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Lawrence Summer Reading

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Summer Reading Challenge

Pick up a Book & Read

Students in grades Pre-K through 11 all received 3 books each for Summer Reading. Enjoy your books and record your thoughts in the journal that came with your book-bag.

Remember some of the books are on back order because they are so popular this summer. You will be asked to join us for a Mid-Summer Reading Check-in where you can pick up your book-bags. If you did't get your Summer Reading gift bag you can pick it up then.

Second Grade

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Hello World

Hello World! is the perfect reminder that the journeys we take through life are all about the people we will meet along the way—people who will make us smarter, stronger, and more amazing than we ever thought possible.
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The Case of the Stolen Drumsticks

Young readers can learn about police procedures and detective work as they follow along with Detective Paw and try to solve the case themselves.
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Arlo & the Pips: King of the Birds

Arlo & Pips: King of the Birds is the first in a new early graphic chapter book series about the friendship between Arlo, an arrogant crow, and a little bird named Pips.

Third Grade

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Radiant Child

Javaka Steptoe's vivid text and bold artwork echoing Basquiat's own introduce young readers to the powerful message that art doesn't always have to be neat or clean—and definitely not inside the lines—to be beautiful
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Inky's Amazing Escape

Learn all about Inky the Octopus, an international sensation known for escaping from the New Zealand aquarium in April 2016, in this fascinating picture book from National Book Award nominee and octopus expert Sy Montgomery.
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Thank You Omu

Debut author-illustrator Oge Mora brings to life a heartwarming story of sharing and community in colorful cut-paper designs as luscious as Omu's stew, with an extra serving of love.
Building Character
A great collection of articles and videos for parents. Topics include Generosity, Forgiveness, Honesty, Grit, Curiousity and Gratitude. Check them out !!

Fourth Grade

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The Last - Last Day of Summer

When two adventurous cousins accidentally extend the last day of summer by freezing time, they find the secrets hidden between the unmoving seconds, minutes, and hours are not the endless fun they expected.
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New Kid

Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Gene Luen Yang, New Kid is a timely, honest graphic novel about starting over at a new school where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real, from award-winning author-illustrator Jerry Craft.
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Fatima's Great Outdoors

An immigrant family embarks on their first camping trip in the Midwest in this lively picture book by Ambreen Tariq, outdoors activist and founder of @BrownPeopleCamping
8 Mental and Physical Benefits of Audiobooks
According to the Audio Publishers Association, audiobooks help “build and enhance vital literacy skills such as fluency, vocabulary, language acquisition, pronunciation, phonemic awareness, and comprehension—skills that often boost reading scores.”

Check this out !!

SLIME IN SPACE! 🚀 How Slime Moves in Microgravity | Kids' Choice Awards 2020 | Nick
Free Worksheets and Printables for Kids
Worksheets for kids from Pre-K to Grade 8. All subject areas.
Get the Libby App
Your guide to reading happiness. Brought to you by your local library & built with 💕 by OverDrive. Personal, and easy to use, Libby is great for users of all ages. Use your library card to download free audio. Listen to books wherever, whenever !!

Check in Next Week

  • We will take a peek at the books grades 5 & 6 received.
  • In the meantime try to read with each other 20 minutes everyday with your beautiful kiddos.
  • Use your Reading Logs - Have them draw a picture of their favorite part & write a sentence to go with it.
  • Students in the upper grades can write a short chapter summary in their Reading Logs
  • Have a great week !!
Why Summer Reading Matters
Start with a Book is designed to help address summer learning loss. The website provides parents, librarians, youth program leaders, and community groups a wide range of free and low-cost resources to help ensure that kids keep learning.
Questions to Ask Your Child during Story Time
Ask these questions before, during, and after a story to encourage your young learner to think about the text in a more in-depth way (it’s OK if your child can’t read independently yet!).
Summer is Full of Possibilities
Explore Family-Friendly Activities, Tips and Crafts here. Parents A great Safe Site for Parents and kids ages 2 through 8. Educational games and videos from Curious George, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows! So worth checking out :)
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Ms. Abby Library & Information Specialist

Email: jabbatangelo@lawrence.k12.ny.us
Location: 195 Broadway, Lawrence, NY, USA
Phone: (516)295-7025

Summer Reading #2 July 12 - July 16