Simonian Center for Early Learning Suggested Summer Reading List

It’s great fun to slide on the playground slide, but don’t get caught on the summer reading slide. “The Summer slide “ is the decline in reading achievement children suffer from being away from school.

Kids, who read, succeed!

The following is a list of some favorite titles compiled by the Library Media Staff:

Goldie Socks and the Libearians – Jackie Hopkins

At the Firehouse – Anne Rockwell

Officer Buckle and Gloria – Peggy Rathman

Luke the Lionhearted – Antonie Schneider

David Gets in Trouble – David Shannon

One Morning in Maine – Robert McCloskey

Daisy and the Beastie – Jane Simmons

I Love You Little One – Nancy Tufuri

The Midnight Unicorn – Neil Reed

The Rainbow Tulip – Robert Mora

Thunder Cake – Patricia Polacco

The Purple Hat – Tracey Campbell Pearson

The Little Engine That Could – Watty Piper

If you Take a Mouse to School – Laura Numeroff

Kitten’s First Full Moon – Kevin Henkes

Look, Look, Look – Tana Hoban

What Game Shall We Play? – Pat Hutchins

Duck on A Bike – David Shannon

Nate the Great – Marjorie Sharmat

Poppleton Everyday – Cynthia Rylant

The Quiltmaker’s Gift – Jeff Brumbeau

The Quiltmaker’s Journey – Jeff Brumbeau

Princess Pigsty – Cornelia Funke

The Three Pigs – David Weisner

How I Became a Pirate – David Shannon

Alice the Fairy – David Shannon

Marshmallow – Clare Turlay Newberry

The Napping House – Audrey Wood

Around the World: Who Been Here? – Lindsay Barrett George

Olivia – Ian Falconer

St. George and the Dragon – Margaret Hodges

Stellaluna – Janell Cannon

Muncha, Muncha, Muncha – Candace Fleming

Seaman’s Journey; On the Trail with Lewis and Clark – Patricia Reeder Eubank

Where the Wild Things Are – Maurice Sendak

Dog Food – Saxton Freymann

Quiet! There’s a Canary in the Library – Don Freeman

Knuffle Bunny: A cautionary tale – Mo Willems

Knuffle Bunny Too: A mistaken identity – Mo Willems

The Flying Bed – Nancy Willard

Hey, Al – Arthur Yorinks

How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? – Jane Yolen

Sylvester and the Magic Pebble – William Steig

The Wizard – Jack Prelutsky

Make Way for Ducklings – Robert McCloskey

Series:

The Dragon Slayers Academy – Kate McMullen

The Mercy Watson series – Kate DiCamillo

Junie B. Jones – Barbara Park

Remember to keep your reading fun and interesting. Visit your local library (see below for Sutton Library summer schedule), bookstore, or swap books with your friends. Start a book club among your friends or in your neighborhood. Wear your purple read bracelets to help remind you to read a little each day!

Have a wonderful summer!

Mrs. Picotte, Mrs. Neal & Mrs. Grandlund

Sutton Public Library 508 865-8752

Tuesday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Wednesday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Thursday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Friday 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.