Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Getting Ready for Summer

These books have nothing to do with summer, but they make me think of summer, a time for lots of light, fun reading. 

Which reminds me, I'm working on my plan for summer reading with my kids. I'm thinking of doing a Battle of the Books thing again but more organized and under control than last year (that was a bit of a disaster).

Does anyone else have a fantastic idea to keep your kids reading for the summer? I know for some, they will just be grateful if their kids read. I will be grateful if I can get my kids to read something other than these:
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So I'd love any ideas about fun, family-oriented, summer-reading programs (I hesitate to say the word "programs"—it makes reading sound like a drag!)

On to the list!

The Bugliest Bug by Carol Diggory Shields
Billy Twitters and his Blue Whale Problem by Mac Barnett
Rabbit and Robot: The Sleepover by Cece Bell
It's Monday, Mrs. Jolly Bones by Warren Hanson
Princess in Training by Tammi Sauer
This Monster Cannot Wait! by Bethany Barton
Spike and Ike Take a Hike by S.D. Schindler
It's a Book by Lane Smith

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