Chapter Books to Read Aloud or Alone Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln? by Kate Dicamillo (2016) Baby Lincoln decides to run away from her bossy, older sister. Tales from Deckawoo Drive #3 Ginger Pye by Eleanor Estes (1951) This is a classic story of the Pye family and their beloved dog, Ginger. 1952 Newbery Medal Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things by Lenore Look (2009) Alvin Ho is entering second grade. He loves superheroes and explosions but school terrifies him. Gooney Bird Greene by Lois Lowry (2002) Gooney Bird Greene starts second grade with a bang and soon is in the center of everything. Pedro’s Mystery Club by Fran Manushkin (2017) Can Pedro’s new club find the missing objects? Look for other titles in the series. Juana & Lucas by Juana Medina (2016) Juana lives in Bogotá, Colombia, with her dog Lucas. A trip to Florida with her abuelo convinces Juana to learn English. 2017 Pura Belpré Award Princess Cora and the Crocodile by Laura Amy Schlitz (2017) Princess Cora is sick of boring lessons. When her fairy godmother sends her a crocodile, things get interesting. Squirrel in the House by Vivian Van Velde (2016) Squirrel is only trying to be a good guest. Why is everyone making such a fuss? Harriet the Invincible by Ursula Vernon (2015) Harriet Hamsterbone is not your typical princess. Follow her adventures in this graphic novel series.

This spring Pike students, faculty and staff enthusiastically embraced these challenges. Here are some of the titles Lower Schoolers read: The Bear Raymond Briggs 26 Letters and 99 Cents Tana Hoban Soccer Star Mina Javaherbin Smartypants: Pete in School Maira Kalman Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy Jane O’Connor Zero Kathryn Otoshi School’s First Day of School Adam Rex Bear Flies High Michael Rosen The Enchanted Wood Ruth Sanderson Dinosaur Peter Sìs Ghosts for Breakfast Stanley Terasaki Mountain Gorilla Rod Theodorou Little Quack’s New Friend Lauren Thompson Courage Bernard Waber Max’s Dragon Shirt Rosemary Wells Piggy Pie Po: 3 Little Stories Audrey Wood The Other Side Jacqueline Woodson

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SummerReads

Lower School Summer 2017

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Highlights from the Past Year Glow: Animals with their Own Night-Lights by W.H. Beck (2016) Learn about animals that create light through the amazing photographs in this nonfiction title. Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood by F. Isabel Campoy (2016) Mira’s city is gray until her colorful pictures encourage her neighbors to spread the joy and cover their walls with murals. Grand Canyon by Jason Chin (2017) Explore the wonders of the Grand Canyon in this richly illustrated nonfiction book. Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall (2017) Jabari is ready for the diving board. He just needs a little encouragement. Click, Clack, Surprise! by Doreen Cronin (2016) Farmer Brown is back with a special birthday party for Little Duck. The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet by Carmen Agra Deedy (2017) The mayor likes a quiet village but the noisy rooster has other ideas. Melena’s Jubilee: The Story of a Fresh Start by Zetta Elliott (2016) Yesterday was a terrible day! How can Melena make things right with her family? Ready, Set, Build by Meg Fleming (2017) This is the story of a busy builder and his helper. Told in rhyme. The Sound of Silence by Katrina Goldsaito (2016) Yoshio goes on a search for ma, silence, throughout his bustling Tokyo city.

Egg by Kevin Henkes (2017) Three little birds fly away leaving one lone egg in the nest. Imagine their surprise when a friendly baby alligator hatches! Lotus & Feather by Ji-li Jiang (2016) In this story of friendship, Lotus rescues a beautiful crane and nurses him back to health. We Are Growing by Laurie Keller (2016) Gerald and Piggie introduce this story of grass growing. Who is the tallest? Who is growing fastest? 2017 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Green Pants by Kenneth Kraegel (2017) Jameson loves his green pants but he is forced to make a decision when he is asked to be in his cousin’s wedding. Will his tux have green pants? Lost and Found Cat: The True Story of Kunkush’s Incredible Journey by Doug Kuntz & Amy Shrodes (2017) The powerful story of how one small cat was reunited with his family after getting lost on their journey from Iraq to Norway. 1 Big Salad: A Delicious Counting Book by Juana Medina (2016) Starting with one avocado deer, the vegetables join together to create a yummy salad. Three Billy Goats Gruff by Jerry Pinkney (2017) Enjoy this classic tale of the goat brothers and their adventures. The Secret Life of the Red Fox by Laurence Pringle (2017) This nonfiction title follows Vixen and her kits through luminous illustrations. Mighty, Mighty Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker (2017) Told in rhyming text, a crew of trucks work together to erect a massive building.

Ada’s Ideas: The Story of Ada Lovelace, the World’s First Computer Programmer by Fiona Robinson (2016) Ada’s imagination led her to explore new areas in mathematics. Learn how she became the first computer programmer in this picture book biography. Bob, Not Bob! by Liz Garton Scanlon (2017) Louie has a bad cold and wants to snuggle. Why does his dog, Bob, keeping coming when he calls for his mom? Because of an Acorn by Lola M. Schaefer (2016) A simple look at the interconnectedness of the natural world starting with a small acorn. A Perfect Day by Lane Smith (2017) A perfect day is enjoyed by a squirrel, a dog, a chickadee, and a bear. Is it truly perfect for everyone? Goldfish Ghost by Lemony Snicket (2017) Goldfish Ghost is lonely until he finds a kindred spirit to keep him company. Say Hello, Sophie! by Rosemary Wells (2017) Sophie would like to be polite. Why is it so hard to say please and thank you? They All Saw A Cat by Brendan Wenzel (2016 ) They all saw a cat but each saw something quite different. 2017 Caldecott Honor and 2017 Pike Mock Caldecott Medal Puddle by Hyewon Yum (2016) It’s too rainy to go outside so a boy and his mother draw a puddle jumping adventure.