Summer

Summertime and the reading is easy. If you're in the mood for a good story, check out these books on the much anticipated end of school, picnics, vacations, warm weather, and other joys (and trials) of summer.

	Birdsall, Jeanne The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy Meet the Penderwicks, four girls with distinctly different personalities-and if you enjoy this title, look for the sequel coming out this summer.
	Bishop, Nic Backyard Detective: Critters Up Close You don't have to travel far to find a fascinating natural world and this profusely illustrated handbook is the perfect guide for your explorations.
	Gifford, Peggy Elizabeth Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Stuart Little Photographs by Valorie Fisher Summer reading can be fun -- but not if you wait until the last minute.
	Graham, Bob Oscar's Half Birthday Thrilled with their new baby, a family plans a picnic to celebrate his first six months.
	Holm, Jennifer and Mark Holm Babymouse. 3, Beach babe! Babymouse's imagination fuels another wacky adventure.
	London, Jonathan Fireflies, Fireflies, Light My Way Chasing fireflies used to be a typical summer activity-and if you don't have any in your yard, you can find them in this appealing picture book.
	Park, Barbara Junie B., First Grader: Aloha-ha-ha! Illustrated by Denise Brunkus Junie B. is on vacation and she's happy to take readers along for some fun.
	Peck, Richard A Long Way from Chicago: A Novel in Stories A series of summer vacations spent with their eccentric grandmother in her small town provides plenty of excitement for a brother and sister from the big city.
	Perkins, Lynne Rae Pictures from Our Vacation Lovely watercolor illustrations trace the travels of a family to their favorite lake.
	Perry, Elizabeth Think Cool Thoughts Illustrated by Linda Bronson Summer in the city can be hot but local author Perry shows readers how to keep cool.
	Poydar, Nancy Last Day, Hooray! Kids may be surprised to know that the end of school is much anticipated by everyone-including teachers.
	Rylant, Cynthia Mr. Putter and Tabby Row the Boat Illustrated by Arthur Howard Mr. Putter and Tabby are old friends and their low-key adventures will amuse current fans and create new ones too.
	Van Leeuwen, Jean Amanda Pig and the Really Hot Day Illustrated by Ann Schweninger This easy to read title just might give kids some good ideas about how to beat the heat.
	Winkler, Henry Summer School! What Genius Thought That Up? Not everyone gets to stop studying when summer rolls around.
	Yee, Lisa Stanford Wong Flunks Big Time Stanford loves basketball but isn't really a fan of English-unfortunately he has to improve his grade if he wants to keep playing.

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