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2018 Elementary Summer Reading Assignment (Students Entering Gr. 1-2)

June 2018

Dear Parents/Students,

Summer reading has been a tradition and benefit for Clifton students in grades one to twelve

for many years. Summer is the perfect time for students to reap the many rewards of

independent reading. As educators, we realize the importance of reading throughout the school

year and would like to encourage reading during the summer as a way for students to maintain

reading levels and skills they have acquired within the school year. More importantly, we hope

that by encouraging independent reading, students will experience the many joys of reading

and become lifelong readers and learners.

As such, the Clifton Public Library has chosen book titles for summer reading that will appeal to

a variety of student interests. Students entering grades 1 and 2 are required to read at least

one book from the appropriate list and complete the summer reading experience organizer. We

invite you to share the summer reading experience by reading to your child, with your child, or

by simply letting your child read independently.

Teachers will review with students the requirements for summer reading. Information can also

be found on the Clifton Public Schools website, www.clifton.k12.nj.us. The summer reading

experience organizer should be returned to the classroom teacher by September 7, 2018.

We strongly encourage students to read additional selections from the list to foster a life-long

love of reading and invite them to wonder, imagine and explore life’s endless possibilities.

We would like to extend our appreciation to you for your anticipated cooperation in encouraging

your children to read.

Happy Reading!

Educationally yours,

Dr. Valerie Kropinack

Supervisor of Language Arts, K-8

vkropinack@cliftonschools.net

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Summer Reading Experience

Grades 1 and 2

Name: _________________________________Grade in September: ______________

Title of Book: ___________________________________________________________

Author:

_______________________________________________________________________

Where does the story take place (setting):

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Characters: ____________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Did you like the story? (circle one) ☺ ☹

Did you like thee story? (circle one) ☺ ☹

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Kindergarten Suggestions for Summer Reading 2018—Easy Readers

Remember to browse the picture book collection for more fabulous choices in summer reading! Please ask a librarian for assistance…

Author

Arnold, Tedd Barchers, Suzanne Bauer, Marion Dane Berenstain, Stan & Jan Blackaby, Susan Brimner, Larry Dane Bunting, Eve Capucilli, Alyssa Satin Crow, Melinda DePaola, Tomie Hall, Kirsten Hillert, Margaret Hoban, Lillian Hoff, Syd Holub, Joan Hood, Susan Kan, Victoria Klein, Adria F. Lego Leonard, Marcia Marley Marvel Mayer, Mercer Marshall, Edward McKissack, Patricia McKay, Sindy Meister, Cari Milgrim, David Oconnor, Jane Packard, Mary Pilkey, Dav Rey, H.A. Schaefer, Lola M. Scheunemann, Pam Scieszka, Jon Seuss Simon, Charnan Thomas and Friends Thompson, Kay Virjan, Emma Weeks, Sarah Wells, Rosemary Willems, Mo Wojtowicz, David Wong, Clarissa Ziefert, Harriet

Series

Fly Guy Series Various Titles Various Titles The Berenstain Bears series Various titles Rookie Reader series Frog and Friends Series Biscuit Series Stone Arch Readers Various Titles Beastville Series Beginning to Read Series Arthur Series and Various Titles Various Titles Easy to Read and Various Titles All Titles Pinkalicious series Max Series Lego City Series and Others Real Kids Readers Marley Series World of Reading Little Critter Series Fox Series Messy Bessey’s Series We Both Read Series Tiny Series and Others The Adventures of Otto Series JoJo series My First Reader Series Green Light Readers series Curious George Series Mittens series Phonic Blends Series Truck Town Series All Titles Rookie Reader Series Step Into Reading Series Eloise A Pig in a Wig I Can Read Series Yoko and Friends Series Elephant & Piggie Series Elephant Joe, Brave Firefighter World of Reading Series All Titles

Suggestions from the Clifton Public Library Children’s Services Department May 2018.

First Grade Suggestions for Summer Reading 2018—Easy Readers

Remember to browse the picture book collection for more fabulous choices in summer reading! Please ask a librarian for assistance…

Author Blaze Bonsall, Crosby Bunting, Eve Byars, Betsy Capucilli, Alyssa Satin Chaconas, Dori Cushman, Doug Disney Eastman, P.D. Fenske, Johnathan Gantos, Jack Grindley, Sally Henkes, Kevin Hoff Kann, Victoria Kessler, Leonard Koontz, Robin Michal Kratts Krensky, Stephen Kvasnosky, Laura Labatt, Mary Lego Lin, Grace Lobel, Arnold Marzollo, Jean McMullan, Kate Meister, Cari Mills, Claudia Minarik, Else Parish, Peggy Pilkey, Dave Rusty Rylant, Cynthia Seuss Silverman, Erica Splat the cat Thomas

Series Blaze & the Monster Machine I Can Read Series Frog and Friends I Can Read and Puffin Easy to Read Series Biscuit series Cork and Fuzz Series Various Titles Step into Reading I Can Read it all By Myself Series Various Titles Rotten Ralph Series Poppy and Max Series Penny Series I Can Read Series and Various Others Pinkalicious Various Tiltes Chicago and the Cat Series Wild Kratts Lionel and Louise Series Zelda and Ivy Series Sam Series Lego City Series and Others All Titles including Picture Books Frog and Toad Series and Various Others Step into Reading Series Pearl and Wagner Series Buzz Beaker Series Gus and Grandpa Series Little Bear Series Amelia Bedelia Series Big Dog, Little Dog Series Rusty Rivets All Titles All Titles Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa Series and Others I can read series Thomas the Tank Series

Suggestions from the Clifton Public Library Children’s Services Department May 2018

Second Grade Suggestions for Summer Reading 2018—Juvenile Fiction

Remember to browse the NEW fiction, picture books, and graphic novels for more fabulous choices!

Please ask a librarian for assistance…

Author Adler, David Alexie, Sherman Baker, Keith Bridewell, Norman Brown, Marc Calmenson, Stephanie Cazet, Denys Christopher, Matt Cooper, Ilene Danziger, Paula DC Disney Driscoll, Laura Egan, Tim Greene, Stephanie Guest, Elissa Howe, James Jules, Jacqueline Lego Manushkin, Fran Michalak, Jamie Miller, Kelly O'Connor, Jane Platt, Kin Roeser, Matt Scooby Doo Sharmat, Marjorie Star Wars Teenage Tillworth, Mary Van Leeuwen Yee, Wong Herbert Yolen, Jane

Series Young Cam Jansen & Bones Series Thunder Boy Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Green Series Clifford Arthur Various Titles Minnie and Moo Series Various Titles Little Lucy A is for Amber Series Batman and Others Various Titles Splat the Cat and the Quick Chicks Dodsworth Moose and Hildy Series Iris and Walter Series Bunnicula and Ready to Read Series Sophia Martinez Series LEGO Series Katie Woo Series Joe & Sparky Three More Stories Fancy Nancy series Big Max Oh No Astro! Scooby Doo Adventures Nate the Great Star Wars Series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Meet Shimmer and Shine! Amanda Pig Mouse and Mole Series Commander Toad Series

Suggestions from the Clifton Public Library Children’s Services Department May 2018.

Author

Aguirre, Jorge DC DiCamillio, Kate Disney Eliopoulos, Chris Guibert, Emmanuel Hayes, Geoffrey Holm, Jennifer L. Kolchalka, James Pope, Paul Régis, Faller Tennapel, Doug Venable, Colleen A. F.

Series

Giants Beware Tiny Titans Bink & Gollie Disney fairies graphic novel Mr Puzzle Ariol Various Titles Babymouse Series Johnny Boo Battling Boy The Adventures of Polo Cardboard Guinea PIG, Pet Shop Private Eye, and others

Second Grade Suggestions for Summer Reading 2018—Juvenile Fiction

Remember to browse the NEW fiction, picture books, and graphic novels for more fabulous choices!

Please ask a librarian for assistance…

Suggestions from the Clifton Public Library Children’s Services Department May 2017.

First Grade Suggestions for Summer Reading 2018—Easy Readers

Remember to browse the picture book collection for more fabulous choices in summer reading!

Please ask a librarian for assistance…

Graphic Novels List

Author

Baltazar, Art Disney Hayes, Geoffrey Kochalka, James Meister, Cari Régis, Faller

Series Tiny Titans Disney Fairies Toon Books Jhonny Boo Airplane Adventure The Adventures of Polo