Reading Suggestions for Kids
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First Grade
California Recommended Readings in Literature
Mostly picture books, these stories help students to understand the basic features of reading through the selection of letter patterns and colorful illustrations which can be shared with the entire family.
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Second Grade
California Recommended Readings In Literature
These titles include picture books and reader level 2 stories which help students to recognize and use the different spelling patterns and encourage students to read through the use of various expressions. Titles include Miss Nelson is Missing! Fanny’s Dream, and Amazing Grace.
Science Fiction
An annotated list of books for beginning science fiction fans.
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Third Grade
California Recommended Readings in Literature
Consisting of picture books, fiction, and a few non-fiction titles, these titles help students to comprehend basic plots of classic fairy tales, folktales, legends, and fables from around the world. Come and explore the world of good and evil, fear and courage, wisdom and folly, cruelty and kindness.
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Fourth to Sixth Grades
Titles
Fiction titles that are sure to capture students with a touch of humor to each delightful story, including Double Fudge, Anastasia Absolutely, and Fair Weather.
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Sixth Grade
Titles
Whether it’s adventure, the classics, science fiction / fantasy, humorous or animals, there’s something for all junior high students, including Artemis Fowl, The Secret Garden, The Black Stallion, and Homer Price.
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Seventh and Eighth Grades
Titles
Great books for older junior high students helping them analyze a work of literature, the recurring theme, and the relevance of the setting of each story. The list includes mystery such as The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle and the humorous book of The Amazon Papers.
Sage Selections for Junior High
Our own Mrs. Sage's monthly recommendations.
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Recommendations for Grades K - 12
Book Beat: Jazz in Children's Picture Books
Children's picture books featuring the world of jazz.
Building Blocks: Books for Preschoolers
Books too good for preschoolers to miss!
California Department of Education Recommendations
A database of recommended titles for children in grades kindergarten through twelfth, developed by the California Department of Education.
Family Values: Classic and Christian Reads
Classic and Christian "gentle reads" for grades four through eight.
Folk and Fairy Tales
A listing of popular tales as told by various authors.
Fractured Fairy Tales
These picture books are fun and suprising retellings of well-known tales.
If you like Lemony Snicket...
If you're a fan of A Series of Unfortunate Events, look to this list of sure-to-please read-a-likes.
Mermaids
A simple listing of books about mermaids from picture books and folktales through junior high.
Non-Fiction
Very readable non-fiction stories for 4th grade and up.
Patriotic Picture Books
Share America's story with creative non-fiction picture books.
Predictable Stories
Useful stories to read with your emerging reader.
Primary Grades
An annotated list of recommended readings for children from kindergarten through third grade.
Royal Reads
Picture books stories about princes and princesses.
Scary Stories
Looking for a ghost story? For older children (grades 5 and up).
Waiting for....Harry Potter
A list of books for those that love tales of magic and adventure. |
