Saturday, June 16, 2012
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s ReadKiddoRead program to bring you reading lists for every age.
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Saturday, June 16, 2012
Looking for another escape? This list of books has something for everyone—fantasy, adventure, and of course, love. What more is there? Read one, or read ‘em all—post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments. GREAT ADVANCED READS FOR TEENS AND TWEENS • Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs A thrilling reading experience which combines fantasy with haunting vintage photography. Find out what happens when 16-year old Jacob discovers the ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. • The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus series) by Rick Riordan After rebuilding Camp Half-Blood, Kronos, Percy and their friends inherit a quest for which they need help from a few …
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s ReadKiddoRead program to bring you reading lists for every age.
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Thursday, June 14, 2012
Looking for a great book to read with your kids this summer? This list will help you transition from illustrated kids books to books your kids will love to read independently. Read one, or read ‘em all—post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments. • Pirate vs. Pirate: The Terrific Tale of a Big, Blustery Maritime Match by Mary Quattlebaum The biggest boy pirate and the maddest girl pirate face-off in a series of competitions and then find themselves falling in love! • Bad Kitty Gets a Bath (Bad Kitty series) by Nick Bruel When you give a bath to Bad Kitty, you need, among other things, soap, a towel and a suit of armor. • Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish and illustrated by Fritz Siebel …
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s ReadKiddoRead program to bring you reading lists for every age.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of books has something for everyone—adventure, magic, smart kids, and amazing kids. Read one, or read ‘em all—post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments. • Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos Two months of being grounded during summer vacation change Jack Gantos’ life forever. Especially since it involves the mysterious chore of typing obituaries for his intriguing neighbor. • Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Not Reading by Tommy Greenwald What happens when Charlie Joe Jackson, the most reluctant reader ever has to actually read a book? • Big Nate in a Class by Himself (Big Nate series) by Lincoln Peirce Things don’t always go your …
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s ReadKiddoRead program to bring you reading lists for every age.
- SUMMER
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of illustrated books for kids ages 2 to 7 is so much fun. Plus, it includes books young readers can start to read to you. Read one, or read ‘em all—post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments. • Shark vs. Train by Chris Barton, Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld Who do you think will win, Shark or Train? • Blackout by John Rocco A summer blackout can actually be a great party! • Dog and Bear: Two Friends, Three Stories by Laura Vaccaro Seeger Read about the adventures of best friends, Dog and Bear. • Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems What happens when a pigeon volunteers to drive a bus? An engaging story in question …
Sunday, June 10, 2012
The county executive will kickoff his summer reading program Tuesday.
Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker will kickoff his summer reading book club Tuesday at the Bowie Baysox game. Baker, who began a Read Across Prince George's earlier this year, wants to encourage families to read together over the summer to bridge the educational gap between school years. "As I have mentioned on many occasions, I had many reading challenges as a child; however, the more I read, the more confident and capable I became." Baker said. “Educational studies also show that summer reading is pivotal to academic success, vocabulary building and helps prevent catch-up at the on-set of the school year due to loss of knowledge during the summer months.” To suggest books for Baker's Booklist send your name, email address …
Kelley Perkins
9:05 am on Monday, June 11, 2012
The Prince George's County Memorial Library System runs a summer reading program each year. This program offers incentives for residents of all ages to read all summer long. There are branches all over the county that make it easy to participate. Call 301-699-3500 to find one near you. more ›