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Summer Fun for Grades K-2
Our Youth Services team have put together some of their warm weather favorites.
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The Trouble With Chickens: J. J. Tully Mystery Series, Book 1
2011 by Cronin, DoreenGet this itemYou have to love a dog who can solve mysteries! Recommended by Karen T.
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My Awesome Summer, by P. Mantis
2017 by Meisel, PaulGet this itemPraying mantises are a bit spooky looking, but this book shows us their side of the story. it reminds me of when we had baby praying mantises in the library! Recommended by Gudrun P.
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Fresh-picked Poetry: A Day at the Farmers' Market
2017 by Schaub, MichelleGet this itemI love how this perfectly depicts a beautiful day at the farmer's market (even though the markets may look different this summer). Recommended by Gudrun P.
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The Other Side
2001 by Woodson, JacquelineGet this itemSegregation and race are delicately addressed in this beautiful story of two girls who strike up a summer friendship on the respective sides of the fence which divides their community. Recommended by Mandy O.
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Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things: Alvin Ho Series, Book 1
2008 by Look, LenoreGet this itemFirst of a series with wonderful and relatable characters. Recommended by Karen T.
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Frog and Toad All Year
2011 by Lobel, ArnoldGet this itemSummer, spring, fall and winter--no matter the season, these two best friends always have a good time. Recommended by Caitlin S.
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A Beach Tail
2010 by Williams, Karen LynnGet this itemA young boy gets lost on the beach but discovers an ingenious way to get back to his dad! Recommended by Mary M.
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A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever
2008 by Frazee, MarlaGet this itemIs it the best week ever? For the grownups or the kids? Read and find out. Recommended by Shelley S.
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The Bathing Costume, Or, The Worst Vacation of My Life
2013 by Moundlic, CharlotteGet this itemA wonderful book for kids who are sensitive, especially to change. On his first vacation without his parents Myron worries about everything--especially whether his swimsuit is going to fall off. Turns out all is well and Myron has fun and gains confidence. Recommended by Mary M.
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Blackout
2011 by Rocco, JohnGet this itemWhen the power goes out, this Brooklyn neighborhood comes alive as the family drifts up to the rooftop to look at the stars. Iit was a block party in the sky." Recommended by Katie F.
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Summer Reading Is Killing Me!
1998 by Scieszka, JonGet this itemJoe, Sam and Fred are back with a new dilemma: they're trapped inside their summer reading list! Let's just hope there are no horrible villains in those books. Oh wait..there are! Recommended by Mary M.
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Mia Mayhem Is A Superhero!
2018 by West, KaraGet this itemMia's parents are superheroes, but she...is still working on it. Will her powers ever come? Recommended by Caitlin S.
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The Boring Book
2019 by Yoshitake, ShinsukeGet this itemThis fast-paced and thought-provoking picture book is a playful exploration of what it means to be bored. Recommended by Lorrie H.
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