Mrs. Archer’s Recommended 2011 Summer Reading
1st Grade
(This list is a combination of books that fall under incoming/outgoing 1st Grade Reading Levels and 1st Grade Interests.)
Fiction
Brown, Jeff Flat Stanley
Carle, Eric The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Cronin, Doreen Diary of a Worm
Cushman, Doug Aunt Eater Loves a Mystery
Diesen. Deborah The Pout-Pout Fish
Garland, Michael Miss Smith’s Incredible Story Book
Henkes, Kevin Jessica
Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse
Owen
Chrysanthemum
Hoban, Russell Bedtime for Francis
Johnson, Crockett Harold and the Purple Crayon
Kimmel, Eric Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock
McCloskey, Robert Blueberries for Sal
Make Way For Ducklings
Morris, Carla The Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians
O’Connor, Jane Any of the Fancy Nancy books.
Osborne, Mary Pope Magic Tree House series
Roy, Ron Calendar Mysteries series
Rylant, Cynthia Henry and Mudge series
Seuss, Dr. Green Eggs and Ham
Horton Hears A Who
Non-Fiction
Holland, Simon Reptiles
Inches, Alison The Adventures of a Plastic Bottle: A Story About Recycling
Pebble Books
Pebble Books is a series of non-fiction books on a variety of topics: animals, holidays, birds, and plants to name a few. They provide true facts and information in a format that easy for young readers to locate and understand.
Biographies
Rookie Reader Biographies are an excellent way to introduce children to famous people.
