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Primary Grades: K – 2ALPHABET & NUMBER BOOKSBAKER, KEITH. LMNO PeasHaving trouble knowing what you want to be when you grow up? Well, not these peas! Learn the alphabet with these humble green vegetables as they journey through different professions and doing different jobs.

also: 1-2-3 Peas For an interview with Keith Baker, see http://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?aid=1850&a=1

LICHTENHELD, TOM. E-mergency The letter “e” injured in a fall, can only recover if everyone will stop using her, but things are just not the same when “o” offers to fill in.

also: Cloudettte

For a very funny book trailer for E-Mergency, see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hve4DenyATU

For Cloudette, see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBxXhqXTmIs

BINGHAM, KELLY. Z is for MooseMoose is terribly eager to play his part in Zebra's alphabet book, but when his letter passes him by, Moose behaves rather badly until Zebra finds a spot for him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP52OtZxPdg

MENOTTI, ANDREA. How Many Jelly Beans?With bright illustrations, this giant picture book offers kids a fun and easy way to understand large numbers. Starting with 10, each page shows more and more colorful candies, leading up to a giant foldout surprise ‒ ONE MILLION JELLY BEANS!

Interview and related video: http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2012/05/interview-with-andrea-menotti-author-of.html

ROSENTHAL, AMY KROUSE. WumbersWhat do you get when you combine a word and a number? A wumber! If we've confused you, just take a look at the book—4tun8ly it has helpful pictures. We are sure you will get it ins10tly!

Book trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6fbDjCGZl0

WERNER, SHARON. Alphasaurs and other Prehistoric TypesLike the creatures so artfully rendered in the best-selling Alphabeasties, the dinosaurs in this stylish book are ingeniously engineered out of letters. A different typeface comprises each animal. Factual information about each dinosaur appears in multiple entries and fonts, making for an eye-catching and witty way to look at the ABC-DINO's.

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BIOGRAPHYBERNE, JENNIFER. On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert EinsteinFrom a boy endlessly fascinated by the wonders around him, Albert Einstein ultimately grows into a man of genius recognized the world over for profoundly illuminating our understanding of the universe. Jennifer Berne and Vladimir Radunsky invite the reader to travel along with Einstein on a journey full of curiosity, laughter, and scientific discovery.

CODELL, ESME RAJI. Seed By Seed: The Legend and Legacy of John “Appleseed” ChapmanEsme Raji Codell and Lynne Rae Perkins show us, in eloquent words and exhilarating pictures, why Johnny Appleseed matters now, perhaps more than ever, in our loud and wired and fast-paced world.

FERRIS, JERI. Noah Webster & His WordsThis clever, hilariously illustrated account shines a light on early American history and the life of a Noah Webster who could not rest until he’d achieved his dream of uniting America through language. An illustrated chronology of Webster’s life makes this a picture perfect biography.

KING, DR. MARTIN LUTHER. (Paintings by Kadir Nelson). I Have A DreamThis beautiful and powerful illustrated edition of his world-changing "I Have a Dream" speech brings his inspiring message of freedom, equality, and peace to the youngest among us—those who will one day carry his dream forward for everyone.” His words, paired with Caldecott Honor winner Kadir Nelson's magnificent paintings, make for a picture book certain to be treasured by children and adults alike.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF-8uQbQ-vgFor a shortened version of the I Have A Dream Speech, see http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=nFcbpGK9_aw

MALASPINA, Ann. Touch the Sky: Alice Coachman, Olympic High JumperIn Alice's Georgia hometown, there was no track where an African-American girl could practice, so she made her own crossbar with sticks and rags. With the support of her coach, friends, and community, Alice started to win medals. Her dream to compete at the Olympics came true in 1948. This is an inspiring free-verse story of the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfnGE0ENTqA

NIVOLA, CLAIRE. Life in the OceanWith stunningly detailed pictures of the wonders of the sea, Life in the Ocean tells the story of Sylvia Earle’s growing passion and how her ocean exploration and advocacy have made her known around the world.

RAPPAPORT, DOREEN. Helen’s Big World: The Life of Helen KellerIn this picture book biography, young readers learn about one of the world’s most influential and fascinating people, Helen Keller. This is an unforgettable portrait of a

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woman who, in spite of her inability to see or hear, had the vision and determination that changed America and the world.

Watch a short video introducing the real Helen Keller: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ch_H8pt9M8

REICH, SUSANNA. Minette’s Feast: the delicious story of Julia Child and her catWhile Julia is in the kitchen learning to cook up elaborate, delicious dishes, the only feast Minette is truly interested in is that of fresh mouse.

FABLES & FANTASYCODELL, ESME. Fairly Fairy TalesA book that incorporates twists on traditional fairy tales with parent-child interplay creates a great combination of bedtime read-aloud and fairytales that will interest both parents and children.

HOBERMAN, MARY ANN. You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You: Very Short FablesA great series for reading aloud, containing text presented in two voices for children and adults to read together.

also: Very Short Stories; Fairy Tales; Mother Goose; Very Scary Stories

JOYCE, WILLIAM. The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris LessmoreMorris Lessmore loves words, stories and books, and after a tornado carries him to another land, dreary and colorless, he finds a single book in color that leads him to an amazing library.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vftMo1-cfWE

PINKNEY, JERRY. Puss in BootsA clever cat wins for his master a fortune and the hand of a princess.

WILLEMS, MO. Goldilocks and the Three DinosaursA spin on the traditional tale with dinosaurs who visit Norway as the main characters.

NONFICTIONASTON, DIANNA HUTTS. A Rock is LivelyIntroduces young readers to rocks and minerals.

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BISHOP, NIC. SnakesNaturalist Nic Bishop provides an in-depth examination of snakes, featuring full-color images, and sharing details on the characteristics, habitats, and abilities of various species of reptiles.

http://www.nicbishop.com

BRIGGS, BRIAN. Everything Goes in the AirFun facts about all kinds of planes and helicopters.

Watch a time lapse drawing of the book cover http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc9jKHQu7g4

BROOKS, SUSIE. Space Lift-the-FlapSimple text and lift-the-flap illustrations introduce the planets of the solar system.

BROWN, DON. Henry and the Cannons: An Extraordinary True Story of the American RevolutionPresents an illustrated account of how bookseller Henry Knox moved 59 cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston during the Revolutionary War, helping Americans to make a pivotal victory.

CHIN, JASON. Island: A Story of the GalapagosA history of the Galapagos Island, describing how the island formed and animals came to inhabit it.

also: Coral Reefs and Redwoods

COOKE, LUCY. A Little Book of SlothText and photographs introduce readers to the sloth by introducing them to several of the animals that live in a sloth sanctuary in Cost Rica.

ESZTERHAS, SUZI. Brown BearThis book shares the adventures of two brown bears that were born in the mountains of Alaska.

FERN, TRACEY. Barnum’s Bones: How Barnum Brown Discovered the Most Famous Dinosaur in the WorldBarnum Brown is a paleontologist for the American Museum of Natural History. He discovered the first documented skeleton of the Tyrannosaurus Rex, as well as most of the other dinosaurs on display there today.

GERSTEIN, MORDICAI. How to Bicycle to the Moon to Plant SunflowersToo busy with school, soccer, and other activities, a young boy who wants to cheer up the sad, lonely moon presents the reader with a step-by-step plan for becoming the first human to bicycle to the moon.

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JAVERNICK, ELLEN. What If Everybody Did That?A child learns that there are consequences for thoughtless behavior, from feeding popcorn to a bear at the zoo to dropping an empty can out of a car window.

JENKINS, STEVE. My First DayNewborn animals describe things they did on the day they were born.

KELLY, IRENE. Even an Octopus Needs a HomeA mother polar bear and her cubs snuggle up inside a snowdrift…twenty million bats hang out together in a single cave…a clever spider finds shelter in an underwater bubble. No matter where they live, animals find a way to make homes that are just right for them and their families. Dive into this book and discover how all kinds of different animals stay safe and snug.

MACAULAY, DAVID. Castle: How it WorksEvery part of the castle has a function. You will learn how people lived inside and how castles defenses worked to protect them from their enemies.

VERNICK, AUDREY. Brothers at Bat: The True Story of an Amazing All-Brother Baseball TeamThe Acerra family had sixteen children, including twelve ball-playing boys. It was the 1930s, and many families had lots of kids. But only one had enough to field a baseball team . . . with three on the bench! The Acerras were the longest-playing all-brother team in baseball history. They loved the game, but more important, they cared for and supported each other and stayed together as a team.

PICTURE BOOKSABBOTT and COSTELLO. Who’s On First? Rabbit and Bear act out the classic comedy routine “Who’s on first. What’s on second, I Don’t Know’s on third.”

BARNETT, MAC. Extra YarnWith a supply of yarn that never runs out, Annabelle knits for everyone and everything in town until an evil archduke decides he wants the yarn for himself.

Book trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QHNzgIhbIo

BELL, CECE. Rabbit and Robot: The SleepoverRabbit is excited about the sleepover he has carefully planned for his friend Robot, but Robot has some different ideas about how things should go.

BLACK, MICHAEL IAN. I’m Bored

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Just when a little girl thinks she couldn’t possibly be more bored, she stumbles upon a potato who turns the tables on her by declaring that children are boring. But this girl isn’t going to let a vegetable tell her what’s what, so she sets out to show the unimpressed potato all the amazing things kids can do.

BUZZEO, TONI. One Cool FriendOn a momentous visit to the aquarium, Elliot discovers his dream pet: a penguin. It's just proper enough for a straight-laced boy like him. And when he asks his father if he may have one (please and thank you), his father says yes. Elliot should have realized that Dad probably thought he meant a stuffed penguin and not a real one . . .

Book trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebHpVKJAFwo

CORDELL, MATTHEW. Hello, Hello!Outside the world is bright and colorful, but Lydia's family is too busy with their gadgets to notice. She says Hello to everyone. Hello? Hello! Lydia, now restless, ventures outside. There are so many things to say hello to! Hello rocks! Hello leaves! Hello flowers! When Lydia comes back home she decides to show her family what she has found, and it's hello world and goodbye gadgets!

Book trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiME91TRjcs

DACOSTA. BARBARA. Nighttime NinjaLate at night, when all is quiet and everyone is asleep, a ninja creeps silently through the house in search of treasure. Soon he reaches his ultimate goal...and gets a big surprise! Will the nighttime ninja complete his mission?

FLEMING, CANDACE. Oh, No! Young children will delight in repeating the refrain "OH, NO!" as one animal after another falls into a deep, deep hole in this lively read-aloud. This simple and irresistible picture book by hugely popular picture book creators—Candace Fleming and Caldecott medalist Eric Rohmann—feels like a classic-in-the-making.

FYLEMAN, ROSE. MiceThe lights are out—and so are the impy house mice—in this delightful nighttime cat-and-mouse adventure. Could it be true that mice are…nice? That’s certainly what the cat thinks in this after-dark romp just perfect for young children.

HILLS, TAD. Rocket Writes a StoryThis irresistible sequel to the New York Times bestselling How Rocket Learned to Read is "a perfect choice to inspire new readers and writers," according to Kirkus Reviews.Rocket loves books and he wants to make his own, but he can't think of a story. Encouraged by the little yellow bird to look closely at the world around him for inspiration, Rocket sets out on a journey. Along the way he discovers small details

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that he has never noticed before, a timid baby owl who becomes his friend, and an idea for a story.

KELLY, MARK. MousetronautThis first children’s book by Kelly, a retired astronaut and husband of former Representative Gabrielle Giffords, builds on his experience with real mice aboard the space shuttle Endeavour. Eighteen of them. In this winning story there are six, and as the smallest one, Meteor gets to perform his own special mission. After helping the astronauts out of a potential Apollo 13 calamity, Meteor is declared a hero — sure to please many fellow pipsqueaks back on Earth.

KIRK, DANIEL. Ten Things I Love About YouRabbit just adores his friend Pig, so he is excited to make a list of all the things he loves about Pig. And who better to help him write the list than Pig himself? But Pig is busy, and keeps sending Rabbit away. But no matter what Pig does, Rabbit is inspired to add another thing to his list. When Pig says, “Rabbit, I'm starting to lose my patience!” Rabbit has #6—“I love Pig because he’s not afraid to show his feelings!” Fortunately, Pig’s dwindling patience is rewarded when Rabbit completes his list—and the two realize exactly why they are such good pals.Fans of Mo Willems' Elephant and Piggie will enjoy Rabbit and Pig’s clever back-and-forth which shows the funny ways friends bounce ideas and feelings off each other.

KLASSEN, JON. This is Not My HatWhen a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue topper (which happens to fit him perfectly), trouble could be following close behind. So it's a good thing that enormous fish won't wake up. And even if he does, it's not like he'll ever know what happened...

Book trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhbYyEdYWY8

KLAUSMEIER, JESSE. Open This Little BookWhat will you find when you open this little book? A fun story? Sweet characters? Enticing pictures? Yes! But much more. Open this book and you will find...another book...and another...and another.

LAROCHELLE, DAVID. It’s a Tiger!Kids and parents alike will rejoice in this lively read-aloud picture book, as the main character runs into (and away from) a tiger over and over again as the plot gets sillier and sillier. Perfect for acting out while reading, It's a Tiger offers just the right amount of excitement without being too scary, and a sweet ending with a bit of a twist.

LEATHERS, PHILIPPA. The Black RabbitThere's a large black rabbit chasing him, and no matter where he runs, the shadowy rabbit follows, but finally in the deep, dark wood, Rabbit loses his nemesis only to encounter a real foe.

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LONG, ETHAN. Up, Tall, and HighThis fun and whimsical book explores a series of very short chapters that demonstrate the concepts of tall, high and up. The fun illustrations of brightly colored and googly-eyed birds and flip up pages will engage parents and children.

MARK, JEFF. Good News, Bad NewsWhile on a picnic, Bunny and Mouse see everything that happens to them from opposite points of view ‒ Bunny sees only the good, while Mouse sees only the bad.

Book trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJr_JPnv9EM

MOORE, EVA. Lucky Ducklings: a True Rescue StoryLearn about what happens when Mama Duck and her five little ducklings go for a walk through town in this charming tale of a true life rescue.

REYNOLDS, AARON. Creepy CarrotsThe carrots that grow in Crackenhopper Field are the fattest and crispiest around and Jasper Rabbit cannot resist pulling some to eat each time he passes by, until he begins hearing and seeing creepy carrots wherever he goes.

SAUER, TAMMI. Nugget & Fang: Friends Forever – or Snack Time?Nugget the minnow and Fang the shark have been best friends forever. But now that Nugget is in minnow school, he is learning the dangers of sharks. Can Nugget and Fang defy the odds and remain best friends?

SCOTTON, ROB. Splat the Cat Says Thank You!The lovable Splat the Cat is back for more fun in this clever book about

also: other books in the series

STOWER, ADAM. Silly Doggy!Join Lily and her brand new pet-a lost, loveable, and very large bear that she mistakes as a doggy-as they share a fantastic day together.

TULLET, HERVÉ. Press HereThis interactive book sparks the imagination and will be read and reread by students of all ages. Readers will embark upon a journey that begins with pressing the yellow dot.

WILLEMS, MO. That is Not a Good Idea!A surprising lesson about the importance of listening to one's inner gosling ensues when a very hungry fox issues a dinner invitation to a very plump goose.

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Book trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85iNSZpXR60

ZALBEN, Jane BRESLIN. Mousterpiece: A Mouse-sized Guide to Modern ArtJoin Janson, a mouse who lives in a museum, as he explores modern art and blossoms into an artist himself.

ZIEFERT, HARRIET. Robin, Where Are you?Lucy and her Grandpa go birdwatching together, but although he teaches her about many different birds that they see in the woods and near the pond, what Lucy really wants to see is a red-breasted robin. Includes facts about more than a dozen kinds of birds.

POETRYCOOMBS, KATE. Water Sings Blue: Ocean Poems.Come down to the shore with this rich and vivid celebration of the ocean!

FROST, HELEN. Step Gently Out: PoemsCaptivating photography gives readers a close-up view of the world of insects, as described by a gently contemplative poem.

SEEGER, LAURA VACCARO. GreenIllustrations and simple, rhyming text explore the many shades of the color green.

WARNER, CARL. A World of Food: Discover Magical Lands Made of Things You Can Eat!12 amazing photographs of fantasy landscapes ‒ each one made up of different foods (of the same color!). The colorful pictures are accompanied by playful verses.

BOOKS IN A SERIES : Here are some suggestions for series books for young readers:American Museum of Natural History Easy Readers seriesAnimal Safari seriesA-Z Mysteries by Ron RoyAmelia Bedelia series by Peggy ParishBad Kitty series by Nick BruelBiscuit series by Alyssa Satin CapucilliBlack Lagoon Adventures series by Mike ThalerBuzz Beaker series by Cari MeisterCapital Mysteries series by Ron RoyCat the Cat series by Mo WillemsCool Sports Facts Creepy Creatures series Dolphins and other nonfiction books by Seymour Simon

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Elephant and Piggie series by Mo Willems Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures series by Jeff BrownFlip-A-Word series by Harriet ZiefertFly Guy series by Ted ArnoldI Am Reading seriesIvy and Bean series by Annie BarrowsKorgi series by Christian SladeLife Size series (titles include: Life Size Reptiles; Life Size Killer Creatures; Life Size Dragons)Little Bill seriesMercy Watson series by Kate DiCamilloMiami series by P. & F. McKissackMy First Graphic Novel seriesNational Geographic Kids seriesNational Geographic Readers series (titles include: Volcanoes!; Dolphins; Bats; Snakes)Nibbles, Bites, and Chomps series (Running Press Book Publishers)Penny and Her Song series by Kevin Henkes Pete the Cat series by Eric LitwinPrincess Posey series by Stephanie Greene Skippyjon Jones series by Judy SchachnerSplat, the Cat series by Rob ScottonSticky Burr graphic novel series by John LechnerToon Book and Balloon Toon series

ADDITIONAL AUTHORS:Here are some great authors & illustrators to explore for primary readers:

Jan Brett, Marc Brown, Eric Carle, Peter Catalanotto, Beverly Cleary, Lauren Child, Andrew Clements,Joanna Cole, Floyd Cooper, Doreen Cronin, Tomie DePaola, Kate DiCamillo, Hallie Durand,Ed Emberley, Emily Gravett, Kevin Henkes, Keiko Kasza, Ezra Jack Keats, Steven Kellogg,E.B. Lewis, Leo Lionni, Pat McKissack, Bill Martin, Susan Meddaugh, Robert Munsch,Margie Palatini, Dav Pilkey, Jerry Pinkney, Daniel Pinkwater, Patricia Polacco, Antoinette Portis, James Ransome, Peter Reynolds, Eric Rohmann, Amy Rosenthal, Cynthia Rylant, John Scieszka, David Shannon, William Steig, Mark Teague, Jan Thomas, Chris Van Allsburg, Rosemary Wells, David Wiesner, Mo Willems, Harriet Ziefert

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HERE ARE SOME RECOMMENDED READING WEBSITES, TOO:

http://www.readkiddoread.com/homeAuthor James Patterson works with children’s book expert, Judy Freeman, to present a resource-rich website full of “unforgettable titles bound to turn kids on tobooks.”

http://guysread.comAuthor, Jon Scieszka has created a wonderful website of suggested titles specifically aimed toward boys’ but don’t kid yourself, girls will love these books as well.

http://www.abookandahug.comA book and a hug was created to help you find a book for your child. It's important to match children up with books they want to read and this website can make all the difference in the world helping your child figure out their "reading personality."

This list was created by the public and school librarians of South Orange and Maplewood, and is available online through the SOMSD website and the public library sites. The books may be borrowed from the public libraries:

Maplewood Memorial Library South Orange Public Librarywww.maplewoodlibrary.org www.sopl.org51 Baker Street, Maplewood 65 Scotland Road, South Orange(973) 762-1622 ext 5005 (973) 762-0230

Maplewood Library Hilton Branch 1688 Springfield Ave., Maplewood(973) 762-1688

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