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PPS Books for Relaxing Reading Grades K-2, Authors N-R

This is the 2009 summer reading list for grades K-2 from the Pittsburgh Public Schools. Print the list.

Book cover 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.

Book cover 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.

Book cover Three French Hens: A Holiday Tale

Three French hens outwit a hungry Bronx fox and show him the true meaning of Christmas.

Book cover Amelia Bedelia

A literal-minded housekeeper causes a ruckus in the household when she attempts to make sense of some instructions.

Book cover Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus

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.

Book cover Reading Makes You Feel Good

Describes the characteristics and various advantages of reading.

Book cover 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.

Book cover 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.

Book cover The Random House Book of Poetry for Children

A collection of poems for children selected by children's poet Jack Prelutsky.

Book cover 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.

Book cover 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.

Book cover Mr. Putter and Tabby

Read about Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby and their many adventures.

Book cover Henry and Mudge Books

Read the many tales of Henry and his dog, Mudge.