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.
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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. |
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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. |
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Three French Hens: A Holiday Tale
Three French hens outwit a hungry Bronx fox and show him the true meaning of Christmas. |
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Amelia Bedelia
A literal-minded housekeeper causes a ruckus in the household when she attempts to make sense of some instructions. |
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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. |
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Reading Makes You Feel Good
Describes the characteristics and various advantages of reading. |
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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. |
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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. |
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The Random House Book of Poetry for Children
A collection of poems for children selected by children's poet Jack Prelutsky. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Mr. Putter and Tabby
Read about Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby and their many adventures. |
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Henry and Mudge Books
Read the many tales of Henry and his dog, Mudge. |

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