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St. Luke’s School

Reading List For Students Entering Grade 2 and Grade 3

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EARLY CHAPTER BOOKS The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet (Secrets of Droon series) Abbott Eric, Julie, and Neal have just found something magic in Eric's basement—a staircase to another world! But can their new friend, Princess Keeah, help them find their way home? Danger Guys (series) Abbott While attending the grand opening of Danger Guy, an adventure store, Noodle and Zeek become involved with thieves who are looting an ancient temple. Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds (series) Adler The first volume of the adventure series about a girl with a photographic memory. “Cam” is short for “camera.” Bumps In the Night Allard When he discovers his house is haunted, Dudley Stork enlists the help of his friends to find out what is causing the spooky noises. The Case of the Elevator Duck Berends Adventures abound when an 11-year old boy finds a duck in the elevator of his apartment building. Locked in the Library! (Arthur Chapter Books series) Brown Although Arthur and Francine aren't speaking to each other, they must find a way to work together when they are locked in the library after it closes.

The Stories Huey Tells Cameron Huey tells five stories. In one he invents banana pancakes; in another, he fools his brother into thinking that a zebra has been in their yard. Inspector Hopper Cushman First Mr. Ladybug can't find Mrs. Ladybug. Then a boat disappears. But never fear, Inspector Hopper is here! He's a grasshopper with feelers for mysteries. Dragon’s Don’t Cook Pizza (Adventures of the Bailey School Kids series) Dadey Mrs. Jeeper's class is visiting the new Jewel's Pizza Castle and trying to discover the secret to the best-tasting pizza in town. Could it be that behind the guarded kitchen door is a fire-breathing dragon? Nine True Dolphin Stories Davidson Opo gave children rides on her back; Spray was the first dolphin born in a tank; Doris and Buzz talked to each other; and Tuffy was trained to save lives. Meet these amazing dolphins and find out how scientists study them. Five True Horse Stories Davidson Five stories about real horses--a Morgan, a Mustang, a wild pony, a performing horse, and even a donkey. The Titanic: Lost...and Found (Step into Reading Books series) Donnelley The story of the sinking of the British ocean liner Titanic in 1912 and the discovery of the wreckage in 1985.

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Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes (Bullseye Step into Classics series) Doyle, Conaway (editor) Master detective Sherlock Holmes solves several mysteries with the help of his friend, Dr. Watson. The Original Adventures of Hank the Cow Dog Erickson Hank the Cowdog, "Head of Ranch Security" at a spread in Texas, is good at getting into trouble. He gets tangled up with a porcupine and a skunk, and almost goes over to the coyotes. The Hundred Dresses Estes Every day Wanda comes to school in the same washed-out, blue dress, yet she tells the other children she has closets full of clothes. One day her Cinderella dreams become real. The Whipping Boy Fleischman A bored prince decides to run away, taking his whipping boy along. The adventure turns threatening when the two are kidnapped. The Stone Faced Boy Fox The story of a boy who hides behind a straight face and finally confronts his buried emotions. Miss Alaineus: A Vocabulary Disaster Frasier Sage has misheard one of Mrs. Page's weekly vocabulary words. Can she turn her embarrassing mistake into a triumph? My Father's Dragon Gannett A little boy tells a story about an island visited by his father, Elmer, who discovers and befriends a dragon.

Elmer and The Dragon Gannett Elmer Elevator and the flying baby dragon help the king of the canaries find treasure. The Dragons of Blueland Gannett The baby dragon in this third book of the trilogy summons Elmer to help save his family from hunters. Stone Fox Gardiner Little Willie hopes to pay the back taxes on his grandfather's farm with the money he wins from a dog sled race. Not-So-Perfect Rosie (series) Giff To Rosie, summertime means 56 days without ballet. Then she gets a brilliant idea. She’ll stage her own performance of Swan Lake—and be the star! Owen Foote, SuperSpy Greene Owen and his friends decide that spying on the school principal at his own house will be a fun challenge. Good idea? The Girl with 500 Middle Names Haddix It's hard enough being the new kid in school. It's even tougher when all of your new classmates live in big houses and wear expensive clothes, and you don’t. Now Janie's about to do something that will make her stand out even more… Treehorn Times Three Heide Three adventures of a boy named Treehorn. Misty of Chincoteague (series) Henry Paul and his sister Maureen are determined to own a pony from the wild herd on Chincoteague Island, Virginia. But how can they earn enough to buy Phantom and her colt at the roundup auction?

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Sable Hesse Tate Marshall is delighted when a stray dog turns up in the yard, but Sable, named for her dark, silky fur, causes trouble with the neighbors and has to go. The Year of Miss Agnes Hill Frederika (Fred for short) doesn't have much faith that the new teacher will last long. Most teachers who come to their one-room schoolhouse in Alaska leave at the first smell of fish. But Miss Agnes is different. Bunnicula: A Rabbit-tale of Mystery (series) Howe This book is written by Harold, a dog. Sharing his home are a cat named Chester and a rabbit named Bunnicula. Is Bunnicula really a vampire? Only the bunny knows for sure. The Iron Giant Hughes A mysterious creature stalks the land, devouring barbed wire, tractors, and plows. The farmers are afraid. Only a boy named Hogarth is brave enough to lead the Iron Giant to a safe home. And only Hogarth knows where to turn when the earth needs a hero. Aldo Applesauce Hurwitz For a shy fourth-grader like Aldo Sossi, making friends is very difficult, especially when his family moves to a new home. The Bat Poet Jarrell There was once a little brown bat who couldn't sleep days—he kept waking up and looking at the world. Before long he began to see things differently from the other bats, who from dawn to sunset never opened their eyes.

The Animal Family Jarrell A lonely hunter living in the wilderness beside the sea gains a family made up of a mermaid, a bear, a lynx, and a boy. Alien Brain Fryout: A Wild Willie Mystery Joosse When the neighborhood bully starts following Willy, Lucy, and Kyle around and acting goofy, they suspect that he's been abducted by aliens---until Scarface the parrot presents another possibility. Chocolate Fever Kimmel Smith Henry loved chocolate. Then one day he noticed that he was breaking out into hundreds of brown bumps—Chocolate Fever! Harriet’s Hare King-Smith Eight-year-old Harriet is not really lonely---her housekeeper is a hoot and her dad's awfully nice--but she lost her mom when she was little. Then she meets Wiz, a space alien who is on vacation from another planet. The Invisible Dog King-Smith When her parents can't afford a new pet, Janie invents one: Henry, a Great Dane who eats invisible food bought with invisible money. Then one day Henry comes to life. A Mouse Called Wolf King-Smith A mouse with an unusual name shares his musical gift with a widowed concert pianist. The Water Horse King-Smith In 1930, on the coast of Scotland, eight-year-old Kirstie finds a large egg that hatches into an unusual sea creature. As he grows, her family must decide what to do with him.

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The Dragonling (series) Koller When Darek goes to admire his older brother's defeat of a fierce dragon, he befriends a baby dragonling. But the only way Darek can save it is by bringing it to the Valley of the Dragons! Ben and Me Lawson The true story of Ben Franklin, as told by his closest friend and advisor, Amos the mouse. According to Amos, it was really he who was responsible for Ben Franklin's inventions. Mr. Revere and I Lawson Most people know about Paul Revere’s famous ride, but not from the perspective of the mare, Scheherazade, that carried him. Her story, straight from the horse’s mouth. Rabbit Hill Lawson New folks are coming to live in the Big House. The animals of Rabbit Hill wonder if they will plant a garden. Catwings (series) LeGuin Four young cats with wings leave the city slums in search of a safe place to live, finally meeting two children with kind hands. Fish Soup LeGuin When the Thinking Man of Moha and the Writing Woman of Maho talk about having a child, two children appear, shaped by the friends' expectations of what a child should be. Big Lie: A True Story Leitner The author tells of her family’s ordeal during World War II, when they are sent to the Nazi camp at Auschwitz.

Best Enemies (series) Leverich After Felicity trades her nasty tricks for friendship, Priscilla decides she'd rather have Felicity as an enemy. Hilary and the Troublemakers Leverich A homework-eating owl, an angry piggy bank, several talking sheep, and some snow people help Hilary to make decisions at home and at school. The Princess Test (series) Levine In this funny retelling of "The Princess and the Pea," Lorelei must pass many difficult tests in order to prove that she is a true princess and win the hand of Prince Nicholas. The Fairy’s Mistake (series) Levine The fairy Ethelinda rewards one twin sister for good behavior and punishes the other for bad, only to discover that her punishment is more pleasing than her reward. Pippi Longstocking (series) Lindgren Pippi is the little Swedish girl who lives all by herself with a pet monkey and a big horse. She does exactly as she pleases and has a terrific time. Hey World, Here I Am! Little Whether she's writing about school, parents, friends, love, or turning cartwheels, Kate Bloomfield—a clear-thinking early teenager—gets to the heart of things. Betsy-Tacy (series) Lovelace After Tacy Kelly moves into the house across the street from Betsy Ray, the five-year-olds become best friends.

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All About Sam (series) Lowry The adventures of Sam, Anastasia Krupnick's younger brother, from his first day as a newborn through his mischievous times as a toddler. Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle (series) MacDonald Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle lives in an upside-down house and smells like cookies. She was even married to a pirate once. Most of all, she knows everything about children and can cure them of anything. Sarah Plain and Tall (series) MacLachlan When their father invites a mail-order bride to come live with them in their prairie home, Caleb and Anna are delighted by their new mother and hope that she will stay. Homer Price McCloskey Six episodes in the life of Homer Price, including one in which he and his pet skunk capture four bandits and another about a donut machine on the rampage. Centerburg Tales: More Adventures of Homer Price McCloskey Further adventures of Homer Price, in which a juke box sets the whole town singing against its will and a mad scientist develops weeds that overrun the town. Junebug Mead Reeve McLain, Jr.—Junebug—dreams that someday he and his younger sister and mother will move from the awful housing project where drugs, gangs, and guns are part of everyday life. Junebug dreams of learning to sail.

Winnie-the-Pooh Milne 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. The House at Pooh Corner Milne Tigger drops in for breakfast, and Christopher Robin goes away to the place nobody knows. The Worst Witch Murphy Mildred Hubble's first term at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches starts badly. She can't control her broomstick, her kitten, or her spells, unlike goody-goody Ethel. The Grand Escape Naylor After years of being strictly house cats, Marco and Polo escape into the wonderful but dangerous outside world. They are sent on three challenging adventures by a group of cats known as the Club of Mysteries. Clues in the Woods Parish Who or what is taking the kitchen scraps from the garbage every night? The twins, Liza and Bill, and brother Jed decide to investigate the matter. The Key to the Treasure Parish Each summer Liza, Bill, and Jed visit their grandparents and hear the story of the sketches that hang above the mantel. They are clues to a hidden treasure, which no one has figured out for a century. Skinnybones Park The smallest kid on the baseball team, wisecracking Alex "Skinnybones" Frankovitch, takes on the Little League's superstar pitcher—and gets more than he bargains for.

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The Adventures of Captain Underpants (series) Pilkey When George and Harold hypnotize their principal into thinking that he is the superhero Captain Underpants, he leads them to the lair of the nefarious Dr. Diaper, where they must defeat his evil robots. Fat Men From Space Pinkwater While William is held captive in a spaceship, alien armies land and wipe out the earth's supply of junk food. The boy escapes and humans learn to like what the departing scavengers have left… The Lunchroom of Doom (Werewolf Club series) Pinkwater Werewolf Club member Billy Furball has been banned from the school lunchroom for having a food fight with himself. The Firework-Maker’s Daughter Pullman In a country far to the east, Chulak and his talking white elephant Hamlet help Lila seek the Royal Sulphur from the sacred volcano, so that she can become a master maker of fireworks like her father. I Was a Rat! Pullman A little boy turns life in London upside down when he appears at the house of a lonely old couple and insists he used to be a rat. Happily Ever After Quindlen When a girl who loves to read fairy tales is transported back to medieval times, she finds that the life of a princess in a castle is less fun than she imagined.

Jacob Two-Two and the Dinosaur Richler When Jacob Two-Two's father brings him back a small lizard from Kenya, it grows to enormous size. To protect his Diplodocus from frightened grown-ups, Jacob runs away with him to British Columbia. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Robinson The Herdmans are absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, steal, and smoke cigars (girls included). So no one is prepared when the Herdmans invade the church and decide to take over the Christmas pageant. The Best School Year Ever Robinson Beth Bradley has the misfortune to draw Imogene Herdman's name for a class project in which students must think of ‘Compliments for Classmates.’ How will she find something good to say about Imogene, one of the notorious Herdmans? Gooseberry Park Rylant When a storm destroys Stumpy the squirrel's tree, she entrusts her babies to her friend Murray the bat and sets off to find Kona, the Labrador retriever, who can surely help. The Ink Drinker (series) Sanvoisin A boy who hates books discovers an ink-drinking vampire in his father's bookshop and follows him to his underground vault. The Family Under the Bridge Savage Old Armand, a Parisian hobo, enjoyed his solitary, carefree life until he found that three homeless children and their working mother had claimed his shelter under the bridge.

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Time Warp Trio (series) Scieszka When Joe and his friends open The Book, it transports them to another place and time. In Knights of the Kitchen Table, the boys find themselves in Camelot fighting a black knight. In the Not-So-Jolly Roger, the boys meet Blackbeard and must escape before they're buried along with his treasure. Summer Reading is Killing Me Scieszka Joe, Fred, and Sam have no idea why a 250-pound chicken is rushing at them. Then Joe figures out that Fred put their reading list inside The Book— and now they're destined to spend their summer living stories that were only meant to be read. The Cricket in Times Square (series) Selden The adventures of a country cricket who unintentionally arrives in New York and is befriended by Tucker Mouse and Harry Cat. The Houdini Box Selznick Victor is forever trying to escape from locked trunks, walk through walls, and perform Houdini's astonishing magic tricks...without success. Then—amazingly—he actually meets his idol. The Boy of a Thousand Faces Selznick Obsessed with horror films, 10-year-old Alonzo dreams of transforming himself into "The Boy of a Thousand Faces." He gets his wish in an unexpected way. Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life Sendak Once Jennie had everything….But Jennie didn't care. In the middle of the night she packed everything in a black leather bag with gold buckles and looked out of her favorite window for the last time. “I want something I do not have. There must be more to life than having everything!”

Kenny's Window Sendak Kenny dreams of a fabulous land where he would like to live always. In his search for it he discovers many things about himself and about growing up. The Missing Piece Silverstein The circle was missing a piece. And it was not happy. So it set off in search of its missing piece. As it rolled it sang a song… The Show and Tell War Smith It’s back to school, and Adam Joshua's worst fear has come true. His enemy, Elliot Banks, is in his class! Show-and-tell used to be fun. Now it’s a showdown. Encyclopedia Brown: Boy Detective (series) Sobol Whenever 10-year-old Leroy (nicknamed "Encyclopedia") Brown's father, Chief of Police of Idaville, has a difficult case, Encyclopedia solves it at the dinner table. So he decides to open his own detective agency. The Real Thief Steig When rubies, gold, and even the Kalikak Diamond are found missing from the Royal Treasury, no one can believe that the honorable guard, Gawain, is the culprit. Still, he and King Basil are the only ones with keys. Ballet Shoes Streatfield Determined to make a name for themselves, three adopted sisters living in London train for the ballet and the stage. In the process they discover that each has a special talent.

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Mississippi Bridge Taylor In rural Mississippi, before the Civil Rights era, a group of white passengers show up late to get on a bus during a rainstorm. The black passengers are forced off, but in a twist of fate, the bus later plunges over the side of the bridge near town. Mary Poppins Travers Mary Poppins is like no other nanny the Banks children have ever seen. She slides up the banister, produces endless tricks from her empty carpetbag, and ensures their lives will never be the same. The Great Cheese Conspiracy (series) Van Leeuwen Fed up with the slim pickings in their movie-theater home, Merciless Marvin the Magnificent and his mouse gang decide to hit the big time and pull a heist on a cheese store. The Boxcar Children (series) Warner Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are orphans. Determined to make it on their own, they discover an old, red boxcar that provides shelter from a storm. Against all odds, they turn it into their home. Charlotte's Web White The story of a pig named Wilbur and his dear friend Charlotte A. Cavatica, a beautiful grey spider. By a clever plan, with the help of Templeton (the rat who never did anything unless there was something in it for him), Charlotte saves Wilbur’s life. Stuart Little White The adventures of the debonair mouse Stuart Little as he sets out in the world to find his dearest friend, a little bird who stayed a few days in his family’s garden.

The Trumpet of the Swan White Louis is a Trumpeter swan who came into the world without a voice. Finding himself far from his wilderness home, he is determined to communicate by learning to play a stolen trumpet. Scooter Williams Elana is thrilled to be living at the Melon Hill Avenue apartment building in New York City. But is her shiny scooter up to the challenges of city sidewalks? Will she make new friends? Can she find a way to help little Petey, who everyone says can’t talk? The Castle in the Attic Winthrop A gift of a toy castle, complete with silver knight, introduces William to an adventure involving magic and a personal quest. The Battle for the Castle Winthrop As William turns 12, his former housekeeper sends him a magic token that takes him back to Sir Simon's castle in the Middle Ages. There he faces a dangerous army of rats. The Case of the Lion Dance Yep Though she was trying to draw all types of people to the opening of the Wok Inn Restaurant, neither Auntie nor her niece Lily expected that one of them would ruin the lion dance contest and make off with a big donation to charity. Auntie Tiger Lil and Lily must comb Chinatown to find the culprit. Ghost Fox Yep While his father is away from their Chinese village, Little Lee fights to save his mother's soul from an evil fox creature that has assumed human form.

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FAIRYTALES, FOLKLORE & LEGENDS The Tales of Hans Christian Andersen Andersen Well-known favorites including The Ugly Duckling, Thumbelina, The Little Mermaid, The Snow Queen, The Little Match Girl, and The Red Shoes, as well as lesser-known but memorable and engaging tales. Is My Friend at Home? Pueblo Fireside Tales Bierhorst Keepers of the Earth Bruchac Abenaki poet and novelist Joseph Bruchac has collected 25 tales from various native American traditions. These stories instill respect for the environment, wonder at the forces of the earth, and a love for the creatures that fly, walk, and swim about us. Keepers of the Animals Bruchac A collection of Native American stories and creative nature activities that help kids understand how all living beings depend on one another. The Egyptian Cinderella Climo Rhodopes, an Egyptian slave girl in the sixth century B.C., is eventually chosen by the Pharaoh to be his queen. The Korean Cinderella Climo Pear Blossom is treated like a slave by her jealous stepmother and forced to perform three impossible tasks. With the help of magical creatures, Pear Blossom not only accomplishes the tasks, but also becomes a nobleman's wife. Empty Pot Demi

The Rainbow Goblins De Rico After seven goblins try to steal it, the Rainbow is careful never again to touch the earth. Fairytales Doughtery Diane Goode Book of American Folk Tales and Songs Durrell This collection of American folklore includes such songs as Yankee Doodle, Clementine, and I've Been Working on the Railroad, and nine traditional stories from African American, Native American, Puerto Rican, and other regional sources Gingerbread Man Eglieski What are the just desserts of the boastful boy made of gingerbread? Out of the Ark: Stories from the World’s Religions Ganeri Stories from religions around the world, arranged according to themes such as creation stories, flood stories, and animal stories. Buffalo Woman Goble A young hunter marries a female buffalo in the form of a beautiful maiden, but when his people reject her he must pass several tests before being allowed to join the buffalo nation. Adopted by the Eagles Goble Girl Who Loved Wild Horses Goble The Tales of Grimm The Brothers Grimm

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The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales Hamilton Folktales of animals, fantasy, and the desire for freedom, born of the sorrow of slaves but passed on in hope. Many Thousand Gone: Aftrican-Americans from Slavery to Freedom Hamilton From the beginning of slavery in America to the end of the Civil War, hundreds of thousands of slaves escaped to freedom in the Northern U.S. and Canada. Their struggle is the theme of this history. Swamp Angel Isaacs Along with other amazing feats, Angelica Longrider, also known as Swamp Angel, wrestles a huge bear to save the winter supplies of the settlers in Tennessee. While Standing on One Foot: Puzzle Stories and Wisdom Tales from the Jewish Tradition Jaffe Brother Eagle Sister Sky Jeffers Nearly 150 years ago, Chief Seattle, a respected leader of one of the Northwest Indian Nations, delivered a message to the government in Washington, which wanted to buy his people's land. He believed that all life on earth, and the earth itself, is sacred. Snow White Thumbelina Sleeping Beauty Jeffers Pecos Bill Staff (editor), Kellogg (illustrator) The legendary Texas hero's life includes Bill's adoption by coyotes, his taming of a giant rattlesnake, his capture of the wonder horse Lightning, and his courtship of Slew-foot Sue.

Paul Bunyan, a Tall Tale Kellogg Who was the largest baby ever born in the state of Maine? Who dug the Great Lakes? Who gouged out the Grand Canyon? Paul Bunyan, of course. The Just So Stories Kipling How did the camel get his hump? Why won't cats do as they are told? Who invented reading and writing? Kipling's imagined answers to such questions draw on the beast fables he heard as a child in India, as well as on folk games with language. The Red Fairy Book Lang Originally published in 1890, this anthology of fairy tales remains a childhood classic, with familiar stories as well as ancient, exotic tales from all over the world. Echoes of the Elders: The Stories and Paintings of Chief Lelooska Lelooska John Henry Lester The life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain. The Legend of King Arthur Lister Merlin narrates the events of his early life, the circumstances of Arthur's birth, the legend of Excalibur, the fellowship of the Round Table, and the search for the Holy Grail. Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China Louie Misty, jewel-like illustrations evoke the mythic past in this Chinese Cinderella story.

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Cinderella Red Riding Hood Hansel & Gretel Marshall Raven McDermott Zomo The Rabbit McDermott Original Nigerian folk tales that became the basis for the Br’er Rabbit stories. American Tall Tales Osborne Upstarts like Davy Crockett, giants like Paul Bunyan, and gentle souls like Johnny Appleseed are among the nine "tall" heroes featured in this collection. Kate and the Beanstalk Osborne The Complete Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault Perrault Timeless collection of 11 classic tales, first published in 1697, including The Little Red Hen, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty. Cut From the Same Cloth San Souci American women of myth, legend, and tall tales. Stories to Solve: Folktales from Around the World Shannon How can a thirsty crow drink from an almost-empty pitcher? How does arresting a stone help a judge find a boy’s stolen money? This book presents 14 intriguing mysteries from world folklore. Petrosinella: A Neapolitan Rapunzel Stanley The imprisoned heroine uses both her wits and magic to outsmart her captor and live happily ever after.

Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale Steptoe Mufaro’s two daughters were very beautiful. Nyasha was also kind and considerate, but everyone — except Mufaro — knew that Manyara was selfish and spoiled. The Happy Prince and Other Tales Wilde A beautiful, golden, jewel-studded statue and a little swallow give all they have to help the poor. Sky Dogs Yolen A boy of the Piegan band tells how three Kutani Indians arrived on doglike animals as big as elk. Many Piegan feared the strange creatures, but Long Arrow called them 'sky dogs,' a gift from heaven. The Dragon Prince: A Chinese Beauty and the Beast Tale Young A poor farmer’s youngest daughter agrees to marry a fierce dragon in order to save her father’s life. Lon Po Po: A Red Riding Hood Story from China Young Three sisters staying home alone are tricked by a clever wolf, who blows out the candle before they can see he is not their grandmother. Rapunzel Zelinsky An illustrated retelling of the fairy tale that focuses on a mother’s resistance to her daughter’s growth and Rapunzel’s struggle to escape. Rumpelstiltskin Zelinsky A strange little man helps the miller’s daughter spin straw into gold, but insists that she give him her first-born child.

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BIOGRAPHY Childhood of Famous Americans Series Simon & Shuster, publishers George Washington, Elizabeth Blackwell, Neil Armstrong, Walt Disney, and more. So You Want to Be President St. George The pros and cons of the job, with fun facts about U.S. presidents. Lives of the Musicians: Good Times, Bad Times (and What the Neighbors Thought) Krull Lives of the Artists: Masterpieces, Messes (and What the Neighbors Thought) Krull Author Talk: Conversations with Judy Blume Marcus Louis Braille: The Boy Who Invented Books for the Blind Davidson The Story of Ruby Bridges Coles In New Orleans in 1960, Ruby was the first African-American child to attend an all-white elementary school. Emily Bedard The poet Emily Dickinson becomes friends with the little girl across the street. Lost Star: The Story of Amelia Earhart Lauber Duke Ellington Pinkney Fannie in the Kitchen: The Whole Story from Soup to Nuts of how Fannie Farmer Invented Recipes with Precise Measurements Hopkinson

What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin? Fritz Gandhi Demi The Yellow House: Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin Side by Side Rubin The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins Kerley Mr. Hawkins was the man who created the first life-size models of dinosaurs. Helen Keller Davidson Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Martin Luther , Jr. Rappaport Shooting for the Moon: The Amazing Life and Times of Annie Oakley Krensky Satchel Paige Cline-Ransome Bill Peet: An Autobiography Peet Teammates Golenbock When PeeWee Reese took a stand for his teammate, Jackie Robinson became the first black player in major league baseball. Eleanor Cooney Eleanor Roosevelt was married to a president of the United States and became known as a great humanitarian. Bard of Avon: The Story of William Shakespeare Stanley

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POETRY & WORD PLAY Black is Brown is Tan Adoff A story poem in which Momma is black and Daddy is white and the family is many colors. Go Hang a Salami I'm a Lasagna Hog Agee Lots of funny palindromes—illustrated! You Read To Me I'll Read To You Ciardi Nathaniel’s Talking Clifton Composed in a variety of styles--rap, blues, and free verse--these 18 poems offer nine-year-old Nathaniel’s thoughts about himself, his family, and friends. From Sea to Shining Sea: A Treasury of American Folklore and Folk Songs Cohn Anna Banana's 101 Jump Rope Rhymes Cole Miss Mary Mack Cole Six Silly Sheep Cole Arroz con Leche Delacre A collection of traditional Latin American songs and rhymes, in Spanish and English, with the music included. Sing a Song of Popcorn de Regniers A collection of poetry, ancient to modern, illustrated by Caldecott Medal-winning artists. Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices Fleischman

Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats Eliot Favorite Poems Old and New Ferris Soul Looks Back in Wonder Feelings Artwork and poems by Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, Askia Toure and others portray the creativity and strength of their African American heritage. The Sun is So Quiet Giovanni Poems primarily about nature and the seasons but also about chocolate and scary movies. Honey, I Love and other Love Poems Greenfield About everything that a young African-American girl loves. A Cache of Jewels and Other Collective Nouns (series) Heller An introduction to a specialized part of speech, in light verse and brightly colored pictures. The Llama Who Had No Pajama: 100 Favorite Poems Hoberman Pass It On: African-American Poetry for Children Hudson A Poke in the I: A Collection of Concrete Poems Janeczko Knock at a Star: A Child’s Introduction to Poetry Kennedy Piping Down the Valleys Wild Larrick

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Daffy Down Dilly: Silly Limericks Lear Now We Are Six Milne When We Were Very Young Milne Harlem: A Poem Myers I Saw Esau: The Schoolchild’s Pocket Book Opie Something Big Has Been Here Prelutsky Pizza the Size of the Sun Prelutsky The New Kid on the Block Prelutsky Random House Book of Poetry Prelutsky The Twentieth Century Children’s Poetry Treasury Prelutsky The Green Grass Grew All Around Schwartz Where The Sidewalk Ends Silverstein A Light In the Attic Silverstein Falling Up Silverstein In Daddy’s Arms I Am Tall: African Americans Celebrating Fathers Steptoe (Illus.) A Child’s Garden of Verses Stevenson

Eight Ate (Series) Terbain Casey at the Bat Thayer If I Were in Charge of the World and Other Worries: Poems for Children and their Parents Viorst There's a Rocket in My Pocket Withers All the Small Poems Worth Chinese Mother Goose Rhymes Wyndham PICTURE BOOKS Peppe the Lamp Lighter Bartone Flat Stanley Brown Greedy Triangle Burns Dissatisfied with its shape, a triangle keeps asking the local shapeshifter to add more lines and angles until it doesn't know which side is up. G is for Golden: A California Alphabet Domeniconi The Lotus Seed Garner The Story of May Gerstein My New York Jakobsen

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Next Stop Grand Central Kalman Subway Sonata Lakin The Raft LaMarche I Hate English Levine Sky Tree: Seeing Science Through Art Locker Snowflake Bentley Martin Black & White McCaulay Eating Fractions McMillan The Black Snowman Mendez The Girl Who Loved Caterpillars Merril Annie and the Old One Miles Wempires Pinkwater Author’s Day Pinkwater Chicken Sunday Pollaco Pink and Say Polacco Aunt Harriet's Underground Railroad in the Sky Ringgold

America Is Her Name Rodriguez Grandfather's Journey Say How Much is a Million Schwartz Math Curse Scieszka The Stinky Cheese Man (series) Scieszka The True Story of the Three Little Pigs Scieszka Tibet: Through the Red Box Sis Subway Sparrow Torres Grandfather Tang’s Story Tompert Rosie & Michael Viorst The Serpent’s Tongue: Prose, Poetry, and the Art of the New Mexico Pueblos Wood NON-FICTION Down Cut Shin Creek: The Pack Horse Librarians of Kentucky Appelt and Schmitzer Where the Buffaloes Begin Baker Urban Roosts: Where Birds Nest in the City Bash Linnea in Monet's Garden Bjork

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Math For Smarty Pants Burns Come Back, Salmon: How a Group of Dedicated Kids Adopted Pigeon Creek and Brought It Back to Life Cone The "Magic School Bus" Series Cole You Forgot Your Shirt, Amelia Bloomer! A Very Improper Story Corey Amelia Bloomer invents pantaloons to save American women from the discomfort of their heavy, tight dresses. Talking with Artists Cummings Shh! We're Writing the Constitution Fritz How to Talk to your Cat How to Talk to your Dog George The City Kid’s Field Guide Heberman Pagoo Holling A story of tide pool life, presented through the eyes of Pagoo, a hermit crab. The Story of the Incredible Orchestra: An Introduction to Musical Instruments and the Symphony Orchestra Koscielniak Ellis Island: Doorway to Freedom Kroll Volcanoes Lauber The Story of the Statue of Liberty Maestro

The "Eyewitness Junior" Series Random House Follow the Dream Sis The 15th century world of Christopher Columbus comes alive as he pursues his dream of finding a new route to the Orient. Sluggers Sullivan They Came from the Bronx: How the Buffalo were Saved from Extinction Waldman Lion Dancer Waters Six-year-old Ernie Wong performs his first Lion Dance on the streets of New York City in celebration of Chinese New Year. Encounter Yolen When Columbus landed on the island of San Salvador in 1492, what he really discovered was a people with a culture and civilization of their own. Let's Read & Find Out Science (series) Harper Collins, publishers What’s is like to be a fish? Where does the garbage go? Find out the answers to these and other question through this series. The Brooklyn Bridge The Great Wall Machu Picchu The Great Pyramid The Roman Colosseum Mann Math Games for Kids Burns Kids Cooking: A Slightly Messy Manual Klutz Publishing Encyclopedia of the Dog/Cat/Horse

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FAMILY READ-ALOUDS The Indian in the Cupboard (series) Banks The Wizard of Oz Baum The Twenty-One Balloons DuBois The Story of Doctor Doolittle Lofting Mary Poppins Travers