Summer Reading for Rising K
Enjoy reading quality books to your child this summer! There are so many wonderful children’s books to choose from at your public library or local bookstore. Our hope is that you will choose many, read aloud often to your child throughout the summer, and include at least three chapter books in your reading selections. Some suggestions of great chapter book series are listed below. We hope that this will help to build a love of books and interest in reading that will contribute to a great start to the new school year!
Chapter Books in a Series
Magic Tree House Mary Pope Osborne
With its strong characters, imaginative plots, and just the right dose of history and science, this series is perfect for early chapter-book readers.
Boxcar Children Gertrude Chandler Warner
Four orphaned children and their pet watchdog--afraid to go live with their grandfather, set up housekeeping in an abandoned boxcar in the forest. They eventually meet their grandfather, who is a wealthy & kind man (although the children had believed him to be cruel). The children decide to live with the grandfather, who moves the beloved boxcar to his backyard so the children can use it as a playhouse. In subsequent stories, the children encounter many mysteries & adventures in their neighborhood or at the locations they visit with their grandfather.
Nate the Great Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
After a generous breakfast of pancakes, Nate, the boy detective, plunges into each new and baffling case, solves the mystery, and tracks down the culprits.
Katie Woo Fran Manushkin
Katie Woo is a spunky, sassy, and stylish schoolgirl who readers will fall in love with. These early chapter books, containing fun, lighthearted stories, are perfect for explaining life changes, family celebrations, and growing up. Award-winning author Fran Manushkin outdoes herself with these fun, lighthearted stories.
Mercy Watson Kate DiCamillo
Have Mercy! She's not just the Watson's pet pig--she's a porcine wonder and loads of fun.
Mrs. Piggle Wiggle Betty Bard MacDonald
Read-aloud stories about Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, who loves children-- good or bad--and never scolds but has positive cures for 'Answer-Backers', 'Never-Want-to-go-to Bedders', and other boys and girls with strange habits.
With its strong characters, imaginative plots, and just the right dose of history and science, this series is perfect for early chapter-book readers.
Boxcar Children Gertrude Chandler Warner
Four orphaned children and their pet watchdog--afraid to go live with their grandfather, set up housekeeping in an abandoned boxcar in the forest. They eventually meet their grandfather, who is a wealthy & kind man (although the children had believed him to be cruel). The children decide to live with the grandfather, who moves the beloved boxcar to his backyard so the children can use it as a playhouse. In subsequent stories, the children encounter many mysteries & adventures in their neighborhood or at the locations they visit with their grandfather.
Nate the Great Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
After a generous breakfast of pancakes, Nate, the boy detective, plunges into each new and baffling case, solves the mystery, and tracks down the culprits.
Katie Woo Fran Manushkin
Katie Woo is a spunky, sassy, and stylish schoolgirl who readers will fall in love with. These early chapter books, containing fun, lighthearted stories, are perfect for explaining life changes, family celebrations, and growing up. Award-winning author Fran Manushkin outdoes herself with these fun, lighthearted stories.
Mercy Watson Kate DiCamillo
Have Mercy! She's not just the Watson's pet pig--she's a porcine wonder and loads of fun.
Mrs. Piggle Wiggle Betty Bard MacDonald
Read-aloud stories about Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, who loves children-- good or bad--and never scolds but has positive cures for 'Answer-Backers', 'Never-Want-to-go-to Bedders', and other boys and girls with strange habits.
The book summaries on this summer reading list are reproduced with the permission of Follett Library Resources, Inc. Copyright 2018. All rights reserved.