Rylant, Cynthia - Mr.

Putter and Tabby Write the Book (series)

Mr. Putter has everything he needs to write a mystery except a plot.
Schertle, Alice - Button up! Wrinkled Rhymes
An illustrated collection of poetry features animals wearing an array of shoes,
jackets, hats and other fun attire to demonstrate their unique personalities.
Seuss, Dr. - The Cat In The Hat
A nonsense story about an unusual cat and tricks he displays for the children one
rainy day.
Sidman, Joyce - Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature
Lovely verse and exquisite scratchboard illustrations celebrate the beauty and
value of a swirl shape.
Solheim, James - Born Yesterday
A baby who plans to grow up to be a writer records thoughts and events in a
private journal.
Swanson, Susan Marie - The House in the Night
Illustrations and easy to read text explore the light that makes a house in the night
a home filled with light.

BOOKS
for
GRADES
1 and 2
Adler, David - Young Cam Jansen and the Speedy Car Mystery (series)
Super sleuth Cam Jansen tracks down a missing remote-control car at the
schools Green Fair.
Arnold, Tedd - Fly Guy vs. the Flyswatter! (series)
Fly Guy accompanies Buzz to school, only to learn that the class is going on a
field trip to the flyswatter factory.
Baker, Keith - Meet Mr. and Mrs. Green (series)
A loving alligator couple enjoy going camping, eating pancakes, and visiting the
county fair.

Tomecek, Steve - Rocks & Minerals

Learn all about rocks and minerals with this playful and engaging book.

Barner, Bob - Dinosaurs Roar, Butterflies Soar

Lively illustrations and solid information help readers discover the natural history
of butterflies and how theyre past intersects with that of the dinosaurs.

Voake, Steve - Insect Detective

Budding entomologists will be encouraged to step outside to explore and observe
their surroundings.

Bottner, Barbara - Miss Brooks Loves Books (and I Dont)

A first grader who doesnt like to read stubbornly refuses the librarians attempts
to convince her that reading is fun until she is presented with the right book.

Weeks, Sarah - Mac and Cheese (series)

Cheese saves Macs hat in this alley cat adventure.
Willems, Mo - Happy Pig Day! (series)
Gerald (an elephant) and Piggie are best friends. When Piggie celebrates her
favorite day of the year, Pig Day, Gerald feels left out.
Yee, Wong Herbert - Mouse and Mole: A Winter Wonderland (series)
Its snowing, and Mouse thinks its a perfect day to play outside with Mole, but
Mole would rather stay inside and be as snug as a bug in a rug.
These are just a few of the books that first and second graders enjoy. Ask your
librarian for further suggestions.
Compiled by the Children's Services Advisory Council of the Vermont Dept. of Libraries.
http://www.libraries.vermont.gov
This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a
federal agency, through the Library Services and Technology Act.

-2012-

Capucilli, Alyssa Satin - Biscuit and the Little Pup (series)

Will Biscuit ever get the little pup to come play with him?
Cazet, Denys - Minnie and Moo: the Case of the Missing Jelly Donut (series)
Minnies jelly donut is missing and Moo helps her track down the donut thief.
Chaconas, Dori - Cork and Fuzz: The Babysitters (series)
Best friends Cork and Fuzz babysit a porcupine, but only one of them does all of
the work.
Chin, Jason - Redwoods
A boys surroundings are transformed into a Redwood forest when he finds and
reads a book about the trees.
DiCamillo, Kate - Bink and Gollie (series)
Roller skating friends Bink and Gollie share three humorous adventures
involving outrageous socks, an imaginary trip to the Andes, and a pet fish.

DiCamillo, Kate - Mercy Watson: Something Wonky This Way Comes (series)
Mercy Watson, the butter loving pig, catches its scent in the drive-in theaters
popcorn.

Lin, Grace - Ling and Ting: Not Exactly the Same

Readers discover that this pair of Chinese-American twins is not as alike as some
may think in six short, interconnected stories.

Dorman, Brandon - Pirates of the Sea!

No cryin! No dyin! No veggies! No wedgies! No disobeyin Capn Bones!

Lobel, Arnold - Frog and Toad are Friends (series)

In five easy chapters celebrating friendship, Frog and Toad look for spring, find a
lost button, and wait for a letter.

Elliott, David - In the Wild

Fourteen animals are introduced with short poems and bold woodcut illustrations.
Frazee, Marla - A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever
Friends James and Eamon enjoy a wonderful week at the home of Eamons
grandparents during summer vacation.
Fucile, Tony - Lets Do Nothing!
After playing actively all day two friends learn something when they try to do
nothing at all.
Grant, Judy Ackerman - Chicken said, Cluck!
When Earl and Pearl plant pumpkins, Chicken gets in the way, but it is Chicken
who saves the patch from the grasshoppers.
Halfman, Janet - Star of the Sea
Spend a day with a starfish as she hunts for food and meets the challenge of
survival.
Henkes, Kevin - Birds
Birds come in all colors, shapes, and sizes. Look closely, and you will see them;
listen carefully, and you will hear them.
Holm, Jennifer L - Squish: Brave New Pond (series)
The school cafeteria nacho loving amoeba continues his quest to hang out with
the cool kids in this action packed graphic novel.
Hunt, Elizabeth Singer - Secret Agent Jack Stalwart: The Mission to Find Max
(series)
In this exciting tale of intrigue, Jack travels to Egypt in hopes of solving the
mysterious disappearance of his brother, Max.
Jeffers, Oliver - The Incredible Book Eating Boy
Like many children, Henry loves books. But Henry doesnt like to read books, he
likes to eat them. Big books, picture books, reference books . . . if it has pages,
Henry chews them up and swallows (but red ones are his favorite).
Jenkins, Steve - Actual Size
Jenkins draws animals or parts of animals their true size.
Klassen, Jon - I Want My Hat Back
Bear has lost his hat and none of the animals has seen itor have they?

London, Jonathan - Froggy Builds a Treehouse (series)

Dad helps Froggy and his friends build a boys only treehouse, but Frogilina has
a different idea.
Long, Loren - Otis and the Tornado
An animated farm tractor named Otis saves the day when a tornado stirkes.
Marsh, Laura - Great Migrations: Elephants (series)
Follow the journey of hundreds of elephants as they search for food and water
while battling heat and sandstorms.
McCarthy, Meghan - The Incredible Life of Balto
An informative story about the life of the sled dog who led his team to Nome
with lifesaving serum told in a delightful way.
McDonald, Megan - Stink and the Ultimate Thumb-Wrestling Smackdown
(series)
Judy Moodys little brother Stink masters the art of thumb-wrestling when his
parents insist he play a sport.
McDonnell, Patrick - Me...Jane
Holding her stuffed toy chimpanzee, young Jane Goodall observes nature, reads
Tarzan books, and dreams of living in Africa and helping animals. Includes
biographical information on the prominent zoologist.
McMullan, Kate - I Stink
A big city garbage truck makes its rounds, consuming everything from apple
cores and banana peels to leftover ziti and zucchini.
Messner, Kate - Over and Under the Snow
Over the snow, the world is hushed and white, but under the snow creatures
keep safe and warm.
Ray, Mary Lyn - Stars
Stars are magical. They can become wands, make us happy, and teach us the
wonders of the universe.
Reid, Barbara - Perfect Snow
An overnight snowfall presents Scott and Jim with plenty of snow to build The
Worlds Greatest Totally Massive Snowman Fort during school recess.