2nd-3rd Grade Summer Reading List: Fiction
Explore our 2nd-3rd grade summer reading list packed with engaging fiction books! Discover fun, age-appropriate stories to keep kids entertained and learning all summer long.
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So Far from the Sea
by Eve Bunting
When seven-year-old Laura and her family visit Grandfather's grave at the Manzanar War Relocation Center, the Japanese American child leaves behind a special symbol. Reprint.
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Spaghetti and Meatballs for All!
by Marilyn Burns
A collection of 25 books are featured with instructions on how to use each title to launch a classroom math lesson.
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Who Owns the Sun?
by Stacy Chbosky
Having learned from the father he admires so much that the world is filled with things too special for any one person to own, a …
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Ramona the Pest
by Beverly Cleary
Ramona meets lots of interesting people in kindergarten class, like Davy whom she keeps trying to kiss and Susan whose springy curls seem to ask …
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The Bat Boy and His Violin
by Gavin Curtis
Reginald loves to play his violin, but his father needs his son to be the bat boy for his baseball team, the Dukes. Could Reginald …
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Donavan's Double Trouble
by Monalisa DeGross
Donavan thought that fourth grade would be his best year ever. Instead, it's turning out to be nothing but trouble: 1. He's failing math class. …
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The Hundred Dresses
by Eleanor Estes
Eleanor Estes's The Hundred Dresses won a Newbery Honor in 1945 and has never been out of print since. At the heart of the story …
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Word Wizard
by Cathryn Falwell
Using her magical spoon to make new words by changing letters around, Anna embarks on a series of adventures with a lost little boy.
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Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt
by Deborah Hopkinson
An inspiring tale of creativity and determination on the Underground Railroad from Coretta Scott King winner James Ransome and acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinson. Clara, a …
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Peter lub rooj
by Ezra Jack Keats
When Peter discovers his blue furniture is being painted pink for a new baby sister, he rescues the last unpainted item, a chair, and runs …
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All the Places to Love
by Patricia MacLachlan
A young boy describes the favorite places that he shares with his family on his grandparents' farm and in the nearby countryside.
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Bedhead
by Margie Palatini
A young boy is faced with the worst hair day of his life--on school picture day.
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Sweet Tooth
by Margie Palatini
Stewart's loud, obnoxious sweet tooth constantly gets him into trouble, until Stewart uses a healthy diet to take control of the situation.
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Amelia Bedelia Treasury
by Peggy Parish
Humorous misadventures of the literal-minded housemaid, Amelia Bedelia.
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Dog Breath!
by Dav Pilkey
Hally, an exuberant dog whose bad breath problem even keeps skunks away, finds his life further complicated by a visit from Grandma Tosis and his …
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Thunder Cake
by Patricia Polacco
A loud clap of thunder booms, and rattles the windows of Grandma's old farmhouse. "This is Thunder Cake baking weather," calls Grandma, as she and …
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An Angel for Solomon Singer
by Cynthia Rylant
A lonely New York City resident finds companionship and good cheer at the Westway Cafe where dreams come true.
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Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street
by Roni Schotter
For use in schools and libraries only. When Eva sits on her stoop trying to complete a school assignment by writing about what happens in …
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Math Curse
by Jon Scieszka
Did you ever wake up to one of those days where everything is a problem? You have 10 things to do, but only 30 minutes …
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The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
by Jon Scieszka
The wolf (i.e. A. Wolf) gives his own outlandish version of what really happened when he tangled with the three little pigs.
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The Lorax
by Dr. Seuss
Celebrate Earth Day with Dr. Seuss and the Lorax in this classic picture book about sustainability and protecting the environment! I am the Lorax. I …
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Night of the Moonjellies
by Mark Shasha
Seven-year-old Mark helps his grandmother and other family members run their seaside hot dog stand and then has a surprise at the end of the …
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A Light in the Attic
by Shel Silverstein
A collection of humorous poems and drawings. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
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Brave Irene
by William Steig
Brave Irene is Irene Bobbin, the dressmaker's daughter. Her mother, Mrs. Bobbin, isn't feeling so well and can't possibly deliver the beautiful ball gown she's …
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Lizards for Lunch
by Conrad J. Storad
Explores life in the desert scrublands and meadows from the eyes of a roadrunner -- a fast-running desert bird.
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Basil of Baker Street
by Eve Titus
Basil, famous sleuth of mousedom, tries to find kidnapped twins.
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The Bracelet
by Yoshiko Uchida
Yoshiko Uchida draws on her own childhood as a Japanese-American during World War II in an internment camp to tell the poignant story of a …
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The Polar Express
by Chris Van Allsburg
For twenty-five years, The Polar Express has been a treasured holiday classic. To commemorate this special anniversary, a lavish gift edition has been created. Awarded …
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Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
by Bernard Waber
Lyle is perfectly happy living with the Primms on East 88th St. until irritable Mr. Grumps next door changes all that.
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The Velveteen Rabbit
by Margery Williams
The classic story of how the velveteen rabbit became real.
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The Secret Knowledge of Grown-ups: The Second File
by David Wisniewski
Within these highly confidential pages lurk more of the real reasons why grown-ups want you to brush your teeth, eat your breakfast, and clean under …