Summer Reading 2013
Sign up at any Prince George’s County Memorial
Library System Branch beginning June 1.
Suggested Reading Lists
for Rising Kindergarten – 6th Grades
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Dear Parents and Guardian,
Summer is the perfect time to explore the wonderful world of books and reading.
Working as partners, the Prince George’s County Public Schools and the Prince George’s
County Memorial Library System created the recommended reading lists that follow.
All of the tiles are available at your public library and were selected with various interests and
reading levels in mind. Encourage your child to choose something that is fun and appeals to
them. A library card application is included in this booklet.
If you need more suggestions, ask the staff at your local public library for help; they are happy
to match a child’s interests and reading level to the right books.
Parents should not only encourage their children to read on their own, to reinforce learning
from the school year that has just ended, but also choose books to read aloud at home. Many
of the books on the list are available in recorded book format. Children can improve their
comprehension skills by reading with a recorded book, and recorded books provide great
family entertainment in the car.
It is important for children in all grades to read over the summer. Research has shown that
children who read at least 20 minutes a day during the summer months perform better in
school than those who do not.
The Library offers summer reading programs for preschoolers, children, teens and adults and
each program features prizes, events and reading suggestions. Go to any branch of the Prince
George’s County Memorial Library to sign up. We hope your child will participate in our
Summer Reading program.
Dig into Reading!
Prince George’s County Memorial Library System
and Prince George’s County Public Schools
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LARGO-KETTERING BRANCH
301-336-4044
9601 Capital Lane Largo MD 20774
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Sat. 10 am-5 pm
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301-699-3500
6532 Adelphi Rd., Hyattsville MD 20782
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am-5 pm
ACCOKEEK BRANCH
301-292-2880
15773 Livingston Rd., Accokeek MD 20607
Mon. & Wed. 1-9 pm, Tues. & Thurs. 10 am-6 pm,
Fri. Closed, Sat. 10 am-5 pm
LAUREL BRANCH
301-776-6790
507 7th St., Laurel MD 20707
Mon.-Wed. 10 am-9 pm, Thurs.-Fri. 10 am-6 pm,
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BADEN BRANCH
301-888-1152
13603 Baden-Westwood Rd.
Brandywine MD 20613
Mon.-Thurs. 10 am-6 pm (closed Noon-12:30 pm)
MOUNT RAINIER BRANCH
301-864-8937
3409 Rhode Island Ave., Mount Rainier MD 20712
Mon.-Wed. 10 am-6 pm (closed 2-2:30 pm)
Thurs. & Fri. Closed, Sat. 10 am-5 pm
BELTSVILLE BRANCH
301-937-0294
4319 Sellman Rd., Beltsville MD 20705
Mon. & Tues. 1-9 pm, Wed.-Fri. 10 am-6 pm, Sat.
10 am-5 pm
NEW CARROLLTON BRANCH
301-459-6900
7414 Riverdale Rd., New Carrollton MD 20784
Mon.-Wed. 10 am-9 pm, Thurs. & Fri. 10 am-6 pm,
Sat. 10 am-5 pm
BLADENSBURG BRANCH
301-927-4916
4820 Annapolis Rd., Bladensburg MD 20710
Mon.-Thurs. 11 am-7 pm, Fri. Closed,
Sat. 10 am-5 pm
OXON HILL BRANCH
301-839-2400
6200 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill MD 20745
Mon.-Wed. 10 am-9 pm, Thurs. & Fri. 10 am-6 pm,
Sat. 10 am-5 pm
BOWIE BRANCH
301-262-7000
15210 Annapolis Rd.
Bowie MD 20715
Mon.-Wed. 10 am-9 pm, Thurs.-Fri. 10 am-6 pm,
Sat. 10 am-5 pm
SOUTH BOWIE BRANCH
301-850-0475
15301 Hall Rd., Bowie MD 20721
Mon., Wed. & Fri. 10am-6pm, Tues. & Thurs. 1-9pm
Sat. 10 am-5 pm
SPAULDINGS BRANCH
301-817-3750
5811 Old Silver Hill Rd., District Heights MD 20747
Mon. & Tues. 1-9 pm, Wed.-Fri. 10 am-6 pm,
Sat. 10 am-5 pm
FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS BRANCH 301-883-2650
5904 Kolb St.
Fairmount Heights MD 20743
Mon.-Thurs. 11 am-7 pm, Fri. Closed,
Sat. 10 am-5 pm
SURRATTS-CLINTON BRANCH 301-868-9200
9400 Piscataway Rd., Clinton MD 20735
Mon.-Wed. 10 am-9 pm, Thurs. & Fri. 10 am-6 pm,
Sat. 10 am-5 pm
GLENARDEN BRANCH
240-696-3844
8724 Glenarden Pkwy.
Glenarden MD 20706
Mon. & Tues. Noon-8 pm, Wed. & Thurs.
10 am-6 pm, Fri. Closed, Sat. 10 am-5 pm
UPPER MARLBORO BRANCH
301-627-9330
14730 Main St., Upper Marlboro MD 20772
Mon.-Thurs. 11 am-7 pm, Fri. Closed,
Sat. 10 am-5 pm
GREENBELT BRANCH
301-345-5800
11 Crescent Rd., Greenbelt MD 20770
Mon. & Tues. 1-9 pm, Wed.-Fri. 10 am-6 pm, Sat.
10 am-5 pm
HILLCREST HEIGHTS BRANCH 301-630-4900
2398 Iverson St. Temple Hills MD 20748
Mon. & Wed., Noon-8 pm, Tues. & Thurs.
10 am-6 pm, Fri. Closed, Sat. 10 am-5 pm
HYATTSVILLE BRANCH
301-985-4690
6530 Adelphi Rd. Hyattsville MD 20782
Mon.-Wed. 10 am-9 pm, Thurs. & Fri. 10 am-6 pm,
Sat. 10 am-5 pm
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Dear Parent/Guardian:
The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System is cooperating with your child’s school
to help their students obtain library cards. Attached is a copy of our library card application.
We hope you take this opportunity to obtain a library card for your child if he/she does not
already have one.
A card may be used to check out material from any branch library in Prince George’s County.
We also offer internet access and online databases on our public access computers at the
branch libraries as well as remote access to many online resources from your home computer.
The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System makes most materials available to
library customers, regardless of age. Juveniles may not check out videos, DVDs, or films.
Since you are responsible for your child’s materials selection, we urge you to become familiar
with the Library’s collection to assist your child in choosing appropriate materials.
We need your approval in order to complete the application process. By signing the attached
agreement, you agree to be financially responsible for any overdue fines, lost materials, or any
other fees incurred on your child’s library card record. Please record your driver’s license
number or other appropriate identification number (i.e. Military ID, Age of Majority Card,
Passport, etc.) in the space provided and sign the back of the agreement. Please return the
signed and completed application with your child to the coordinator at the school. Please
Note: Your ID information and signature are required to complete the application.
Please counsel your child on the importance and value of his or her library card. If your child’s
library card is lost or stolen, report it immediately to the Library. You are responsible for any
materials that are borrowed using the card up until the time it is reported lost or stolen. We
also recommend that your child not loan his or her library card to anyone for any purpose.
Remember, you are responsible for all materials borrowed by anyone using your child’s card
and for any and all charges that may be incurred as a result.
We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to serving your family’s library needs for
many years to come.
Thank you.
The Staff of PGCMLS
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Rising Kindergartners
Titles may be available in Spanish, audio books or as eBooks.
Some are meant for an adult to read to a child and some are for the beginner reader.
FICTION
I Love Saturdays y Domingos
EASY ADA
by Alma Flor Ada
A girl has fun every Saturday with Grandpa and Grandma and cada Domingo con Abuelito y Abuelita.
When Sophie Gets Angry -- Really, Really Angry
by Molly Bang
When Sophie gets angry, watch out!
EASY BAN
My Father is Taller than a Tree
by Joseph Bruchac
Everyday activities become special when they are shared with Dad.
EASY BRU
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
EASY BUR
by Virginia Lee Burton
Can Mike’s steam shovel, Mary Anne, really dig as much in a day as a hundred men can dig in a week?
Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!
EASY CAR
by Nancy L. Carlson
Henry’s first day of school is finally here. He is ready to go. Look out kindergarten!
Go, Dog, Go!
by P.D. Eastman
Big dogs and little dogs, yellow dogs and green dogs—there are dogs everywhere.
EFB EAS
Corduroy
EASY FRE
by Don Freeman
Corduroy, the bear, lives at the store with the other toys. He would like a home and a friend to hug him.
Chicken Said, "Cluck!"
by Judyann Grant
Earl and Pearl want to grow pumpkins, but Chicken is always in the way.
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EFB GRA
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
EASY HEN
by Kevin Henkes
Lilly’s teacher says she must wait until recess or sharing time to show everyone her new purple purse.
She doesn’t want to wait. That is a big problem for Lilly.
26 Letters and 99 Cents
by Tana Hoban
Two books in one—oh, what fun!
EASY HOB
Kipper's A to Z: An Alphabet Adventure
EASY INK
by Mick Inkpen
A is for ant and Z is for zebra. Join Kipper and Arnold as they frolic through the alphabet.
Whistle for Willie
EASY KEA
by Ezra Jack Keats
Peter wishes that he could whistle. He practices all day to make his wish come true.
Kitty Cat, Kitty Cat, Are you Waking Up?
by Bill Martin
Join Kitty Cat as she wakes up, gets dressed and gets ready for school.
EASY MAR
My Day
EFB MCK
or other We Both Read books
by Sindy McKay
Kids and parents can take turn reading this story together. If this one is fun, why not try others in the
We Both Read series?
I Stink!
EASY MCM
by Kate McMullan
The garbage truck is big and noisy. It loves to gobble up stinky trash from all over town.
Lola at the Library
by Anna McQuinn
Join Lola and her Mommy as they enjoy a trip to the library and a special treat.
EASY MCQ
Ready, Set, Skip!
EASY OCO
by Jane O’Connor
She can leap and creep, burp and slurp – but not skip. With a little help from Mom, this girl goes from
can’t to can!
It’s Okay to Be Different
EASY PAR
by Todd Parr
"It's okay to be a different color," "It's okay to need some help,” and "It's okay to have a different nose.”
The Kissing Hand
EASY PEN
by Audrey Penn
Chester is nervous about starting Kindergarten, until Mommy shares with him the secret of the Kissing
Hand.
Max Found Two Sticks
EASY PIN
by Brian Pinkney
Buckets and boxes, bottles and cans—Max can tap out a beat on anything. How about you?
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Down by the Bay
EASY RAF
or other Raffi Songs to Read books
by Raffi
Did you ever see a moose kissing a goose or a fly wearing a tie? Try singing these silly rhymes; then
make up some of your own.
Good Night, Gorilla
EASY RAT
by Peggy Rathmann
The zookeeper says good night to all of the animals. They are not ready to go to sleep. Don’t tell!
I Love School!
EASY STU
by Philemon Sturges
Here are some of the things to love about going to kindergarten. Can you think of anymore?
Knuffle Bunny, Knuffle Bunny Too
or Knuffle Bunny Free
by Mo Willems
Keeping track of her special bunny is not always easy for Trixie—or her daddy!
EASY WIL
The Night Before Kindergarten
EASY WIN
by Natasha Wing
It is the first day of school! Join in the excitement as children pack their supplies, get their pictures
taken and say good-bye to Mom and Dad.
Apple Pie Fourth of July
EASY WON
by Janet S. Wong
The girl thinks that no one will want to buy Chinese food from her restaurant on the Fourth of July. She
just might be surprised.
Harry the Dirty Dog
EASY ZIO
by Gene Zion
Harry, the white dog with black spots, does not want to take his bath. He runs away from home and
gets so dirty that he becomes a black dog with white spots!
NONFICTION
Lots of Feelings
EASY 152.4 ROT
by Shelley Rotner
Sometimes our faces show how we are feeling inside—sad, grumpy, curious, or serious. The children
in this book have lots of feelings and you do, too!
Kindergarten Day USA and China;
EASY 371.218 MAR
Kindergarten Day China and USA
by Trish Marx and Ellen B. Senisi
A day of kindergarten in the United States and in China are very different, but also very much the same.
Strega Nona: An Original Tale
EASY 398.2 DEP
by Tomie de Paola
When Strega Nona goes to visit her friend, she warns Big Anthony to stay away from the magic pasta
pot.
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The Gingerbread Boy
EASY 398.2 GAL
by Paul Galdone
The little Gingerbread Boy is running away from everyone in town. If he runs as fast as he can, will they
ever catch him?
The Neighborhood Mother Goose
EASY 398.8 NEI
by Nina Crews
Rhyme along with Little Miss Muffet, Georgie Porgie, Jack Be Nimble and all of the neighborhood kids.
ABC for You and Me
by Margaret Girnis
Have fun with the alphabet.
EASY 411 GIR
Exactly the Opposite
by Tana Hoban
Push and pull. Open and shut. Look at the pictures to find the opposites.
EASY 428 HOB
We All Went on Safari: A Counting Journey Through Tanzania
EASY 513.2 KRE
by Laurie Krebs
Moja, mbili, tatu. One, two, three. Count the animals from one to ten in English and Swahili.
Spicy Hot Colors = Colores Picantes
by Sherry Shahan
You know your colors. Learn how to say them in Spanish.
EASY 535.6 SHA
About Reptiles: A Guide for Children
EASY 597.9 SIL
or other About Animal books
by Cathryn Sill
They have dry, scaly skin. Some have no legs at all. Their babies hatch from eggs. What are they?
How Many Baby Pandas?
by Sandra Markle
Count from one to eight and learn about pandas.
EASY 599.789 MAR
An Apple’s Life
EASY 634.11 DIC
by Nancy Dickmann
Watch an apple grow from seed to seedling, from blossom to flower, and finally from flower to fruit.
May I Pet Your Dog?
EASY 636.7 CAL
by Stephanie Calmenson
Say hello to dogs named Harry, Twigs and Chester. They will help you learn the best way to make
friends with dogs you meet.
10 Things I Can Do to Help My World
EASY 640 WAL
by Melanie Walsh
Do you turn off the water when brushing your teeth? That is just one of the 10 easy things you can do
to help the world.
Can You See What I See? Cool Collections
or other Can You See What I See books
by Walter Wick
I spy a butterfly hiding in the buttons. Can you see what I see?
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EASY 793.73 WIC
Dinosaurs Galore!
EASY 811 ANDREAE
by Giles Andreae
Twelve poems about twelve different dinosaurs—have you heard of them all?
Rising 1st Graders
Titles may be available in Spanish, audio books or as eBooks.
Some are meant for an adult to read to a child and some are for the beginning reader.
FICTION
Wiggle and Waggle
EFB ARN
by Caroline Arnold
Wiggle and Waggle are best friends. They are also worms. Share their adventures and learn a few
facts about worms.
Hi, Fly Guy!
or other Fly Guy books
by Tedd Arnold
Buzz has a new pet. It can say his name!
EFB ARN
We’re Going on a Lion Hunt
by David Axtell
Travel through the African savannah with two brave sisters looking for a lion.
EASY AXT
Sid and Sam
by Nola Buck
Sometimes things get silly when two good friends are having fun.
EFB BUC
Biscuit
or other Biscuit books
by Alyssa Capucilli
It’s time for bed, but puppy Biscuit would rather play.
EFB CAP
Have You Seen My Cat?
by Eric Carle
A boy finds many other cats while he is searching for the one he has lost.
EFB CAR
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Max Spaniel: Dinosaur Hunt
EFB CAT
by David Catrow
Max Spaniel is on the hunt for dinosaurs in his back yard – and he finds one! Or does he?
I’m the Best
EASY COU
by Lucy Cousins
Dog’s bragging makes his friends sad until they mix things up and teach him how to be a good friend.
¡Perros! ¡Perros! Dogs! Dogs!
by Ginger Foglesong Guy
“¡Muchos perros! Lots of dogs! ¿A dónde van? Where are they going?”
EASY GUY
Night Shift
by Jessie Hartland
Discover a nighttime world of people who go to work while you are sleeping!
EASY HAR
Do Unto Otters: a Book about Manners
by Laurie Keller
How do Mr. Rabbit and his neighbors get along? By following a few simple rules
EASY KEL
Ling and Ting: Not Exactly the Same
by Grace Lin
Twins Ling and Ting may look the same, but they are very different in other ways.
Two Feet Up, Two Feet Down
by Pamela Love
“Two feet up. Two feet down. Swing the jump rope round and round.”
EFB LIN
EFB LOV
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
EASY MAR
by Bill Martin
What happens when all of the letters of the alphabet race to the top of the coconut tree?
Messy Bessey
EFB MCK
or other Messy Bessey books
by Pat McKissack
There's gum on the ceiling and jam on the floor, so Bessey gets busy cleaning her room.
SuperHero ABC
EASY MCL
by Bob McLeod
There is a superhero for every letter of the alphabet starting with Astro-man who is “always alert for an
alien attack.”
Martha Calling
EASY MED
or other Martha books
by Susan Meddaugh
Martha the talking dog goes to a No Dog Allowed hotel disguised as Grandma. When she orders a big
meal from room service, she nearly causes a riot!
Joshua James Likes Trucks
EFB PET
by Catherine Petrie
He likes big trucks and little trucks, trucks that go up and down. “Joshua James just likes trucks.”
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Hop on Pop
by Dr. Seuss
Can you read some of the words in this silly book?
EFB SEU
Duck on a Bike
by David Shannon
The barnyard will never be the same after Duck learns to ride a bike.
EASY SHA
Wild About Books
by Judy Sierra
Molly the librarian starts something big when she drives the bookmobile to the zoo.
EASY SIE
Baa-Choo!
EFB WEE
by Sarah Weeks
Sam the lamb starts to sneeze but can’t finish. He has the ahhh, but not the choo! Maybe his friends
can help.
A Chair for My Mother
EASY WIL
by Vera B. Williams
A young girl, her mother and her grandmother save their coins to buy a beautiful, comfy armchair after
their furniture is destroyed in a fire.
The Night Before First Grade
by Natasha Wing
Best friends Penny and Jenny start First Grade with a big surprise.
EASY WIN
NONFICTION
Our Earth: Making Less Trash
EASY 363.728 HOC
by Peggy Hock
What can be done to help the planet stay healthy? Reduce, reuse and recycle.
Adelita: A Mexican Cinderella Story
EASY 398.2 DEP
by Tomie DePaola
“Hace mucho tiempo – a long time ago in a village in Mexico…” So begins a favorite story set in a new
place.
The Coming of Night: a Yoruba Tale from West Africa
by James Riordan
The story of how night was brought to the earth.
EASY 398.2 RIO
Uno, Dos, Tres=One, Two, Three
by Pat Mora
Practice your counting in Spanish and English.
EASY 468.1 MOR
I Can Count Money
by Rebecca Wingard-Nelson
With the help of photos of both coins and paper bills, you can too!
EASY 513.2 WIN
A Second Is a Hiccup: a Child’s Book of Time
EASY 529.7 HUT
by H. J. Hutchins
It takes a second to kiss your mom and a minute to sing a little song. In a month or a year a lot more
can happen.
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Pop! A Book About Bubbles
by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Do you like to blow bubbles? Did you ever wonder why they are round?
EASY 530.42 BRA
Actual Size
EASY 591.41 JEN
by Steve Jenkins
How big is a gorilla’s hand? Or a giant squid’s eye? Find out by seeing pictures of their actual sizes.
The Tooth Book: A Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums
EASY 617.6 MIL
by Edward Miller
Have you and your friends started losing teeth? What a good thing you are growing new ones because
without teeth, it would be hard to eat, talk or learn to whistle.
If You Decide to Go to the Moon
by Faith McNulty
Three, two, one, BLAST OFF! Take an imaginary trip to the moon.
Meet My Neighbor, the Restaurant Owner
or other Meet My Neighbor books
by Marc Crabtree
Everyone in the neighborhood has a job to do!
EASY 629.45 MCN
EASY 647.9 CRA
Today Is Monday
EASY 782.42 CAR
by Eric Carle
Do you like string beans on Monday, spaghetti on Tuesday or a treat later in the week? Come and eat it
up!
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
EASY 796.357 NOR
by Jack Norworth
When you sing along with this old favorite, you'll feel like you're there in the crowd eating peanuts and
cheering your favorite baseball team.
Honey, I Love: and other love poems
EASY 811.54 GREENFIELD
by Eloise Greenfield
This girl loves the way her cousin talks. She loves cool water from a hose on a hot and icky day. She
loves lots of things.
Me on the Map
EASY 912.014 SWE
by Joan Sweeney
“…in rooms, in houses, on streets, in towns, in countries all over the world, everybody has their own
special place on the map.”
Wangari’s Trees of Peace:
EASY BIOGRAPHY MAATHAI WIN
a True Story from Africa
by Jeanette Winter
This true story of Wangari Maathai, environmentalist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, shows that
with vision and determination, one person can inspire great change.
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Rising 2nd Graders
Titles may be available in Spanish, audio books or as eBooks.
Some are meant for an adult to read to a child and some are for the beginning reader.
FICTION
A Bear for Miguel
EFB ALP
by Elaine Marie Alphin
On market day, María is asked to trade her stuffed bear, Paco, for food to feed her family.
The Adventures of Taxi Dog
EASY BAR
by Debra Barracca
Maxi was once a sad dog without a home. Now he rides around New York City all day with his good
friend, Jim the taxi driver.
A Birthday for Bear
EFB BEC
by Bonny Becker
Bear wants to spend his birthday alone, cleaning his house in peace, but a cheerful Mouse keeps
bothering him.
Benny and Penny in Just Pretend: A Toon Book
by Geoffrey Hayes
Benny does not want to play with little sister Penny.
EFB GRAPHIX BEN
Cork and Fuzz: Short and Tall
EFB CHA
or other Cork and Fuzz books
by Dori Chaconas
Cork, a short muskrat, decides that he since he is older than his young possum friend, Fuzz, he should
also be taller.
Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown
EFB DAN
or other A is for Amber books
by Paula Danziger
Mrs. Wilson has moved away and Amber Brown doesn’t know who the new teacher will be. Who will
protect her from mean Hannah?
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Stinky: A Toon Book
EFB GRAPHIX DAV
by Eleanor Davis
A monster named Stinky is very happy living in a smelly, mucky and slimy swamp until a kid from town
arrives. Stinky has to figure out how to get rid of him for good.
Gilbert, the Surfer Dude
EFB DEG
by Diane de Groat
Gilbert loves his cool, new bathing suit, but it is too big. This might be a problem.
Oh No, Gotta Go!
EASY ELY
by Susan Middleton Elya
“‘Where is un baño? Dónde está? I really do need one,’ I told mi mamá.” Out for a ride, Papá must find
un baño and fast!
The Day of Ahmed's Secret
EASY HEI
by Florence Parry Heide
All day long Ahmed keeps his secret to himself. What do you think his secret might be?
You Read to Me, I'll Read to You
or other You Read to Me books
by Mary Ann Hoberman
Have fun reading together with a friend.
EASY HOB
The Mystery of the Missing Dog
EFB HOO
by Gwendolyn Hooks
Alex is worried. He has looked everywhere he can think of for his dog, Jet. He isn’t outside, in the
basement or under the bed. What if Jet is really lost?
Houndsley and Catina
EFB HOW
or other Houndsley and Catina books
by James Howe
Some people think that a dog and cat cannot get along. Meet Houndsley and Catina; they are best
friends.
Lionel in the Summer
EFB KRE
or other Lionel books
by Stephen Krensky
Lionel and his big sister Louise can't agree about anything they want to do during the summer, but they
both think ice cream is the best treat.
Days with Frog and Toad
EFB LOB
or other Frog and Toad books
by Arnold Lobel
Toad leaves his house a mess; Frog likes things neat. Frog tells a scary story; Toad doesn't believe
him. They are different, but they are still close friends.
Little Critter: Just a Little Sick
EFB MAY
or other I Can Read Little Critter books
by Mercer Mayer
Little Critter is feeling just a little sick, so Mom lets him stay home from school. Hooray! But when she
takes him to the doctor and makes him stay in bed all day, he REALLY feels awful.
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Fancy Nancy Sees Stars
EFB OCO
or other I Can Read Fancy Nancy Books
by Jane O’Connor
Nancy adores stars and can’t wait for her class visit to the planetarium. When a late babysitter and a
rainstorm make her miss the night show, what can Fancy Nancy do to make it all better?
Ruby the Copycat
EASY RAT
by Peggy Rathmann
From her first day in Miss Hart's class, Ruby copies Angela. By the end of the week, Angela is angry.
How can she get Ruby to stop being a copycat?
Aggie and Ben: Three Stories
EFB RIE
or other Aggie books
by Lori Ries
Dad takes Ben on a surprise trip to the pet shop. Which pet should Ben choose? That funny dog,
Aggie!
Mr. Putter and Tabby Fly the Plane
EFB RYL
or other Mr. Putter and Tabby books
by Cynthia Rylant
While flying his new remote-control airplane, Mr. Putter has lots of fun and makes a new friend.
Green Eggs and Ham
EFB SEU
by Dr. Seuss
“I would not like them here or there. I would not like them anywhere. I do not like green eggs and ham. I
do not like them, Sam-I-am.”
Alicia’s Happy Day
EASY STA
by Meg Starr
Alicia greets her neighbors as she walks through the neighborhood to a special party. On her way, the
Icey man gives her four scoops of Helado de Coco. Wow! What a happy day it is.
Amanda Pig and the Really Hot Day
EFB VAN
by Jean Van Leeuwen
Amanda Pig is hot and sticky. Her grape ice pop melts fast, so she is hot and sticky and drippy. If only
she could cool off.
Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend
by Mélanie Watt
Join Scaredy Squirrel on his journey to make a perfectly safe friend.
EASY WAT
There is a Bird on your Head!
EFB WIL
or other Elephant & Piggie books
by Mo Willems
Gerald finds that there is something worse than a bird on your head – two birds on your head!
Can Piggie help her best friend?
NONFICTION
Dinosaurs Go Green!
by Laurene Krasny Brown
Don’t be a Slobosaurus! Use less, recycle and help take care of our earth.
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EASY 333.72 BRO
Zomo the Rabbit: a Trickster Tale from West Africa
EASY 398.2 MCD
BY Gerald McDermott
Zomo wants Wisdom from the Sky God, but first he must do three things…things no one can do!
I Saw You in the Bathtub, and Other Folk Rhymes
EASY 398.8 I
Some very silly rhymes can be found in this book! Try to say them without laughing.
Molly the Pony: A True Story
EASY 636.1 KAS
by Pam Kaster
When Molly’s leg is injured, she gets a new leg made of metal and a special job.
How a Seed Grows Into a Sunflower
EASY 583.99 STE
by David Stewart
Sunflowers are beautiful to look at. Read all about them and learn how to grow one of your own.
Wiggling Worms at Work
EASY 592.64 PFE
by Wendy Pfeffer
Even though they have no eyes, legs or ears, worms do important work to help plants grow.
Amazing Snakes!
EASY 597.96 THO
by Sarah L. Thomson
“There are more than 2,000 different kinds of snakes. Some are shorter than a pencil. Some are almost
as long as a school bus.”
Do Dolphins Really Smile?
EASY 599.53 DRI
by Laura Driscoll
Dolphins are friendly and they love to play. You may be surprised at how smart they are.
Cheetahs
by Laura F. Marsh
Learn all about the world’s fastest land animal.
EASY 599.7 MAR
Cool Robots
EASY 629.892 KEN
by Sean Kenney
Get great ideas on how to build awesome robots, transformers and spaceships with LEGO bricks.
How Did That Get in My Lunchbox?: The Story of Food
by Christine Butterworth
Learn step-by-step how some of your favorite foods end up as your lunch.
EASY 641.3 BUT
Ice Cream: The Full Scoop
EASY 641.862 GIB
by Gail Gibbons
Summer is a great time to eat ice cream. Maybe you’ve wondered how ice cream is made. Find out in
this book.
More than Meets the Eye: Seeing Art with all Five Senses
EASY 759 RAC
by Bob Raczka
Have you ever tasted a painting? These pictures look so real, you can almost smell the cakes. Yummy!
Capital!: Washington D.C. from A to Z
EASY 975.3 MEL
by Laura Krauss Melmed
From the Air and Space Museum to the National Zoo, there are many places to see. Which ones would
you like to visit?
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Elizabeth Leads the Way
EASY BIOGRAPHY STANTON STO
by Tanya Lee Stone
A rule-breaking girl becomes a woman who changes America forever. All because she would not take
NO for an answer.
Thurgood Marshall
EASY BIOGRAPHY MARSHALL TAY
by Christine Taylor-Butler
He was born in Baltimore, the great-grandson of a slave. He worked to end segregation. Then
Thurgood Marshall became the first African American appointed to the United States Supreme Court.
ADVANCED READERS
Are you looking for something more challenging? The Prince George’s County Public Schools Talented
and Gifted and Elementary Reading Office suggest these titles:
Ivy + Bean Break the Fossil Record
or other Ivy + Bean books
by Annie Barrows
J FICTION BAR
The Dog that Stole Football Plays
by Matt Christopher
J FICTION CHR
Mercy Watson to the Rescue
or other Mercy Watson books
by Kate DiCamillo
J FICTION DIC
The Hundred Dresses
by Eleanor Estes
J FICTION EST
The Honest to Goodness Truth
by Patricia McKissack
EASY MCK
Tar Beach
by Faith Ringgold
EASY RIN
Marvin Redpost
or other Marvin Redpost books
by Louis Sachar
J FICTION SAC
Emma’s Rug
by Allen Say
EASY SAY
Maybelle in the Soup
or Maybelle Goes to Tea
by Katie Speck
J FICTION SPE
Down Comes the Rain
by Franklyn M. Branley
J 551.57 BRA
I See a Kookaburra!
by Steve Jenkins
EASY 591.57 JEN
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Dinothesaurus: Prehistoric Poems and Paintings
by Douglas Florian
26 Fairmount Avenue
by Tomie dePaola
J 811.54 FLORIAN
J BIOGRAPHY DEPAOLA
Rising 3rd Graders
Titles may be available in Spanish, large print, audio books or as eBooks.
FICTION
Young Cam Jansen and the Dinosaur Game
EFB ADL
or other Young Cam Jansen books
by David A. Adler
Cam closes her eyes, says "Click," and uses her special memory to solve mysteries.
Rabbit & Robot: The Sleepover
EFB BEL
by Cece Bell
Rabbit’s sleepover list: make pizza, watch TV, play Go Fish, go to bed. But Robot does not want carrots
on his pizza – he wants nails!
Franny K. Stein: Mad Scientist
J FICTION BEN
or other Franny K. Stein books
by Jim Benton
Franny is not like the other kids. She likes bats and tarantulas and knows how to use science to save
the day.
Wagon Wheels
EFB BRE
by Barbara Brenner
The three young Maldie brothers are left to take care of themselves on the frontier while their daddy
looks for better land.
The Buddy Files: The Case of the Lost Boy
J FICTION BUT
By Dori Hillestad Butler
King finds himself in the pound when his family goes missing. He is adopted by a new family, but his
new boy disappears too. The dog detective must find answers fast!
Bink and Gollie
J FICTION DIC
by Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee
Three stories show that although these two girls may be very different, they will always be Best Friends
Forever.
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Mercy Watson to the Rescue
J FICTION DIC
or other Mercy Watson books
by Kate DiCamillo
Mr. and Mrs. Watson love their pet pig, Mercy. Mercy loves buttered toast. This leads her to drive a car,
stop a robbery and annoy the ladies next door.
The Storyteller’s Candle: La velita de los cuentos
SPANISH EASY GON
by Lucio González
In 1929, Pura Belpré was the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City. After she told stories in
Spanish and English at their schools, children in El Barrio began to visit the library with their families.
Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel
J FICTION GRI
or other Dyamonde Daniel books
by Nikki Grimes
Nothing keeps Dyamonde down for long—even moving after her parents’ divorce. She gets to know the
people in her new neighborhood but still misses her best friend.
From Slave to Soldier
by Deborah Hopkinson
Johnny hated being a slave, but is he ready to be a Civil War soldier?
EFB HOP
Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Takes Off
J FICTION JUL
by Jacqueline Jules
When Freddie Ramos comes home from school, he finds a box with strange shoes inside - sneakers
that give him super speed.
The Case of the Stinky Socks
J MYSTERY MON
or other Milo and Jazz Mystery books
by Lewis Montgomery
With the help of a detective-in-training kit, Milo joins his new neighbor, Jazz, to find out who stole the
lucky socks from the high school baseball team.
Annie and Simon
J FICTION ONE
by Catharine O’Neill
Little sister Annie likes to talk—a lot—about what she’s going to be when she grows up, about picnics
and meteors, about loons and canoes and stars. Luckily, her big brother Simon is a very good
listener… and knows how to fix bee stings.
Dinosaurs before Dark
J SERIES OSB
or other Magic Tree House books
by Mary Pope Osborne
Enter the Magic Tree House and travel back in time, sharing adventures with Jack and Annie.
Clementine
J FICTION PEN
or other Clementine books
by Sara Pennypacker
All day long she hears, “Clementine, you need to pay attention…Clementine, there’s nothing funny
about this…Clementine, I’ve told you a hundred times….” How can she always be in so much trouble
when she tries so hard to be good?
Rescue on the Outer Banks
J FICTION RAN
by Candice F. Ransom
In the midst of a hurricane, can ten-year-old Sam and his horse, Ginger, rescue the shipwrecked
people before they drown?
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Good Night, Good Knight
EFB THO
or other Good Knight books
by Shelley Moore Thomas
Good Knight is guarding the castle when he hears a very loud roar coming from a deep, dark cave.
Keena Ford and the Second-Grade Mix-Up
J FICTION THO
by Melissa Thomson
The teacher brought a delicious chocolate cake to school to celebrate Keena’s birthday, but there is a
BIG problem. It isn’t really her birthday!
Upstairs Mouse, Downstairs Mole
EFB YEE
or other Mouse and Mole books
by Wong Herbert Yee
Mouse and Mole are neighbors and try to get along. But Mole eats beetles and is happy in the dark,
while Mouse eats smelly cheese in her sunny house. Will they ever really be friends?
Number One Kid
J SERIES ZIG
by Patricia Reilly Giff
Mitchell is worried. All of the other kids have gotten prizes. He wants to be Number One at something
too!
NONFICTION
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale
EASY 398.2 STE
by John Steptoe
A great king invites the most worthy and beautiful daughters in the land to come to the city so he can
choose one of them to become his queen.
I Get Wet
EASY 546.22 COB
by Vicki Cobb
Know the fastest way to cool off on a hot summer day? Know what happens when you stay outside in
the rain? You get WET!
Boy, Were We Wrong About Dinosaurs!
EASY 567.9 KUD
by Kathleen V. Kudlinski
When dinosaur bones were first found in China, people thought they were the bones of dragons. Boy,
were they wrong!
After the Dinosaurs: Mammoths and Fossil Mammals
by Charlotte Lewis Brown
If you like dinosaurs, you’ll love these crazy-looking mammals.
EASY 569 BRO
Surprising Sharks
EASY 597.3 DAV
by Nicola Davies
Don’t be frightened! Every shark is not a human-eating giant. Sharks come in many different shapes
and sizes.
Red-Eyed Tree Frog
EASY 597.87 COW
by Joy Cowley
It is night in the tropical rain forest. A red-eyed tree frog hunts for food. Watch out for the snake!
The Busy Body Book: A Kid's Guide to Fitness
by Lizzy Rockwell
EASY 612 ROC
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Your body systems work to keep you moving. “A body that gets busy each day stays strong, healthy,
and happy.”
Dogs
J 636.7 SIM
by Seymour Simon
If you like dogs, you are not the only one. They are the most popular pet in the world.
Pretend Soup and Other Real Recipes
J 641.5 KAT
by Mollie Katzen and Ann Henderson
Easy recipes with pictures show you how to make such yummy things as Popovers, Golden Coins,
Polka Dot Rice and more!
My Basketball Book
or My Soccer, My Baseball, My Football book
by Gail Gibbons
If you are playing or just rooting for a team, sports are fun!
EASY 796.323 GIB
Meet Danitra Brown
EASY 811 GRIMES
or Danitra Brown, Class Clown
J 811.54 GRIMES
by Nikki Grimes
Zuri writes poems about her best friend, Danitra Brown, who just happens to be “the greatest, most
splendiferous girl in town.”
Guyku
by Bob Raczka
“If this puddle could / talk, I think it would tell me / to splash my sister.”
EASY 811.6 RAC
Tut’s Mummy: Lost...and Found
EASY 932 DON
by Judy Donnelly
Long ago a young king of Egypt died. His mummy was buried for over 3000 years before it was found.
Shanyi Goes to China
EASY 951 SO
by Sungwan So
Shanyi explores the yummy food and cultures of China when she visits her relatives. Their way of life is
a mix of old and new customs.
I Am Rosa Parks
EASY BIOGRAPHY PARKS
by Rosa Parks
“Some people think that I kept my seat because I’d had a hard day, but that is not true. I was just tired
of giving in.” Rosa Parks tells the story of her life and how she helped to start the civil rights movement.
George Did It
EASY BIOGRAPHY WASHINGTON JUR
by Suzanne Jurmain
He said yes when he was asked to fight for freedom. He said yes when he was asked to help design
the government. When George Washington was asked to be our first President, he wanted to say no.
ADVANCED READERS
Are you looking for something more challenging? The Prince George’s County Public Schools Talented
and Gifted and Elementary Reading Office suggest these titles:
The Hero Revealed
or other Extraordinary Adventures of Ordinary Boy books
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J FICTION BON
by William Boniface
The Chocolate Touch
by Patrick Skene Catling
J FICTION CAT
Ralph S. Mouse
by Beverly Cleary
J FICTION CLE
I, Amber Brown
or other Amber Brown books
by Paula Danziger
J FICTION DAN
Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye
or other Geronimo Stilton books
J SERIES GER
Pippi Longstocking
by Astrid Lindgren
J FICTION LIN
Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days!
by Stephen Manes
J FICTION MAN
Thank You, Mr. Falker
by Patricia Polacco
J FICTION POL
Shh! We're Writing the Constitution
by Jean Fritz
J 342.73 FRI
Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal: A Worldwide Cinderella
by Paul Fleischman
EASY 398.2 FLE
Talkin' About Bessie: The Story of Aviator Bessie Coleman
by Nikki Grimes
J 811.54 GRIMES
It's Raining Pigs & Noodles: Poems
by Jack Prelutsky
J 811.54 PRELUTSKY
Mummies, Tombs, and Treasure
by Lila Perl
J 932 PER
Rising 4th Graders
Titles may be available in Spanish, large print, audio books or as eBooks.
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FICTION
Anna Hibiscus
J SERIES ANN
or other Anna Hibiscus books
By Atinuke
Anna Hibiscus lives in Africa, Amazing Africa, with her whole big, wonderful, loving family. She loves to
splash in the sea with her cousins and have parties with her aunties. But more than anything else in the
world, Anna Hibiscus would love to see snow!
Bad Kitty Gets a Bath
J FICTION BRU
By Nick Bruel
In this very funny story, when it is time for Bad Kitty’s bath, she really lives up to her name!
Ramona the Pest
J FICTION CLE
or other Ramona or Henry Huggins books
by Beverly Cleary
Ramona loves school and her teacher, but she cannot seem to stay out of trouble!
Phineas L. MacGuire Erupts!
J FICTION DOW
or Phineas L. MacGuire -- Gets Slimed!
by Frances O'Roark Dowell
Boy scientist Phineas MacGuire is interested in doing experiments about everything, especially mold
and slime.
Sassy: Little Sister Is Not My Name
J FICTION DRA
by Sharon M. Draper
Sassy doesn’t like being called “Little Sister.” She doesn’t like wearing boring uniforms to school. She
loves lip gloss and glitter and her “Sassy Sack” which is filled with just the right thing to solve any
problem.
Nikki & Deja
J FICTION ENG
by Karen English
Nikki and Deja live next door to one another and are very best friends. Things are great until a new girl
moves to their block and brings big time trouble.
The Whipping Boy
J FICTION FLE
by Sid Fleischman
No one is allowed to punish the prince and your sorry job is to take the whippings meant for him. But,
one night, Prince Brat commands you to run away with him. Let the adventure and danger begin!
Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Stuart Little
J FICTION GIF
or other Moxy Maxwell books
by Peggy Elizabeth Gifford
Moxy has the whole summer to write a book report for the first day of fourth grade. How did the last day
of vacation come so quickly?
Babymouse: Queen of the World
J GRAPHIX FICTION BAB
or other Babymouse books
by Jennifer Holm
Babymouse dreams big! Meet her best friend Wilson, the hated Felicia Furrypaws and others in these
fast and fun graphic novels.
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Ruby Lu, Brave and True
J FICTION LOO
or Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything
by Lenore Look
Meet Ruby Lu. She’s a girl with big ideas, lots to do and plenty to worry about.
Akimbo and the Lions
J FICTION MCC
by Alexander McCall Smith
Deciding to raise an abandoned lion cub gives Akimbo more adventure than he bargained for.
Judy Moody or Stink: the Incredible Shrinking Kid
J SERIES MCD
or other Judy Moody or Stink books
by Megan McDonald
Join in the Moody family fun! Meet Judy, who is really very moody and her younger brother Stink. Do
you suppose he is really stinky?
Away West
J FICTION MCK
or other Scraps of Time books
by Pat McKissack
Thirteen-year-old Everett was determined to seek his fortune in the West—a place, he had heard,
where black pioneers were free to follow their dreams.
The New Kid at School
or other Dragonslayer’s Academy books
by Kate McMullan
A dragon slayer who doesn’t like to hurt things? How is that going to work?
J SERIES DRA
Nim's Island
J FICTION ORR
by Wendy Orr
Nim’s father is missing. Now, she is alone on the island only with her animal friends and her solarpowered computer.
Calvin Coconut: Trouble Magnet
J FICTION SAL
by Graham Salisbury
Living in Hawaii is great, but life still has its problems. Calvin is excited to start fourth grade, but from
day one, nothing goes right.
The Shark Attacks of 1916
J FICTION TAR
by Lauren Tarshis
The summer of 1916 saw an unusual number of shark attacks along the New Jersey shore. But sharks,
especially great white ones, don’t swim up fresh water creeks…or do they? Based on true events.
Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World
J FICTION WAL
by Mildred Pitts Walter
Justin thinks he know what it means to be a man, until he spends some time on Grandfather’s ranch.
Freedom on the Menu: the Greensboro Sit-Ins
J FICTION WEA
by Carole Boston Weatherford
Life was different in 1960. It was a time when a girl wasn’t allowed to sit at the lunch counter if she was
African American, but times were changing.
NONFICTION
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The Rough-Face Girl
by Rafe Martin
A Native American telling of the classic Cinderella story.
J 398.2 MAR
Working with Fractions
J 513.26 ADL
by David A. Adler
One slice of pizza is ⅛ of a pizza pie. Learning fractions may not be as hard as you think.
Nic Bishop Butterflies and Moths
J 595.789 BIS
by Nic Bishop
Awesome photographs! Fun facts. Interesting information. Discover all about these incredible insects.
The Emperor Lays an Egg
J 598.47 GUI
by Brenda Z. Guiberson
Mother penguin lays an egg. She and father penguin must keep it from freezing in the icy Antarctic
weather. What a truly amazing accomplishment this is!
Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle
J 636.7 DEN
by Brian Dennis, Kirby Larson and Mary Nethery
The amazing true story of a wild dog who befriended Marine Major Brian Dennis in Iraq. When they got
separated, Nubs ran 70 miles through the desert to rejoin his friend.
Cook it Together
by Annabel Karmel
Ten basic ingredients–lots of good things to make and eat!
J 641.5 KAR
Kids Draw Animals
by Christopher Hart
Get some paper, a sharp pencil and open this book. You are ready to draw!
J 743.6 HAR
The Great Serum Race: Blazing the Iditarod Trail
J 798.83 MIL
by Debbie S. Miller
In 1925 Alaska, it was a race against time, Mother Nature and a deadly disease. A needed serum must
get to Nome before more people die. Will the mushers and their dogs be able to beat the odds and
save a town?
Laugh-Eteria
J 811.54 FLORIAN
By Douglas Florian
“One was a black belt. One was a brown. One had a loose belt; His pants fell down.”
Just Joking: 300 Hilarious, Tricky Tongue Twisters, and Ridiculous
J 818.602 JUS
Riddles
By National Geographic Kids
Q: What do planets use to download music? A: Neptunes! This book has lots more jokes like this one!
All Stations! Distress!: April 15, 1912, the Day the Titanic Sank
J 910.91 BRO
by Don Brown
She was meant to be unsinkable, but on April 15, 1912, the unthinkable happened: the RMS Titanic
sank in the frigid waters of the northern Atlantic Ocean. Over 1,500 people died. Read this thrilling
account of one of the world’s deadliest maritime disaster.
George Crum and the Saratoga Chip
by Gaylia Taylor
Ever wonder where potato chips came from?
EASY BIOGRAPHY CRUM TAY
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Mary Leakey: Archaeologist Who Really Dug Her Work
by Mike Venezia
A funny and pun-filled look at the life of a remarkable scientist.
J BIOGRAPHY LEAKEY VEN
Abe’s Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln
J BIOGRAPHY LINCOLN RAP
by Doreen Rappaport
From the time he was a young boy, Abraham Lincoln knew in his heart that slavery was deeply wrong.
He taught himself by reading books, tried to be honest, and became our 16th President. Was he the
best President ever? You Decide!
Barack Obama: United States President
J BIOGRAPHY OBAMA EDW
by Roberta Edwards
Do you think you have heard everything about Barack Obama? You just might find out a few things you
didn’t know.
ADVANCED READERS
Are you looking for something more challenging? The Prince George’s County Public Schools Talented
and Gifted and Elementary Reading Office suggest these titles:
A Lion to Guard Us
by Clyde Robert Bulla
J FICTION BUL
No Talking
by Andrew Clements
J FICTION CLE
Love That Dog
by Sharon Creech
J FICTION CRE
The Tale of Despereaux
by Kate DiCamillo
J FICTION DIC
Gone-Away Lake
by Elizabeth Enright
J FICTION ENR
Shoeless Joe & Me
by Dan Gutman
J FICTION GUT
The Year of Miss Agnes
by Kirkpatrick Hill
J FICTION HIL
Everything on a Waffle
by Polly Horvath
J FICTION HOR
From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
by E.L. Konigsburg
J FICTION KON
Anastasia Krupnik
or other Anastasia books
by Lois Lowry
J FICTION LOW
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Boys Rock! or The Girls Take Over
or other Boys Versus Girls books
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
J FICTION NAY
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh
by Robert C. O'Brien
J FICTION OBR
Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices
by Paul Fleischman
George Washington Carver
by Tonya Bolden
J 811 FLEISCHMAN
J BIOGRAPHY CARVER BOL
Rising 5th Graders
Titles may be available in Spanish, large print, audio books or as eBooks.
FICTION
The Penderwicks
by Jeanne Birdsall
Adventure awaits the Penderwick sisters when they go on summer vacation.
J FICTION BIR
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing,
Superfudge, or other Fudge books
by Judy Blume
If you think your family is a little crazy, spend some time with the Hatchers!
J FICTION BLU
The Crow-Girl: the Children of Crow Cove
J FICTION BRE
by Bodil Bredsdorff
A girl and her grandmother live alone by the sea. When the grandmother dies, the girl struggles to find
a new life.
A Week in the Woods
J FICTION CLE
by Andrew Clements
Mark and his teacher, Mr. Maxwell, don’t get along. Will this be a problem on the fifth grade camping
trip?
Mr. Chickee’s Funny Money
or Mr. Chickee’s Messy Mission
J FICTION CUR
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by Christopher Paul Curtis
If the quadrillion dollar bill was real it would have a picture of a U.S. President on it— not a picture of
soul singer James Brown. But if it is a fake, why is Federal Agent Fondoo so hot to get his hands on it?
Because of Winn-Dixie
J FICTION DIC
by Kate DiCamillo
Opal explores her new town, making friends with some strange people and a big, ugly dog she names
Winn-Dixie.
Hotel for Dogs
J FICTION DUN
by Lois Duncan
Along comes a stray dog with puppies. Before they know it, Andi and her brother, Bruce, are running a
secret hotel for dogs.
Brendan Buckley's Universe and Everything in It
J FICTION FRA
by Sundee T. Frazier
One summer day, 10-year-old Brendan has a chance encounter with the white grandfather he has
never met and his mother refuses to talk about.
Coraline
J FICTION GAI
by Neil Gaiman
One day Coraline steps through a mysterious door into another house that seems to be like her house.
There she meets her “other” parents and Coraline soon realizes that she wants to go home.
Dexter the Tough
J FICTION HAD
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
So much is going wrong in Dexter’s world. He doesn’t know how it will ever get better. Can his life ever
be what it used to be?
Catwings and Catwings Return
J FANTASY LEG
by Ursula Le Guin
Mrs. Jane Tabby has four kittens, each one born with wings. She knows that the city is not a safe place
for them and urges them to fly away. But little does she know how dangerous the countryside can be
too!
Midnight for Charlie Bone
J FICTION NIM
or other Children of the Red King books
by Jenny Nimmo
Charlie was an ordinary 10-year-old until the day he overheard the thoughts of people in photographs.
Now he attends Bloor’s Academy where all of the students are endowed with magical talents.
Captain Nobody
J FICTION PIT
By Dean Pitchford
Captain Nobody? Not an impressive superhero name, is it? But for Newt it says it all. He just might be
surprised at how suddenly he can make a difference in his town, and in his family too.
Knights of the Kitchen Table
J FICTION SCI
or other Time Warp Trio books
by Jon Scieszka
“Halt vile knaves. Prepare to die.” Joe, Fred and Sam are sitting at the kitchen table looking at the
birthday present that Uncle Joe sent. The next thing they know they are facing the Black Knight.
Spaceheadz
by Jon Scieszka
J FICTION SCI
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Michael’s plan: 1) tell the teacher the new kids are nuts; 2) tell the principal the new kids are nuts; 3)
call 911 and tell the operator the new kids are nuts. Can Bob and Jennifer really be aliens come to save
the Earth?
Gully’s Travels
J FICTION SEI
by Tor Seidler
For a dog, life doesn’t get any better than Gully’s – until one day when the unthinkable happens.
Faraway Island
J FICTION THO
by Annika Thor
In 1939, Stephie and Nellie struggle to adapt when they are sent to live on a Swedish island to escape
the terrors and dangers of the Nazis. Will they ever see their parents again?
Robot Dreams
J GRAPHIX FICTION VAR
by Sara Varon
Dog finally has a best friend: a robot he made from a mail order kit. A great day at the beach ends in
tragedy when they find out that salt water is not good for robots. Pictures tell this story without words.
Each Little Bird that Sings
J FICTION WIL
by Deborah Wiles
With her dog Dismay and her best friend Declaration, Comfort Snowberger has always found life in
Snapfinger, Mississippi to be good. But then one spring, things suddenly change.
NONFICTION
Mission, Save the Planet:
J 363.73874 RID
Things You Can Do to Help Fight Global Warming
by Sally Ride
There are many things 4U2Do at home and at school to help make your carbon footprint smaller and to
slow down global warming.
The People Could Fly: The Picture Book
J 398.2 HAM
by Virginia Hamilton
“They say the people could fly.” So begins a timeless story from the days of slavery that is still powerful
today.
Avalanches
J 551.307 WOO
by Michael Woods
Could you outrun a wall of snow that is traveling at up to 100 miles per hour? Find out all about these
terrifying snow disasters.
Squirt! The Most Interesting Book You’ll Ever Read About Blood
or other Mysterious You books
by Trudee Romanek
Your body is a most amazing machine!
J 612.1 ROM
Robots: From Everyday to Out of This World
J 629.892 ROB
Ponder the amazing world of robots—how smart they are now and what they might do in the future.
This book is packed with facts, photos and cartoon graphics.
Eat your Math Homework: Recipes for Hungry Minds
by Ann McCallum
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J 641.5 MCC
Have fun eating your way through delicious recipes based on a variety of math topics. Variable pizza
Pi, Fibonacci stacks, math has never tasted so delicious!
Adventures in Cartooning
J 741.51 STU
by James Sturm
Join Magic Cartooning Elf and a knight as they rescue a princess from the dragon. Along the way, learn
the ABCs of drawing comics for yourself.
From the Bellybutton of the Moon: and Other Summer Poems /
Del Ombligo de la Luna y Otros Poemas de Verano
or other seasonal poem books
by Francisco X. Alarcón
Summer is green grass, family vacations, a hot sun and rain showers.
J 811.54 ALARCON
Read a Rhyme, Write a Rhyme
J 811.54 REA
A poet named Ogden Nash wrote, “The cow is of the bovine ilk; One end is moo, the other, milk.” Try
writing some poems of your own using the “poemstarts” that you can find in this book.
How They Croaked: The Awful End of the Awfully Famous
J 920 BRA
By Georgia Bragg
Love of gross stuff? Then this book, describing the often horrible and almost always disgusting ways in
which some famous people died is for you. Rabies? Malaria? Exploding corpses? This book has it all!
George vs. George: The American Revolution as Seen from Both Sides
J 973.3 SCH
by Rosalyn Schanzer
Some think that King George was a “Royal Brute.” Others say that George Washington was a traitor.
“There are two sides to every story.”
Who was Louis Armstrong?
J BIOGRAPHY ARMSTRONG MCD
by Yona Zeldis McDonough
How did a kid from New Orleans with no money, no trumpet, and no lessons become one of the most
famous musicians in the world?
The Strongest Man in the World: Louis Cyr
J GRAPHIX BIOGRAPHY CYR DEB
by Nicolas Debon
Still considered to be one of the strongest men who ever lived, Cyr once lifted 500 lbs with one finger!
Read about the incredible life and adventures of this amazing strongman.
A Strong Right Arm:
J BIOGRAPHY JOHNSON GRE
The Story of Mamie “Peanut” Johnson
by Michelle Y. Green
Mamie Johnson had a dream to become a professional baseball pitcher. Can a girl do that?
The Journey that Saved Curious George:
J BIOGRAPHY REY BOR
the True Wartime Escape of Margret and H. A. Rey
by Louise Borden
The couple who brought you the wonderful stories of Curious George had their own exciting adventure.
This colorful book describes how the Reys escaped from the Nazis and made their way to the United
States.
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ADVANCED READERS
Are you looking for something more challenging? The Prince George’s County Public Schools Talented
and Gifted and Elementary Reading Office suggest these titles:
Whittington
by Alan W. Armstrong
J FICTION ARM
Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key
or other Joey Pigza books
by Jack Gantos
J FICTION GAN
Daphne's Book
by Mary Downing Hahn
J FICTION HAH
The Phantom Tollbooth
by Norton Juster
J FICTION JUS
The View from Saturday
by E.L. Konigsburg
J FICTION KON
A Wrinkle in Time
or A Wind in the Door or A Swiftly Tilting Planet
by Madeleine L'Engle
J FICTION LEN
Rules
by Cynthia Lord
J FICTION LOR
Jip: His Story
by Katherine Paterson
J FICTION PAT
The Lightning Thief
or other Percy Jackson and the Olympians books
by Rick Riordan
J FANTASY RIO
Forty Acres and Maybe a Mule
by Harriette Gillem Robinet
J FICTION ROB
Steal Away Home
by Lois Ruby
J FICTION RUB
Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village
by Laura Amy Schlitz
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J 812.6 SCHLITZ
Rising 6th Graders
Titles may be available in Spanish, large print, audio books or as eBooks.
Books listed below may be found in both the Children’s and Teen collections.
FICTION
How Tía Lola Came to (Visit) Stay
J FICTION ALV
by Julia Alvarez
Miguel is worried about making friends in his new school. His Tía Lola is visiting from the Dominican
Republic and he is sure his new classmates will think she is a nut case.
Return to Sender
J FICTION ALV
by Julia Alvarez
Can you be patriotic and break laws at the same time? Eleven year old Tyler must decide for himself.
The Traitors’ Gate
J MYSTERY AVI
by Avi
It’s bad enough for John when his father is sent off to debtors’ prison in Victorian Era London, but
having him suspected of being a spy as well, is too much! John’s quest to prove his father’s innocence
leads him to danger, intrigue and treachery.
Chasing Vermeer
J MYSTERY BAL
by Blue Balliett
A valuable painting has been stolen, setting off a worldwide search. Petra and Calder both like solving
puzzles. Will they be the ones to find it?
Lionboy
J FICTION COR
or other Lionboy books
by Zizou Corder
Charlie Ashanti has always been able to talk to cats. When his parents are kidnapped, he takes off after
them. His ability to talk Cat comes in handy as he attempts to rescue them.
Cosmic
J FICTION COT
by Frank Cottrell Boyce
Liam is tall. Liam has peach fuzz on his face. Many people think Liam is an adult. He is 12. When the
opportunity presents itself, he uses his appearance to act as a parent and heads off on a hush-hush
space mission! Fun… until disaster occurs.
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Bud, Not Buddy
J FICTION CUR
by Christopher Paul Curtis
Bud runs away from a terrible foster home. Join him as he sets out on a journey to find his father.
The London Eye Mystery
J FICTION DOW
by Siobhan Dowd
Ted and Kat watch their cousin, Salim, get on the huge Ferris wheel. When the ride is over, Salim is
gone.
The City of Ember
J FICTION DUP
by Jeanne DuPrau
The underground City of Ember was built for people to live in for 200 years. Now it is year 241 and the
lights are going out.
The Road to Paris
J FICTION GRI
by Nikki Grimes
Separated from her beloved brother when she moves to a new foster home, Paris must find her own
way in a new town where most of the people are white.
Middle School Is Worse Than Meatloaf
J FICTION HOL
by Jennifer L. Holm
Learn all about Ginny’s year in seventh grade by reading her stuff—letters, notes, report cards, IMs and
more.
Ella Enchanted
J FICTION LEV
by Gail Carson Levine
It starts with a foolish fairy who can't tell a gift from a curse. Before it is done, Ella finds adventure with
ogres, giants, stepsisters, fairy godmothers and a very entertaining prince.
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
J HISTORIC LOR
by Bette Lord
Brooklyn is very different from China. It's hard to make friends when you don't speak English, but
Shirley Temple Wong is determined to make America her country.
A Single Shard
J FICTION PAR
by Linda Sue Park
An orphan boy and an old man live under a bridge just trying to survive. One day, the boy sees
something that makes him yearn for more and nothing will be the same again.
The Legend of Bass Reeves
J FICTION PAU
by Gary Paulsen
Based on the real life of Bass Reeves who escaped slavery and lived with the Creek Indians for many
years before he was a free man. He became one of the greatest law men of the old west.
Becoming Naomi Leon
J FICTION RYA
by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Naomi and her brother are happy living with their Gram at the Avocado Acres Trailer Rancho. All of that
changes one day when their mother, who left them 7 years ago, knocks at the door.
The Invention of Hugo Cabret
J FICTION SEL
by Brian Selznick
Hugo is trying to survive alone and undetected in a Paris train station in this story told partly in words
but mostly through pictures.
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Loser
J FICTION SPI
by Jerry Spinelli
Zinkoff has always been slow and clumsy, but the teacher chooses him to run the anchor in the relay
race anyway. He loses a big lead, the race and the entire championship. His classmates are angry.
They call him Loser.
Celeste's Harlem Renaissance
J HISTORIC TAT
by Eleanora E. Tate
Thirteen year old Celeste is not happy when she is sent to stay with her “famous” aunt in New York.
But, it is 1921 and Harlem might just be an exciting place after all.
The Gold Cadillac
J FICTION TAY
by Mildred D. Taylor
An African American family travels through segregated Mississippi in their beautiful 1950 gold Cadillac.
The Red Rose Box
J FICTION WOO
by Brenda Woods
While visiting her aunt in California, Leah is excited to experience a world different from her small
Louisiana town. A family tragedy forever changes life for Leah and her sister.
Millicent Min, Girl Genius
J FICTION YEE
by Lisa Yee
Millie is an 11-year-old going into twelfth grade. She wants to spend her summer studying poetry. Why
are her parents making her join a summer volleyball league?
NONFICTION
The Real Spy’s Guide to Becoming a Spy
J 327.12 EAR
By Peter Earnest
Do you hear the siren’s call of espionage and intrigue? This book explains what it takes to be a spy.
Also contains spy slang as well as quizzes and tests to see if you have the right stuff.
From Rags to Riches: a History of Girls’ Clothing in America
J 391.2 SIL
by Leslie Sills
Take a look at hoop skirts, bloomers, shirtwaists and bustles. Retro is in, so one of these styles might
come back.
Go Figure!
J 510.76 BAL
by Johnny Ball
Even if math is not your favorite subject, you will have fun with the magic tricks, brainteasers, puzzles
and weird stuff about numbers in this book.
Team Moon
J 629.454 THI
by Catherine Thimmesh
In July 1969, half a billion people around the world watched Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin land on the
moon. Two astronauts moonwalked that day, but 400,000 people made it possible.
ER Vets: Life in an Animal Emergency Room
J 636.089 JAC
by Donna M. Jackson
They swallow bottle caps, have asthma attacks and are hit by cars. People aren’t the only ones who
need emergency care. Go behind the scenes to see how dogs, cats, snakes, birds and other pets are
cared for. Great photos!
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101 Ways You Can Help Save the Planet Before You're 12!
J 640 OSU
by Joanne O'Sullivan
Seventeen million barrels of oil are used each year to make disposable water bottles.
Tip #4 — get a reusable water bottle and help save the earth.
Emeril’s There’s a Chef in My Soup!
or other cookbooks
by Emeril Lagasse
Cook muffins or meatballs, corndogs or casseroles. Don’t forget dessert!
J 641.5123 LAG
The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Junior Edition
J 646.7 BOR
by David Borgenicht
A fun range of survival skills to help you deal with life, such as riding a bus to school, tripping in the
cafeteria and coping with bullies.
Kids Draw Manga
J 741.5 HAR
by Christopher Hart
This book offers detailed instructions on how to draw different manga characters.
We are the Ship: the Story of Negro League Baseball
J 796.357 NEL
by Kadir Nelson
When African American baseball players weren’t allowed to join the all-white Major League teams, they
started their own. Read the remarkable history of the Negro League from its start in the 1920s until
Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947.
Falling Down the Page
J 811.008 FAL
Edited by Georgia Heard
A skinny little book filled with funny and fanciful poems about everyday things and experiences.
Things to do if you are a pencil, In my desk, Spinners, and Under my bed – just to name a few.
Neighborhood Odes
J 811.54 SOTO
by Gary Soto
Not your everyday poems. With each word, each rhyme, a new story comes to life.
Natural Disasters
J 904.5 WAT
by Claire Watts
Tsunamis, hurricanes and other natural disasters are explored in this Eyewitness favorite.
Kickoff!
J BIOGRAPHY BARBER
by Tiki Barber
Twins Ronde and Tiki are worried about the start of 7th grade. They will be in different classes for the
first time ever and will be trying out for the football team with much bigger kids.
Hana's Suitcase
J BIOGRAPHY BRADY LEV
by Karen Levine
Who was Hana Brady and why is there nothing in her suitcase? Japanese students, while studying the
Holocaust, piece together the clues to find the answers.
Maritcha:
J BIOGRAPHY LYONS BOL
A Remarkable Nineteenth-Century American Girl
by Tonya Bolden
“Born free in a nation stained by slavery, where free blacks had few rights and rare respect, here was a
girl determined to rise, to amount to something, determined to overcome.”
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ADVANCED READERS
Are you looking for something more challenging? The Prince George’s County Public Schools Talented
and Gifted and Elementary Reading Office suggest these titles:
Ruby Holler
by Sharon Creech
J FICTION CRE
The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963
by Christopher Paul Curtis
J FICTION CUR
Yolonda's Genius
by Carol Fenner
J FICTION FEN
The Planet of Junior Brown
by Virginia Hamilton
J FICTION HAM
The Call of the Wild
by Jack London
J FICTION LON
The Giver
by Lois Lowry
J SCI-FI LOW
Airborn
by Kenneth Oppel
J FICTION OPP
The Westing Game
by Ellen Raskin
J MYSTERY RAS
Where the Red Fern Grows
by Wilson Rawls
J FICTION RAW
Esperanza Rising
by Pam Munoz Ryan
J FICTION RYA
Baseball in April and Other Stories
by Gary Soto
J FICTION SOT
Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief
or other Sammy Keyes books
by Wendelin Van Draanen
J MYSTERY VAN
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NOTES & TITLES TO CHECK OUT
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www.pgcps.org
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www.pgcmls.info