{"id":7410,"date":"2013-07-08T06:00:07","date_gmt":"2013-07-08T10:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/candostreet.com\/blog-parents\/?p=7410"},"modified":"2013-07-08T06:01:12","modified_gmt":"2013-07-08T10:01:12","slug":"7410","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/candostreetny.com\/blog-parents\/7410\/","title":{"rendered":"Summertime is Reading Time"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"reading\"<\/a>The lazy days of summer are a great time to keep the love of reading going in children. What follows is a list of books suitable for reading by children a<\/strong><\/em><\/span>ges<\/strong> <\/span><\/em>4-8.<\/span><\/h1>\n
All the World<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n

by Liz Garton Scanlon, illustrated by Marla Frazee<\/p>\n

In an oceanside community, friends and family celebrate the smallest pleasures of the beach and life. A 2010 Caldecott Honor Book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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All in a Day<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n

by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Nikki McClure<\/p>\n

The author of the Henry and Mudge<\/em> series captures the magic of a day in childhood that seemingly goes on forever.<\/p>\n

Birds<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n

By Kevin Henkes, illustrated by Laura Dronzek<\/p>\n

A young bird watcher is enthralled by the many colors, shapes, and sizes of her avian neighbors. Henkes is the author of the well-loved Lilly<\/em> series.<\/p>\n

How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You?<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n

By Jane Yolen, illustrated by Mark Teague<\/p>\n

The ninth book in the zany How Do Dinosaurs…<\/em> series, this book tells how, even when little dinosaurs mess up, there are many reasons why their parents still love them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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I Spy Fly Guy!<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n

Written and illustrated by Tedd Arnold<\/p>\n

In Arnold\u2019s hilarious series about a pet fly, Fly Guy is hauled away by mistake to the local dump and Buzz must find a way to save him. A 2010 Geisel Honor book.<\/p>\n

The Lion and the Mouse<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n

Written and illustrated by Jerry Pinkney<\/p>\n

Set on the African savannah, Pinkney beautifully illustrates the retelling of Aesop\u2019s fable of the lion and the mouse. 2010 Caldecott Medal winner.<\/p>\n

Little Mouse Gets Ready<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n

Written and illustrated by Jeff Smith<\/p>\n

Little Mouse is learning to put on his own clothes and is ready for adventure. Young children will love how Little Mouse\u2019s challenges mirror their own. A 2010 Geisel Honor Book.<\/p>\n

My Abuelita<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n

By Tony Johnston, illustrated by Yuyi Morales<\/p>\n

An eccentric and flamboyant grandmother shares the stories of her life with her young grandson. A 2010 Pura Belpr\u00e9 Illustrator Honor book.<\/p>\n

Red Sings From Treetops: A Year in Colors<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n

By Joyce Sidman, illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski<\/p>\n

A woman and her dog enjoy the changing seasons in a series of colorful poems and illustrations. A 2010 Caldecott Honor Book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Where the Mountain Meets the Moon<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n

Written and illustrated by Grace Lin<\/p>\n

Minli, a Chinese girl, lives in a poor village. When she buys a magic goldfish and joins a dragon that cannot fly, she embarks on an adventurous quest to find the Old Man of the Moon. A 2010 Newbery Honor book.<\/p>\n

Source: http:\/\/www.schoolfamily.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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