Kindergarten Going to 1st Grade

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1 Kindergarten Going to 1st Grade prepare for first grade. Parents, you will need to read SOME of the book to your child, but allow them to read the words they know. David Goes to School by David Shannon Synopsis: David's teacher has her hands full. From running in the halls to chewing gum in class, Whose Mouse Are You? by Robert Kraus Synopsis: A lonely little mouse has to be resourceful in order to bring his family back together. When Sophie Gets Angry,--Really, really Angry by Molly Bang Synopsis: When Sophie gets really angry, she runs and climbs a tree. My Friend Rabbit by Erich Rohmann Synopsis: When Mouse lets his best friend, Rabbit, play with his brand-new airplane, trouble isn't far behind. From Caldecott Honor award winner Eric Rohmann comes a brand-new picture book about friends and toys and trouble, illustrated in robust, expressive prints. I m as Quick as a Cricket by Audrey Wood Synopsis: This book depicts a small boy as he compares himself to a wide range of animals. He is quick as a cricket, tender as a lamb, and fragile as a kitten. We are in a! By Mo Willems Synopsis: Elephant and Piggie find out that being a Reader and being read to are fun, but what happens when the book ends? Nighttime Ninja by Barbara DaCosta Synopsis: A young ninja goes on a secret mission at night when everyone is asleep. BR L 0.8 BR 1.4 BR BR 1.7 BR 0.9 BR 1.4

2 1st Grade Going to 2nd prepare for second grade. How to Make Friends with a Giant by Gennifer Choldenko Synopsis: The other first-graders make fun of the new boy because he is so tall, but Jake, a short classmate, helps him fit in. 1.7 Olivia Saves the Circus by Ian Falconer Synopsis: The other first-graders make fun of the new boy because he is so tall, but Jake, a short classmate, helps him fit in. AD70L 1.9 Curious George Goes to the Beach by Margaret Rey Synopsis: Once shore-side, Curious George plays ball, pretends to be a lifeguard, and discovers some very hungry seagulls! Can George help his friend Betsy overcome her fear of the ocean while saving the day? 230L If You Take a Mouse to the Movies by Laura Numeroff Synopsis: If you take a mouse to a movie, you will have to buy him popcorn! Even Monsters Need Haircuts by Matthew McElligot Synopsis: At night under a full moon, a child operates a barber shop with a monstrous clientele. Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes Synopsis: Wemberly, the mouse, who worries about everything, finds that she has a whole list of things to worry about when she faces the first day of nursery school. AD240L 2.1 AD350L L 2.7

3 2nd Grade Going to 3rd prepare for third grade. Franklin is Bossy by Paulette Bourgeois Synopsis: Franklin the Turtle learns that no one likes a bossy friend. Bones and the Math Test Mystery by David A. Adler Synopsis: Detective Jeffrey Bones hates taking math tests, especially ones he has forgotten to study for, so when his test paper goes missing, he must make a choice, retake the test and try to do better, or find the missing paper. Bones, Bones, Dinosaur Bones by Byron Barton Synopsis: Six paleontologists search for bones. When they find them, they dig them up, wrap them, and load them on a truck, bound for the museum. Magic School Bus hops Home by Joanna Cole Synopsis:The gang learns about animal habitats from a frog's-eye-view. 290L L L 400L 2.7 Arthur s Teacher Trouble by Marc Brown Synopsis: Third-grader Arthur is amazed when he is chosen to be in the school spellathon. The Fastest Animals by Catherine Ipcizade Synopsis: Simple text and photographs present the world's fastest animals. Fancy Nancy, Bonjour Butterfly by Jane O Conner Synopsis: Nancy is furious when she cannot go to her friend Bree's butterfly-themed birthday party, but her family's outing might just be extraordinary enough to make her feel better. 400L L 2.1 AD450L 2.6

4 3rd Grade Going to 4th prepare for fourth grade. The Stinkiest Animals by Connie Miller Synopsis: Simple text and photographs present the world's stinkiest animals. A Jigsaw Jones Mystery: The Case of the Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost Synopsis: Jigsaw Jones is determined to catch the ghost which is rumored to be haunting his school. The Littles to the Rescue by John Peterson Synopsis: There was a surprise for the Littles and Stubby Speck when they finally got to the end of the trail. Sports Hall of Fame by Lorraine Hopping and Christopher Egan Synopsis: This book tells how people like Ken Griffey, Jr., and Peyton Manning became great athletes. The coauthor is Christopher Egan. Camden s Game by Trisha Speed Shaskan Synopsis: Camden loves to play basketball with his mother, and while he plays, he wonders if he dribbles better than an ostrich, runs faster than a cheetah, or jumps as high as a frog. Bogeymon Don t Play Football by Debbie Dadney Synopsis: The Bailey School Kids investigate the new student teacher who they believe may be out to get them. The coauthor is Marcia Thornton Jones. The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant Synopsis: The relatives come to visit from Virginia, and everyone has a wonderful time. 450L L L L L L L 4.1

5 4th Grade Going to 5th prepare for fifth grade. How Much Is a Million? By David Schwartz Synopsis: Join a magician who specializes in mathematics, as he reveals that it would take a fishbowl the size of a city s harbor to hold a million goldfish! Grandfather s Journey by Allen Say Synopsis: This story is about a young man who leaves his homeland in Japan to travel to America. He falls in love with the country and the beautiful sights. Boom Town by Sonia Levitin Synopsis: Finding herself with free time after her family moves to California during the Gold Rush, Amanda bakes a pie that leads her to starting a booming business. 760L L L 3.7 Almost Starring Skinnybones by Barbara Park Synopsis: Irrepressible, twelve-year-old Alex is convinced that he will be a star and impress his schoolmates when he is asked to make a commercial for national television. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume Synopsis: Peter finds his demanding two-year-old brother Fudge to be an increasing problem. Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo Synopsis: ten-year-old India describes her first summer in a new town and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog. Class Clown by Johanna Hurwitz Synopsis: Lucas Cott, the most obstreperous boy in third grade, finds it very hard to turn over a new leaf when he decides to become the perfect student. 620L L L L 3.9