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Summer Reading

2011 Big Summer Read


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The days are longer, the air is warmer, and it's time to think about vacations. Whether or not you leave your home, you can go an adventure when you open a book! Try several of the suggestions here — some books are funny, others fantastic; some authors find the stories in real life — and tell them in pictures and words.

Books come in lots of different forms: you can download them onto an eReader, tune in to an audiobook, or just turn the pages of a physical book.



Books for 6-9 Year Olds

Almost Zero: A Dyamonde Daniel Book

You'll find awesome books for second and third graders, such as Labracadabra and Almost Zero: A Dyamonde Daniel Book.

Books for 3-6 Year Olds

Bats at the Ballgame

You'll find terrific books for first and second graders, such as Bats at the Ballgame and Cloudette.

Books for 0-3 Year Olds

Have You Seen Duck?

You'll find fabulous books for toddlers and preschoolers, such as Have You Seen Duck? and The Rain Train.

Audio Books

26 Fairmount Avenue

You'll find fun audio books, such as Freckle Juice and 26 Fairmount Avenue

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