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PPS Books for Relaxing Reading Grades K-2, Authors N-R
This is the summer reading list for grades K-2 from the Pittsburgh Public Schools.
Dinosaurs Before Dark
Eight-year-old Jack and his younger sister Annie find a magic treehouse, which whisks them back to an ancient time zone where they see live dinosaurs.
Piggie Pie!
Gritch the witch flies to Old MacDonald's farm for some pigs to make a piggie pie, but when she arrives she can't find a single porker.
Amelia Bedelia
A literal-minded housekeeper causes a ruckus in the household when she attempts to make sense of some instructions.
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus (series)
In her own words, a young girl describes her feelings about starting kindergarten and what she does when she decides not to ride the bus home.
The Kissing Hand
When Chester the raccoon is reluctant to go to kindergarten for the first time, his mother teaches him a secret way to carry her love with him.
Emma Kate
Emma Kate and her best friend share many activities, such as homework and soccer practice, and even have their tonsils out at the same time, all the things best friends do. But there is more to this best friend than meets the eye. (Ask your librarian for other great titles by Patricia Polacco.)
Mrs. Katz and Tush
A long-lasting friendship develops between Larnel, a young African-American, and Mrs. Katz, a lonely, Jewish widow, when Larnel presents Mrs. Katz with a scrawny kitten without a tail. (Ask your librarian for other wonderful titles by Patricia Polacco.)
Officer Buckle and Gloria
The children at Napville Elementary School always ignore Officer Buckle's safety tips, until a police dog named Gloria accompanies him when he gives his safety speeches. (Ask your librarian for help finding other titles by Peggy Rathmann.)
Curious George (series)
One little monkey comes to America from the jungle and his curiosity keeps getting him into trouble.
Aunt Nancy and Old Man Trouble
When Old Man Trouble calls on Aunt Nancy, he tries very hard to perform a trick that will bother her; however, she knows just how to handle him.
Mr. Putter and Tabby (series)
Tales of Mr. Putter and his cat, Tabby. (Ask your librarian for help finding other titles by Cynthia Rylant, including the Henry and Mudge series.)