Summer Reading

St. Pius X Regional School

2021 Reading Lists for Kindergarten - 4th grade

Because the faculty strongly believes that students should continue to read during the summer months, we are providing suggested lists for students entering grades Kindergarten through 4th grades. ****Send Ms. Neitzey a postcard telling her about your favorite book you read over the summer!****

▪ All lists and forms are below.

ST. PIUS X – SUGGESTED SUMMER READING Incoming Grade 4 - 2021

*classic **religious TITLE AUTHOR CALL LETTERS Adventures with Waffles Parr J FIC PAR Trille's best friend, Lena, lives on the other side of a hole in the hedge in Mathildewick Cover, where hardly a day passes without the two of them inventing some kind of adventure that often ends in trouble. Whether it's chasing a cow onto a boat or sledding down the steepest and iciest hill with a chicken, there is always a thrill -- and sometimes an injury -- to be had. Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians Sanderson J FIC SAN On his thirteenth birthday, foster child Alcatraz Smedry receives a bag of sand which is immediately stolen by the evil Librarians who are trying to take over the world, and Alcatraz is introduced to his grandfather and his own special talent, and told that he must use it to save civilization. Amber Brown Goes Fourth Danziger J FIC DAN Entering fourth grade, Amber faces some changes in her life as her best friend moves away and her parents divorce. Ben and Me Lawson J PB FIC LAW Benjamin Franklin's companion, Amos the mouse, tells how he was responsible for Franklin's inventions and discoveries. The BFG Dahl J PB FIC DAH Kidsnatched from her orphanage by a BFG (Big Friendly Giant), who spends his life blowing happy dreams to children, Sophie plans with him to save the world from nine other man-gobbling cannybull giants. *The Borrowers Norton J PB FIC NOR Miniature people who live in an old country house by borrowing things from the humans are forced to leave from their home under the clock. *Cricket in Times Square Selden J FIC SEL The adventures of a country cricket who unintentionally arrives in New York and is befriended by Tucker Mouse and Harry Cat. Diary of a Wimpy Kid (any in series) Kinney J FIC KIN Greg records his sixth grade experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily, hope just to survive, but when Rowley grows more popular, Greg must take drastic measures to save their friendship. Dolphin in the Deep (Animal Ark-any) Baglio J PB SER BAG Mandy’s been spending most of her Florida vacation at the local animal park, playing with two tame dolphins, Bob and Bing. First on the Moon Hehner J 629.454 H An account of the first moon landing by Apollo 11 in 1969. Frindle Clements J PB FIC CLE When he decides to turn his fifth grade teacher's love of the dictionary around on her, clever Nick Allen invents a new word and begins a chain of events that quickly moves beyond his control. 4B Goes Wild Gilson J FIC GIL Fourth graders on a three-day camping trip with their teachers experience frights and delights *Ginger Pye Estes J PB FIC EST The disappearance of a new puppy named Ginger and the appearance of a mysterious man in a mustard yellow hat bring excitement into the lives of the Pye children. Geronimo Stilton (any in series) various J Graphix FIC GER Holes Sachar J PB FIC SAC As further evidence of his family's bad fortune which they attribute to a curse on a distant relative, Stanley Yelnats is sent to a hellish correctional camp in the Texas desert where he finds his first real friend, a treasure, and a new sense of himself. How to Eat Fried Worms Rockwell J PB FIC ROC Because of a bet, Billy is in the uncomfortable position of having to eat fifteen worms in fifteen days. The worms are readily supplied by his opponent, whose motto seems to be the bigger and juicier the better! How to Steal a Dog O’Connor J FIC OCO Living in the family car in their small North Carolina town after their father leaves them virtually penniless, Georgina, desperate to improve their situation and unwilling to accept her overworked mother's calls for patience, persuades her younger brother to help her in an elaborate scheme to get money by stealing a dog and then claiming the reward that the owners are bound to offer. The Hundred Penny Box Mathis J PB FIC MAT Michael's love for his great-great-aunt who lives with them leads him to mediate with his mother, who wants to toss out all her old things. Hypnotize a Tiger: Poems About Just About Everything Brown J811.54 Poetry The book is chock-full of Calef's zany black-and-white artwork and features his wonderfully inventive characters and worlds--from the "completely nonviolent and silent" Lou Gnome to Percival, the impetuous (and none-too-sensible) lad who believes he is invincible, to Hugh Jarm (who has a huge arm, natch!). It's a whimsical world: creative, fun, and inspiring! Ida B Hannigan J FIC HAN In Wisconsin, fourth-grader Ida B spends happy hours being home-schooled and playing in her family's apple orchard, until her mother begins treatment for breast cancer and her parents must sell part of the orchard and send her to public school. I Got a “D” in Salami Winkler J PB FIC WIN Antics follow after Hank throws his report card into a meat grinder. I Have a Dream King J 323.1 K On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered a speech that moved and inspired America. The Incredible Journey Burnford J PB FIC BUR A brave young Labrador retriever, a mischievous bull terrier, and an unbeatable Siamese cat set out through the Canadian wilderness to make their way home to the family they love. Invention of Hugo Cabret Selznik J FIC SEL When twelve-year-old Hugo, an orphan living and repairing clocks within the walls of a Paris train station in 1931, meets a mysterious toy seller and his goddaughter, his undercover life and his biggest secret are jeopardized. I Thought My Soul Would Rise and Fly Hansen J FIC HAN Twelve-year-old Patsy keeps a diary of the ripe but confusing time following the end of the Civil War and the granting of freedom to former slaves. Jesse Owens Streissguth J BIO OWENS STR Owens broke nearly every record and won nearly every award in track and field, including four gold medals in the 1936 Summer Olympics. **Kateri Tekawitha:Mohawk Maiden (Vision Books) Brown This is the inspiring story of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, a holy young Indian woman, who was converted to Christianity by the French missionaries led by St. Isaac Joques during the 1600's. A Kick in the Head Janeczko J 811.008 KIC In this splendid and playful volume, acclaimed poetry anthologist Paul B. Janeczko and Caldecott Honor illustrator Chris Raschka present lively examples of twenty-nine poetic forms, demonstrating not only the (sometimes bendable) rules of poetry, but also the spirit that brings these forms so wonderfully to life. The Lemonade War Davies J FIC DAV Evan and his younger sister, Jessie, react differently to the news that they will be in the same class for fourth grade and as the end of summer approaches, they battle it out through lemonade stands, each trying to be the first to earn 100 dollars. Includes tips for running a successful lemonade stand. My Teacher Fried My Brains Coville J PB FIC COV Seventh-grader Duncan must find out which of the four new teachers in his school is an alien before his brains get fried to a pulp. Park Scientists: Gila Monsters, Geysers, and Grizzly Bears in America’s Own Backyard Carson J 333.783 CAR Describes the work of scientists in America's national parks, as they study geysers, grizzly bears, salamanders, cacti, and fireflies. Pigs Might Fly King-Smith J PB FIC KIN Having been coached in swimming by a duck and an otter, a runt piglet with deformed front feet becomes a hero when their farm is flooded. Poem Depot: Aisles of Smiles Florian J811.54 FLORIAN An illustrated collection of silly nonsense poems about topics kids care about: talents, avoiding homework, friends and more. Poppy and Rye Avi J PB FIC AVI When their home next to a brook is destroyed by beavers, a large family of golden mice is aided by Poppy the deer mouse and her grumpy porcupine friend, who in the process forges a relationship with the son he had abandoned. *Rip Van Winkle Irving J FIC IRV A man who sleeps for twenty years in the Catskill Mountains wakes to a much-changed world. *Sarah, Plain and Tall MacLachlan J FIC MAC When their father invites a mail-order bride to come live with them in their prairie home, Caleb and Anna are captivated by their new mother and hope that she will stay. Skinnybones Park J PB FIC PAR Alex's active sense of humor helps him get along with the school braggart, make the most of his athletic talents, and simply get by in a hectic world. **St. Dominic and the Rosary (Vision Books) Beebe St. Dominic led a life of excitement and adventure. As a boy he sold his books to feed the poor and offered himself as ransom for a prisoner. His greatest adventures came when he walked from town to town and stood fearlessly in the market to preach. Summer Reading is Killing Me Scieszka J PB FIC SCI At the beginning of summer vacation Joe, Sam, and Fred find themselves trapped inside their summer reading list, involved in a battle between good and evil characters from well-known children's books. The Tales of Uncle Remus Lester J 398.2 L Adventures of Brer Rabbit The 39 Clues (any) various J FIC THI Built around a ripe conceit—wealthy matriarch scatters cryptic clues to a mysterious fortune around the globe—a projected 10-book series is tons of fun. To the Top of the World Jenkins J 796.522 J Story describes the conditions and terrain of Mount Everest, attempts that have been made to scale this peak, and general information about the equipment and techniques of mountain climbing. Walking the Road to Freedom Ferris J BIO TRUTH Story traces the life of the Black woman orator who spoke out against slavery throughout New England and the Midwest. Waterman’s Bay Sharpe J SHA Two boys from a small town on the Chesapeake Bay help a scientist interested in cleaning up the water for the benefit of animals, plants, and people, while risking parental disapproval of people with too much education and of outsiders' interference in their means of earning a living. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Lin J FIC LIC Minli, an adventurous girl from a poor village, buys a magical goldfish, and then joins a dragon who cannot fly on a quest to find the Old Man of the Moon in hopes of bringing life to Fruitless Mountain and freshness to Jade River.

Social Justice Bad News For Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux J BIO REEVES NEL The Crossover Alexander, Kwame J FIC ALE Elijah of Buxton Curtis, Christop J HISTORIC CUR Dayshaun’s Gift Eliot, Etta Hand in Hand: Ten Black Men Who Changed America Pinckney, Andrea Davis J 973.049 Heart and Soul:The Story of America and African Americans Nelson, Kadir J 973.0496 NEL Lost in the Tunnel of Time Draper, Sharon M. J MYSTERY DRA P.S. Be Eleven Williams-Garcia Rita J HISTORIC WIL My Name is Maria Isabel Ada, Alma Flor J FIC ADA Rachel:The Story of Rachel Carson Ehrlich, Amy Rich Grimes, Nikki J FIC GRI Skateboard Party English, Karen J FIC ENG A Song for Harlem, 1928 McKissack, Patricia J FIC MCK Stars and Sparks on the Stage Draper Sharon M. J MYSTERY DRA The Turtle of Oman Nye, Naomi Shihab J FIC NYE Ways to Make Sunshine Watson, Renee J FIC WAT ST. PIUS X – SUGGESTED SUMMER READING Incoming Grade 3 - 2021

This list represents a range of reading levels for you to make your selections from and is not intended to be read in its entirety. *classic **religious TITLE AUTHOR CALL LETTERS GUIDED READING *Adventures of Pinocchio Collodi J FIC COL Akimbo and the Elephants McCall Smith J FIC MCC Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School & Other Scary Things Look J FIC LOO Amber Brown Danziger J FIC DAN N Beacons of Light-Lighthouses Gibbons J 387.1 GIB O Beany (Not Beanhead) and the Magic Crystal Wojciechowski J PB WOJ The Best School Year Ever Robinson J ROB P Boy Who Invented TV: story of Philo Farnsworth Krull J BIO FARNSWORTH KRU *Charlotte’s Web White J PB FIC WHI R Clementine (any) Pennypacker J FIC PEN L Digory the Dragon Slayer McAllister J PB FIC MCA The Dog that Stole Football PlaysChristopher J PB FIC CHR M Earth Mother Jackson E JAC Ellray Jakes and the Beanstalk Warner J FIC WAR FaMulan San Souci J 398.2 SOU Favorite Fairy Tales-Told in Denmark Haviland J 398.2 HAV Flicker Flash Graham J 811.54 GRA Q Frindle Clements J PB FIC CLE R Gully’s Travels Seidler J FIC SEI Hank the Cowdog (any) Erickson J SERIES ERI Q Horrible Harry and the Goog Kline J FIC KLI L Horseshoe Crabs and Shorebirds Chenson J 577.16 CRE Jack and the Beanstalk Kellogg E 398.2 KEL P Jackson Jones and the Curse of the Outlaw Rose Quattlebaum Jigsaw Pony Haas J FIC HAA **Joseph and Chico: A Cat Tells the Life of Pope Benedict XVI Perego Julian, Secret Agent Cameron J PB FIC CAM N The Kid Coach, No Easy Way Bowen The Kid Who Invented the Popsicle Wulffson J 609 WUL Lacrosse Firestorm Christopher J PB FIC CHR (or any other Matt Christopher sports books) Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie Sternberg J FIC STE The Littles Go To School Peterson J PB FIC PET M Many Moons Thurber J FIC THU Oversize Q **Max and Benedict: A Bird’s Eye View of the Pope’s Daily Life Perego Muggie Maggie Cleary J PB FIC CLE O My Dog May Be a Genius Prelutsky J 811.54 PRE My Heart is Laughing Lagercrantz J FIC LAG Next Door Dogs Rodowsky J FIC ROD Outside the Lines: Poetry at Play Burg Owen and Mzee: true story of a remarkable friendship Hatkoff J 599.6 HAT T Parables of Jesus DePaola J 226 D *Paul Revere’s Ride Longfellow J 811 LON P Pony Express! Kroll J 383.143 KRO U The Princess School: Who’s the Fairest Mason J PB FIC MAS The Puffins are Back! Gibbons E 598.33 GIB *Ramona Quinby, Age 8 Cleary J PB FIC CLE O Rats on the Roof and Other Stories Marshall J PB FIC MAR O The Rain Player Wisniewski J FIC WIS Savvy Law J FIC LAW U Seven Brave Women Hearne J FIC HEA The Stories Julian Tells Cameron J PB FIC CAM N *Stuart Little White J PB FIC WHI R Survivors: The Night the Titanic Sank Jenner K Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt Hopkinson E HOP S *Tale of Peter Rabbit Potter E POT L TJ’s Secret Pitch Bowen J PB SER BOW The Truth About Great White Sharks Cerullo J 597.33 CER *Winnie the Pooh Milne J PB FIC MIL Zen Shorts Muth E MUT N

Social Justice Finding Langston Cline-Ransome Lesa J HISTORIC CLI Gone Crazy in Alabama Williams-Garcia Rita J HISTORIC WIL New Kid Craft, Jerry (overdrive) The Parker Inheritance Johnson, Varia (overdrive) The Season of Styx Malone Magoon, Kekla (overdrive) Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky Mbalia, Kwame (overdrive) ST. PIUS X – SUGGESTED SUMMER READING Incoming Grade 2 - 2021

This list represents a range of reading levels for you to make selections from and is not intended to be read in its entirety. *classic **religious TITLE AUTHOR CALL LETTERS GUIDED READING The Absent Author Roy J PB MYS ROY N (or any other A-Z Mysteries) Aesop’s Fables Aesop J 398.2 A S Arthur Goes to Camp Brown PB EAS BRO K The Baby-sitters Club: Jessi and the Troublemaker Martin J PB SER P Bailey School Kids (any) Dadey J PB SER DAD M The Bee Tree Polacco E POL Berlioz the Bear Brett E BRE N *Blueberries for Sal McCloskey PB EAS MCC M Blumpoe the Grumpoe Meets Arnold the Cat Okimoto E F OKI Bunny Money Wells E WEL Cam Jansen (any) Adler J FIC ADL L The Case of the Weird Blue Chicken Cronin J Mystery CRO Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: Spring Babies Silverman Dinosaurs are Different Aliki J 597.9 A Do Pirates Take Baths? Tucker E TUC Eve of the Emperor Penguin Osborne PB SER OSB M (or any other Magic Tree House books) Fox on Stage Marshall EFB M J *Frog and Toad Are Friends Lobel E LOB K *George and Martha Marshall E MAR L **God Believes In You Bea Grandfather’s Journey Say E SAY N Henry and Mudge and the Sneaky Crackers Rylant J PB EAS R J Henry Hikes to Fitchburg Johnson E JOH Horrible Harry in Room 2B Kline J PB FIC KLI L I am Rosa Parks Park E BIO PARKS O Ice Cream: The Full Scoop Gibbons E 641.862 GIB N Johnny Appleseed: A Tall Tale Kellogg E 398.2 KEL K Juana and Lucas Medina Keena Ford and the Second Grade Mix Up Thomson J FIC THO Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie Roop E BIO Burgess R K Kidnapped at the Capital Roy J PB MYS ROY M (or any other Capital Mysteries) Knots on a Counting Rope Martin E MAR P Koko’s Kitten Patterson J 599.88 PAT M Kung Pow Chicken (any) Marko J Series BRA M,N,O **Let There Be Llamas! Kroll Ling and Ting Twice as Silly Lim The Listening Walk Showers E SHO J Minnie and Moo and the Haunted Sweater Cazet Mirette on the High Wire McCully E MCC P Nate the Great Sharmat EFB SHA K Owl Moon Yolen E YOL O Penny and Her Song Henkes (overdrive) Pirates Don’t Change Diapers Long E LON K Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia Parish EFB PAR L Princess Gorilla and a New Kind of Water Aardema J 398.2 A Ready, Freddy (any) Klein L Should I Share My Ice Cream? Willems E FB WIL Some Birthday Polacco E POL Star Stuff: Carl Sagan and the Mysteries of the Cosmos Sisson E Bio Sagan Sis *Stuart Little White J FIC WHI R Tales of Bunjitsu Bunny Himmelman J FIC HIM There’s an Alligator Under My Bed Mayer E MAY J The True Story of the Three Little Pigs Scieszka J SCI Q Tuesday Wiesner E WIE Who Eats What? Lauber J 597.53 L N You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You Hoberman E HOB Zipping, Zapping, Zooming Bats Earle

Social Justice Before She Was Harriet Cline-Ransome Lesa Easy BIO Tubman CLI The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth and Harlem’s Greatest Bookstore Micheaux Nelson, VaundaEasy NEL Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut Barnes, Derrick Easy BAR Firebird Copeland-Misty Easy COP The Great Migration: Journey to the North Greenfield, Eloise J811.54 Greenfiel Let The Children March Clark-Robinson Monica Easy CLA Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Rappaport, Doreen Easy BIO KING RAP ST. PIUS X – SUGGESTED SUMMER READING Incoming Grade 1 - 2021

This list represents a range of reading levels for you to make selections from and is not intended to be read in its entirety. *classic **religious TITLE AUTHOR CALL LETTERS GUIDED READING Abuela Dorros E DOR K Amazing Grace Hoffman EBC HOF L Amelia Bedelia Parish EFB PAR L Biscuit Wants to Play Capucilli EFB CAP F * Blueberries for Sal McCloskey PB EAS MCC M The Book with No Pictures Novak Easy NOV Brother Francis and the Friendly Beasts Hodges J235 H Bunny Cakes Wells E WEL J Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum Wheeler E WHE *Caps for Sale Slobodkina E SLO K **The Color of Me McDunn The Day the Crayons Quit Daywalt Easy DAY Diary of a Worm Cronin Easy CRO Dinosaur Babies Zoehfeld J567.92 ZOE L The Doorbell Rang Hutchins PB EAS HUT J Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners Keller PB EAS KEL The Farmer and the Clown Frazee E FRA The First Case Nilsson J MYSTERY NIL For You are a Kenyan Child Cunnane Easy CUN Frankencrayon Hall Easy HAL *Frog and Toad Are Friends Lobel E LOB K The Gardener Stewart E STE Geronimo Stilton (any) Stilton J PB SER GER U Grandpa Green Smith E SMI Great Doughnut Parade Bond EASY BON Green Eggs and Ham Seuss EFB SEU J Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Rylant EFB RYL J Hi! Fly Guy Arnold EFB ARN Hop on Pop! Seuss EFB SEU J Horace and Morris but Mostly Delores Howe Easy HOW How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World Priceman PB EAS PRI If You Give a Cat a Cupcake Numeroff E NUM Junie B Jones (any) Park J PB FIC PAR M A Kiss for Little Bear Minarik EFB MIN H Leafman Ehlert E EHL *Little Engine That Could Piper E PIP I Love and Roast Chicken Knutson J398.2 KNU Mango, Abuela, and Me Medina Easy MED Marta Big and Small Arena Easy ARE Martha Blah Blah Meddaugh E MED The Meanest Thing to Say Cosby EFB COS K Miss Daisy is crazy! Gutman J PB FIC GUT L (or any other My Weird School books) Miss Nelson is Missing Allard E ALL L Missy’s Super Duper Royal Deluxe Nees J SERIES BRA L,M Moonlight on the Magic Flute Osborne J PB SER OSB M (or any other Magic Tree House books) Moses Goes to a Concert Millman PB EAS MIL Mrs. Katz and Tush Polacco E POL Murilla Gorilla and the Hammock Problem Lloyd EFP LLO My Name is Yoon Recorvits E REC My Teacher is a Monster! (No, I am Not.) Brown The Noisy Paint Box: the Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky’s Abstract Art Rosenstock Easy BIO KADINSKY ROS Officer Buckle and Gloria Rathmann Easy RAT Pancakes, Pancakes! Carle PB EAS CAR M Paperwhite Wallace E WAL Pigsticks and Harold and the Incredible Journey Milway J JIC MIL Princess Posey and the New First Grader Greene J FIC GRE M,N,L Purplicious Kann E KAN Rainbabies Melmed PB EAS MEL Rosie Revere, Engineer Beaty Easy BEA Sam & Dave Dig a Hole Barnett E BAR Shiver Me Timbers! Pirate Poems and Paintings Florian J811.54 FLORIAN Sick Day for Amos McGee Stead E STE M Sid and Sam Buck EFB BUC E Skippy Jon Jones Sloppy Kisses Winthrop J PB EAS WIN That Bad, Bad Cat! Masurel EFB MAS The Three Pigs Wiesner E WIE *Tikki Tikki Tembo Mosel E398.2 MOS N Too Many Toys Shannon E SHA What’s Cooking, Jamela? Daly Easy DAL We Are Best Friends Aliki E ALI H Weird Stories from the Lonesome Café Cox J COX **Where Does God Live? Bea Why do Leaves Change Colors? Maestro E582.16M Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin Moss Easy MOS Z is for Moose Bingham Easy BIN

Social Justice Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Save Hill, Laban Carrick Easy BIO DAVE HIL I Have a Dream Nelson, Kadir J323.092 KIN The Negro Speaks of Rivers Hughes, Langston J811.52 HUGHES Nelson Mandela Nelson, Kadir Easy BIO MANDELA NEL Radiant Child:The Story of Young Artist John-Michel Basquiat Steptoe, Javanka Easy BIO BASQUIAT STE When the Beat was Born:DJ Cool Herc and the Creation of Hip-Hop Hill, Laban Carrick Easy BIO KOOL DJH HIL ST. PIUS X – SUGGESTED SUMMER READING Incoming Grade K - 2021

This list represents a range of reading levels for you to make selections from and is not intended to be read in its entirety.

Actual Size Jenkins E 591.41 JEN The Bear Ate Your Sandwich Sarcone-Roach E SAR Brownie and Pearl Grab a Bite Rylant EFB RYL Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Martin E MAR Chu’s First Day of School Gaiman E GAI Don’t Worry Bear Foley E FOL Duck! Rabbit! Rosenthal E ROS Flashlight Boyd E BOY Hot Rod Hamster Lord E LOR The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen Godin E GOD I Want My Hat Back Klassen E KLA Ling & Ting: Twice as Silly Lin EFB LIN Mr. Putter & Tabby Rylant EFB RYL My Bike Barton E BAR Neighborhood Sharks: Hunting with the Great Whites of California’s Farallon Islands Roy E 597.3 ROY On Earth Karas E 525 KAR Panda Kindergarten Ryder E 599.789 RYD Pete the Cat (any) Litwin EASY LIT Pete the Cat (any) Dean EASY DEA Shark vs. Train Barton E BAR Things That Float and Things That Don’t Adler E 532.2 ADL Wolfie The Bunny Dyckman E DYC

Social Justice Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut Barnes, Derrick Easy BAR Freedom in Congo Square Weatherford, Carole Easy WEA My People Hughes, Langston Easy 811.52 HUGHES The Stuff of Stars Bauer, Marian Dane Easy BAU Sulwe Nyongo’o, Lupita Easy NYO Trombone Shorty Andrews, Troy Easy BIO ANDREWS What is Given From the Heart McKissack, Patricia C. Easy MCK SPX Summer Reading: “Read One Day” Reading Log- Incoming 3rd and 4th graders

Set a Goal? How many books do you plan to read this summer? ______Student Name ______2021-2022 Homeroom ______18 minutes a day = 1440 minutes = 24 hours = 1 day of your summer vacation! *****Mail Ms. Neitzey a postcard telling her about your favorite book this summer! Ms. Neitzey, School Librarian, St Pius X Regional School, 14710 Annapolis Rd, Bowie, MD 20715*****

Date Minutes Parent Initials Date Minutes Parent initials Date Minutes Parent initials June July August 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 16 17 17 17 18 18 18 19 19 19 20 20 20 21 21 21 22 22 22 23 23 23 24 24 24 25 25 25 26 26 26 27 27 27 28 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 30 31 31 June Minutes ______July Minutes ______August Minutes ______Total Summer Minutes______Parent Signature verifying total minutes ______Do your total minutes add up to at least 1400 minutes? ______If yes, turn your log in to the St. Pius Library in order to earn a prize! Note: Signed logs must be turned in to Ms. Neitzey by September 7, 2021 in order to qualify. St. Pius X Summer Reading Sheet-Incoming Grade K, 1 and 2

Student Name: ______2021-2022 Homeroom:______

Set a Goal? How many books do you plan to read this summer? ______Please keep track of the books you read or that are read to you over the summer. Bring in this completed sheet to Ms. Neitzey in the library at the beginning of the school year and receive a prize! You do not need to fill up every line to win a prize. Just use this form to keep track of what you have read this summer. Parents/Guardians: Research has shown that students who do not read over the summer can lose one to three months of progress in reading. Students who do read over the summer and have involved parental support with reading can actually gain achievement in reading. Please send this completed form back with your child on the first day of school. Be sure to check out the summer reading program at our local public library!

Books Read in June Books Read in July Books Read in August Title/Author Read Read Title/Author Read Read Title/Author Read Read Alone to Alone to Alone to

Parent/Guardian Signature: ______