2015 SUMMER READING LIST GRADES 1-2

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1 2015 SUMMER READING LIST GRADES 1-2 FICTION: Campbell, Keith. The Mermaid and the Shoe. Each of King Neptune's fifty mermaid daughters boasts a special talent, except for little Minnow, who seems to be good only at asking questions. When she finds a strange object, Minnow follows her questions to a wondrous place and finds answers, including the answer to the most important question of all: who am I? A gorgeously illustrated story about finding one's purpose. (Student recommended.) Castillo, Lauren. Nana in the City (2014.) In this magical picture book, a young boy spends an overnight visit with his nana and is frightened to find that the city where she lives is filled with noise and crowds and scary things. But then Nana makes him a special cape to help him be brave, and soon the everyday ( 2015 Caldecott Honor Book.) Indigo Books Review Morales, Yuyi. Viva Frida Caldecott Honor Book A 2015 Pura Belpré (Illustrator) Award. Frida Kahlo, one of the world's most famous and unusual artists is revered around the world. Her life was filled with laughter, love, and tragedy, all of which influenced what she painted on her canvases. (Amazon Product Book Review). Rylant, Cynthia Mr. Putter & Tabby Turn the Page, written by, illustrated by Arthur Howard and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby are excited to participate in a library read-aloud program, but they are nervous when Mrs. Teaberry and her unpredictable dog Zeke want to join. Despite Zeke s antics, their fears are unfounded when they discover that the event is a success for all involved.(2015 Geisel Honor Book.)

2 Rosenstock, Barb. The Noisy Paintbox. A Caldecott Honor Book Vasya Kandinsky was a proper little boy: he studied math and history, he practiced the piano, he sat up straight and was perfectly polite. And when his family sent him to art classes, they expected him to paint pretty houses and flowers like a proper artist. But. (2014 Caldecott Winner). Stinton, Kathy. The Man with the Violin. The Man with the Violin is a rare, special thing - a book that will move you, warm your heart, and bring you closer to the children in your life. Picture a young boy and his mommy, rushing through a busy day when the boy hears a strange, beautiful sound weaving through the crowds, played by The Man with the Violin. (Indigo book review 2014 TD Canadian Children s Literature Award Winner).. Thomson, Bill. Fossil. (Wordless picturebook ). A boy and his dog find a rock that transforms into a dinosaur. Children love to tell the story in their own words. This Story by the same author who wrote Chalk another favourite! van Hout Miles Surprise Gr 2-4- Brightly colored birds are painted on black pages to portray various parental actions and feelings-yearning, expecting, encouraging, listening, etc. This graphically interesting and beautiful book is an excellent book for parents to share young readers.

3 Wiesner, David. Mr. Wuffles! Mr. Wuffles finds a new toy that is actually a tiny spaceship in this nearly wordless science fiction tale of epic and miniature proportions. Crisp watercolor and India ink illustrations shine in an innovative graphic novel, picture book hybrid featuring hidden worlds, alien languages and one peeved cat. (A 2014 Caldecott Honor Book) NON- FICTION Harris, Gemma.Big Questions From Little People and simple answers from Great Minds. Illuminating and essential, Big Questions from Little People is a timeless gift, a handbook for curious children and their perplexed parents. Many of the questions children ask in the course of growing up can stump even the best educated adult: Why can't I tickle myself? Are we all related? Who named all the cities? Do aliens exist? What makes me me? Is it okay to eat a worm? Who invented chocolate? If the universe started from nothing, how did it become something? How do you fall in love? Who is God? How do chefs get ideas for recipes? Why are some people mean? This charming and informative collection has been compiled from schoolchildren's actual questions, which are answered by the world's greatest experts, including Mary Roach, Richard Dawkins, Philip Pullman, Bear Grylls, David Eagleman, Philippa Gregory, Noam Chomsky, and Mario Batali. (Titlepeek Summary Follet). Jenkins, Steve. Just A Second: A Different Way To Look At Time" This nonfiction picture book explores time and how we think about it in a different way - as a series of events in the natural world (some of them directly observable, others not) that take place in a given unit of time. Steve Jenkins' extraordinary illustrations will accompany this engaging look at time. Just a Second is visualized as a linear series of illustrations and captions, starting with a second, a minute, an hour, a month, and a year. What happens in a second? (Titlepeek, Follett). Schaefer, Lola. M. Lifetime: the amazing numbers in animal lives. In one lifetime, a caribou will shed 10 sets of antlers, a woodpecker will drill 30 roosting holes, a giraffe will wear 200 spots, a seahorse will birth 1,000 babies. Count each one and many more while learning about the wondrous things that can happen in just one lifetime.

4 Brown, Don. Odd Boy Out. A story about Albert Einstein as a peculiar, fat baby, who hit his sister and bothered his teacher, but grew up destined to change the way we know and understand the world. ASPENGROVESCHOOL STUDENTS CHOICE AND FAVOURITES: Students were asked their favourite books that they have read throughout the year. EASY CHAPTER BOOKS Meadows, Daisy. Rainbow Magic Colour Fairies. Fairyland is home to seven colorful sisters. Together, they are the Rainbow Fairies! (Amazon Product Summary). Osborne, Mary Pope. Magic Tree House Series. Jack and his little sister Annie are just two regular kids from Frog Creek, Pennsylvania. Then they discover a mysterious tree house packed with all sorts of books...and their lives are never the same! Soon they are traveling through time and space in the magic tree house and having amazing adventures. Whether it's watching baby dinosaurs hatch, finding a secret passage in a castle, helping a ghost queen in an Egyptian pyramid, or finding pirate treasure, readers won't want to miss a single story! Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-4: Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn, Mummies in the Morning, and Pirates Past Noon. (Amazon Product Book Summary). Stilton, Geronimo. Geronimo Stilton Book Series. Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fastpaced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. (Amazon Product Summary).

5 NON- FICTION FAVOURITES: Star Wars Character Encyclopedia. DK Publishing. The Star Wars Character Encyclopedia is the definitive illustated guide to Luke Skywalker, Jabba the Hut, and all your favourite characters of the Star Wars galaxy. (Amazon Product Summary). Lipkowitz, Daniel. The Lego Book. Everything you ever wanted to know about LEGOs, from how the bricks are made, to the secrets of master builders, and fabulous LEGO art. (Follett Book Summary) Milton, Stephanie. Minecraft: beginner's handbook You're alone in a mysterious new world, full of hidden dangers. You have only minutes to find food and shelter before darkness falls and the monsters come looking for you. What do you do? [This book] might just save your life. (Follett Summary).