Ella Fitzgerald : the Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa Pinkney, Andrea David Rosa : Rosa Parks Giovanni, Nikki Sojourner Truth's Step-Stomp Stride Pinkney, Andrea Freedom Train: The Story of Harriet Tubman Sterling, Dorothy Ann

POETRY

Lizards, Frogs and Polliwogs Florian, Douglas Little Dog Poems George, Kristine Pass It On: African-American Hudson, Wade Poetry for Children A Family of Poems: Kennedy, Caroline, ed. My Favorite Poetry for Children The Complete Nonsense Book Lear, Edward More Spice than Sugar, Morrison, Lillian, ed. Poems About Feisty Females The Frogs Wore Red Suspenders Prelutsky, Jack The Random House Book of Poetry for Children Prelutsky, Jack Runny Babbit: a Billy Sook Silverstein, Shel A Child's Garden of Verses Stevenson, Robert Louis Crowning Glory Thomas, Joyce Carol

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NON-FICTION

Recess at 20 Below Aillaud, Cindy Lou

Draw 50 Dogs Ames, Lee J.

Exploring the Titanic Ballard, Robert D. Backyard Detective: Critters Up Close Bishop, Nic

Nic Bishop Lizards Bishop, Nic

The Magic School Bus (series) Cole, Joanna

13 American Artists Children Should Know Finger, Brad

Ellis Island: New Hope in a New Land Jacobs, William Jay My New York Jacobsen, Kathy

Moon Watchers: Shirin's Ramadan Miracle Jalali, Reza

How to Clean a Hippopotamus: a Look at Unusual Animal Partnerships Jenkins, Steve Book of How Kingfisher, publisher When Pigasso Met Mootisse Laden, Nina Henry’s Freedom Box Levine, Ellen Land of the Dragon King: Korean Stories McClure, Gillian As Good as Anybody Michaelson, Richard The Buck Stops Here: Presidents of the USA Provensen, Alice Martin's Big Words Rappaport, Doreen 21 Elephants and Still Standing Roca, Francois

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So You Want to be President St. George, Judith Transformed: How Everyday Things Are Made Slavin, Bill Riding to Washington Swain, Gwenyth My Uncle Martin’s Big Heart Watkins, Angela

…and ask your Librarian!