Parent Resources/Recursos Para Padres Choosing Books for Children

by Betsy Hearne

Best of the Best for Children

by Denise Perry Donavin, ed.

The New Read-Aloud Handbook

by Jim Trelease

For Reading Out Loud

by Margaret May Kimmel

Read to Me: Raising Kids Who Love to Read

by Bernice E. Cullinan

Parent’s Guide to the Best Books for Children

by Eden Ross Lipson

Reading Magic

by Mem Fox

Summer Reading Suggestions 2013 Pre-Kindergarten—Grade 4

For More Information/Para Más Información Project Summer Read Web Site

http://www.whiteplainspublicschools.org/Page/10352

http://www.rif.org/u/s/literacy-resources/brochures.htm

Sugerencias de Lectura Verano 2013

http://www.westchesterlibraries.org

Pre-Kindergarden—Grado 4

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White Plains Public Schools www.whiteplainspublicschools.org White Plains Public Library www.whiteplainslibrary.org White Plains Youth Bureau www.cityofwhiteplains.com/youthbureau/ Barnes & Noble Booksellers www.barnesandnoble.com

White Plains City School District

Office of Curriculum and Instruction * 5 Homeside Lane White Plains, New York * 10605 * (914) 422-2026

WHITE PLAINS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Dear Parent/Guardian, Reading, reading, reading –yes, it’s true, reading every day, each night, on the weekend and during the summer –reading is the key to your child’s academic development. Read alongside your child. Read to your child, ask your child to read to you. Read in English, Spanish, or any language you choose. Try more than one language. Read the newspaper, magazines, children’s literature, non-fiction, poetry, recipes, and advertisements. Even street signs! Reading is both fun and useful. Folktales, sports news, fashion news, business news, celebrity gossip, and comics –it all has value. The main thing is to make it a habit. Reading books of interest is especially valuable to our children. Our Project Summer Read helps to make it easier to select books, for a full summer of reading. The schools send home an “envelope” with reading resources in it to get started. Please note the books listed are suggestions for summer reading. Students are encouraged to read other books by the authors listed, additional books in a series, and books recommended by the librarians. The “envelope” also includes resources for accessing books and information on the computer. Raz-Kids, Tumblebooks, Bookflix are examples of sites that have electronic books. The public library will help you find the books. Local book stores will help, too. Many parents ask: “What can I do to help my child be a better student?” Answer: Read, read, read! Encourage your child to read this summer. Read together. Read on vacation! Make it a fun family activity! Have a peaceful and safe summer. We look forward to seeing you and your children in September. Sincerely,

Chris Clouet

Jake Drake by Andrew Clements One Day in the Prairie by Jean Craighead George The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd My Name is Maria Isabel by Alma Flor Ada Owen Foote by Stephanie Greene The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart Sarah Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan Judy Moody by Megan McDonald Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell The High Rise Private Eye: Case of the Missing Monkey by Cynthia Rylant George vs. George by Rosalind Schanzer Be sure to check out other books by any of these authors!

These are suggested titles. Check out other books in a series, by the authors listed or recommended by the librarian!

WHITE PLAINS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Estimado Padre/Guardian, Leer, leer, leer – si, es verdad, la lectura diaria, todas las noches, los fines de semana y durante el verano – la lectura es la clave para el desarrollo académico de su niño.

Cam Jansen Invisible Stanley Magic School Bus Inside the Earth Diary of a Fly Archaeologists Dig for Clues Chicken Chasing Queen of Lamar County Pee Wee’s Tale Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat The Story of the Statue of Liberty The Doll People Clementine Knights of the Kitchen Table

by David Adler by Jeff Brown by Joanna Cole by Doreen Cronin by Kate Duke by Janice N. Harrington by Johanna Hurwitz by Lynne Jonell by Betsy & Giulio Maestro by Ann M. Martin by Sara Pennypacker by John Scieszka

Lea al lado de su niño. Léale a su niño, pídale a su niño que le lea a usted. Lean en Inglés, Español o en cualquier otro idioma que usted elija. Traten más de un idioma. Lea el periódico, revistas, literatura para niños, no-ficción, poesía, recetas y anuncios. Incluso las señales de las calles! La lectura es ambos divertida y útil. Leyendas, noticias de deportes, noticias de modas, noticias de negocios, chismes de las celebridades y cómicos – todos tiene su valor. Lo principal es hacerlo un hábito. Leer libros de interés es especialmente valioso para nuestros niños. Nuestro Proyecto de Lectura de Verano ayuda a facilitar la selección de libros, para un verano completo de lectura. Para comenzar, las escuelas mandan a casa un “sobre” con recursos para la lectura. Por favor noten que los libros en la lista son sugeridos para lectura durante el verano. Animamos a los estudiantes a que lean otros libros escritos por otros autores en la lista, otros libros en la serie, y libros recomendados por las bibliotecarias. El “sobre” también incluye recursos para acceder libros e información en la computadora. Raz-Kids, Tumblebooks, Bookflix son ejemplos de sitios que tienen libros electrónicos. La biblioteca pública lo ayudará a buscar los libros. Las tiendas de libros locales también lo ayudarán Muchos padres preguntan: “¿Qué puedo hacer para ayudar a mi niño a ser un mejor estudiante?” Contesta: Lean, lean, lean! Exhorte a su niño a leer este verano. Lean juntos. Lean durante las vacaciones! Haga de esto una actividad familiar! Que tengan un verano tranquilo y seguro. Esperamos verlos a usted y a su niño en Septiembre. Atentamente,

Chris Clouet

These are suggested titles. Check out other books in a series, by the authors listed or recommended by the librarian!

Lean otros libros en la serie y libros recomendados por las bibliotecarias.

WHITE PLAINS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Grados K-2 Titulos en español continuar Gift for Abuelita: Celebrating the Day of the Dead Tierra de las adivinanzas Arturo y sus problemas con el professor Viajando en autobús Jugando en el patio de recreo El regreso a clases de Roberta Prudencia se preocupa Pica, Rasca David va al colegio Los 100 primeros días de escuela de Emilia La mejor maestra del mundo

de Luenn, Nancy de Elizondo, Cesar Villarreal de Brown, Marc de Chlad, Dorothy de Chlad, Dorothy de Francia, Silvia de Henkes, Kevin de Moss, Miriam de Shannon, David de Wells, Rosemary de Chardiet, Bernice

Grados 3-5 Titulos en español Ser nino, Ten, Nine, Eight Do you want to be my friend? ABC, I Like Me! School Bus Count! Time for Bed Tuck Me In Bailey Goes Camping Rosie’s Walk Whose Mouse are You? Tiny Goes to the Library 10 minutes to Bedtime Biscuit Finds a Friend Cookie’s Week

by Molly Bang by Eric Carle by Nancy Carlson by Donald Crews by Denise Fleming by Mem Fox by Dean Hacohen by Kevin Henkes by Pat Hutchins by Robert Kraus by Cari Meister by Peggy Rathmann by Allysa Satin Capucilli by C. Ward

A Library for Juan Featherless - Desplumado* Estrellita se despide de su isla Estrellita Says Good-bye to Her Island Fiesta Femenina Tomas and the Library Lady Estrellita de oro – Little Gold Star Lucha Libre: The Man in The Silver Mask Birthday in the Barrio/Cumpleaños en el barrio* Drum, Chavi, Drum!*

de Ajmera,,Maya & Ivanko, John D. de Mora, Pat de Herrera, Juan Felipe de Caraballo, Samuel de Gerson, Mary Joan de Mora, Pat de Hayes, Joe de Garza, Xavier de Dole, Mayra L. de Dole, Mayra L.

Pregunte en la biblioteca o librería por los títulos en español!

Los libros en la lista son sugerencias. Lean otros libros escritos por otros autores en la lista.

Grados K-2 Titulos en español Clifford va a la escuela The King of Things - El Rey de cosa Oso en la Ciudad Esperando a Papá, Family, Familia Huggly va a la Escuela Franklin va a la Escuela My name is Gabriela - Me llamo Gabriela Antonio's Card - La tarjeta de Antonio Quienquiera que seas Sebastian's Roller Skate My very own room - Mi propio cuartito* My Colors, My World - Mis colores, mi mundo* Hoy fué mi primer día de escuela Si llevas un ratón a la escuela Moony Luna - Luna, Lunita Lunera Maisy se va a la guardería Nico Visits the Moon Bajo la Luna de Límon* Grandma Fina and Her Wonderful Umbrellas Léale a su conejito Magda’s Tortillas/las tortillas de Magda

de Bridwell, Norman de Rodriguez, Artemio de Blackstone, Stella de Laínez, René Colato de Bertrand, Diane Gonzales de Arnold, Tedd de Bourgeois, Paulette de Brown, Monica de Gonzalez, Rigoberto de Fox, Mem, Ada, Alma Flor & Campoy, Isabel de Deu Prats, Joan de Perez, Amanda Irma de Gonzalez, Maya Christina de Frandsen, Karen G. de Numeroff, Laura de Argueta, Jorge de Cousins, Lucy de Robledo, Honorio de Moreno, Rene King & Fine, Edith Hope de Saenz, Benjamin Alire de Wells, Rosemary de Chavarria-Chairez, Becky

Daniel’s Pet Have you Seen My Cat? Biscuit 1 Hunter Meet Barack Obama Kitten’s First Full Moon Titch Sammy the Seal Hello Bumblebee Bat Hop on Pop Not a Box It looked like Spilt Milk There’s a Bird on my Head

by Alma Flor Ada by Eric Carle by Alyssa Capucilli by Pat Hutchins by Laine Falk by Kevin Henkes by P. Hutchins by S. Hoff by Darrin P. Lunde by Dr. Seuss by Antoinette Portis by Charles Shaw by Mo Willems

These are suggested titles. Check out other books in a series, by the authors listed or recommended by the librarian!

Soccer Hero The Magic Finger Mercy Watson Pinky and Rex Frog and Toad How Do Apples Grow? Stink: the Incredible Shrinking Kid The Werewolf Club Meets Oliver Twit Poppleton Nate the Great Math for all Seasons Frida

Young Cam Jansen Strega Nona Danny and the Dinosaur Houndsley and Catina Peter’s Chair Horrible Harry Leo the Late Bloomer Frog and Toad Fox Tales 12 Ways to Get to 11 Amelia Bedelia Dog and Bear Knuffle Bunny

by David Adler by Tomie De Paola by Syd Hoff by James Howe by Ezra Jack Keats by S. Klein by Robert Kraus by A. Lobel by J. Marshall by Eve Merriam by Peggy Parish by Laura Vaccaro Seeger by Mo Willems

by Matt Christopher by Roald Dahl by Kate DiCamillo by James Howe by Arnold Lobel by Betsy Maestro by Megan McDonald by Daniel Pinkwater by Cynthia Rylant by Marjorie Sharmat by Gregory Tang by Jonah Winter