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Summer Reading

2010 Big Summer Read


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It's summertime! What a great time to slow down or cool off with a good book. These days books are available in hardcopy, on audio, or even on an eReader. Books in all formats are portable — and shareable! It's fun to share books with a child, a class, and your family. A range of stories — fact and fiction — are suggested here to get you started. They're as diverse as the children who will read them and the adults who just might share them with children. Remember, good books share as well with a variety of ages, including grown-ups. So choose a book (or two or three…) and begin a summer adventure!



Books for 6-9 Year Olds

Chester's Masterpiece

You'll find awesome books for second and third graders, such as Babymouse Burns Rubber and Chester's Masterpiece.

Books for 3-6 Year Olds

Alligators and Crocodiles

You'll find terrific books for first and second graders, such as A Beach Tail and Easy as Pie.

Books for 0-3 Year Olds

Colors, Numbers, Letters

You'll find fabulous books for toddlers and preschoolers, such as Daddy Calls Me Doodlebug and Kitten's Spring.

Audio Books

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

You'll find fun audio books, such as A Dog on His Own and Mary Poppins

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