Good Books

     As a parent, the single most important way you can help your child become a good reader is by reading to him/her on a daily basis.  Listed below are just a few of the thousands of books out there for children.

However, any book that your child wants to read is a good one.

By Age Level:

Thank You, Sarah (5-10)                                     Anderson, L.

Bubba and Beau, Best Friends (2-5)                Appelt, K.

Daisy Comes Home (4-8)                                    Brett, J.

Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! (3-7)           Fleming, C.

“Let’s Get A Pup” Said Kate (3-6)           Graham, B.

Danitra Brown Leaves Town (8-12)              Grimes, N.

Old Man and the Flea (4-8)                               Hanson, M.

Wolf Who Cried Boy (5-9)                               Hartman, B.

Take Me Out of the Bathtub (2-6)                Katz, A.

Anansi and the Magic Stick (4-8)                     Kimmel, E.

Edward in the Jungle (4-8)                               McPhail, D.

Juan Bobo Goes to Work (4-9)                             Montes, M.

Recess Queen (3-7)                                             O’Neill, A.

Bob (3-6)                                                             Pearson, T.

Duck on a Bike (3-6)                                         Shannon, D.

Old MacDonald Had a Woodshop (2-6)          Shulman, L.

Bear Snores On (3-7)                                        Wilson, K.

Day for Vincent Chin and Me (8-12)            Banks, J.

Runt (8-12)                                                    Bauer, M.

George Washington’s Teeth (5-9)           Chandra, D.

Week in the Woods (9-13)                                     Clements, A.

Birdbrain Amos (7-10)                                 Delaney, M.

Famous Adventures of Jack (7-11)              Doherty, B.

Bo and Mzzz Mad (8-12)                                     Fleischman, S.

Pictures of Hollis Woods (8-13)                       Giff, P.

Secrets of Ms. Snickle’s Class (7-10)              Hornik, L.

Shooting for the Moon (5-8)                          Krensy, S.

Judy Moody Gets Famous (6-10)                            McDonald, M.

Scranimals (6-10)                                               Prelutsky, J.

Ray and the Best Family Reunion Ever (8-12) Walter, M.

Freedom Summer (4-8)                               Wiles, D.

Fearless Jack (4-8)                                         Johnson, P.

*Parts                                                                   Arnold, T.

*More Parts (4-8)                                        Arnold, T.

By Grade Level:

Gooney Bird Green: Gr. 2

Because of Winn Dixie – 4

Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary– 4

Bud, Not Buddy by C. Curtis – 4

Pinballs by B. Byars – 4

The Landry News by Clements – 5

Frindle by Clements – 5

Catherine Called Birdie by Cushman

Holes by L. Sachar – 4

Sideways Stories by L. Sachar

Boy in Girl’s Bathroom

A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning by Snicket –4

Gate to Excellence by Katherine Paterson

Great Billy Hopkins by K Paterson

Bridge to Terabitha by K. Paterson

A Fine Balance by India