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We hope you have a wonderful summer
filled with adventure and exploration!
Happy Reading!
Dear Students & Families,
We just wanted to share these great resources and book recommendations to encourage summer reading. To help you get started with your summer reading, please make your summer reading goal and check out our June 2025 Summer Reading Challenge.
The Amherst town library has many wonderful books and activities planned for the summer. They also have a monthly newsletter to subscribe to and help you stay informed. Don't miss a thing! Get information delivered right to you: Newsletter Sign Up
Here are the links to their summer calendars:
Scholastic Summer Reading
Scholastic is committed and knows that summertime can provide tremendous opportunities for kids to accelerate reading. Explore Scholastic Summer Reading to learn more about fun, free and safe programs for kids sponsored by Scholastic and its partners. You can also call Scholastic at 1-800-SCHOLASTIC for more information.
BOOK IT! was created in 1984 and currently reaches more than 14 million students and 37,000 K-6 grade schools annually. Since then, the Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program has been dedicated to encouraging reading in schools nationwide. BOOK IT! motivates children to read by rewarding their reading accomplishments with praise, recognition, and pizza. The program is simple, flexible, fun, and free to use at home or in the classroom. For more information, visit BOOK IT! for Parents.
Here are some award-winning books:
Goodreads Listopia Goodreads Elementary School Book Lists
Local Bookstores:
Balin Books is a lovely book store in Nashua (at the exit 8 plaza right next to Market Basket). For more information visit Balin Books.
Barnes & Noble at exit 1 in Nashua has summer reading activities. If you read 8 books and record them in their reading journal, you will get a free book! For more information visit- 2025 Summer Reading Journal
What Should I Read Next?
Plug in the title of a book you like, and it will recommend titles you might like!
Make reading an adventure with this Reading Scavenger Hunt.
Here are just a few summer book recommendations:
Books for Grades K-2
Caldecott Medal Winner
Winner of the Asian Pacific American Award for Literature
A lyrical story about a child's journey through two forests where he learns the truth about two dragons.
"Lean in close,
my darling bao bei,
and I will whisper
a most precious secret
about a powerful magic
that lives inside you."
Caldecott Medal Winner
A story told in the form of a meditation about love, hope, and gratitude. Celebrating life's moments and emotions, both big and small.
A calming and positive book to read before bed.
Caldecott Medal Winner
The story of an owl who dreams of becoming a real knight and a hero. He is a brave owl who conquers his fears with a big heart.
Ladybug Award Finalist
Ladybug Award Finalist
An uplifting and positive book inspired by the true story of world champion swimmer Jessica Long. This story celebrates the importance of having big dreams and believing in them.
Caldecott Medal Winner
Caldecott Medal Winner
Coretta Scott King Honor Book
A beautiful book about self-love that celebrates being unique and different. It is also has a heartfelt message about the power of words and kindness.
NY Times Bestseller
NY Times Bestseller
Biography
An inspirational biography of a female scientist. This book has received rave reviews for being one of the best science picture books for those who love the ocean and science.
Caldecott Medal Winner
Newbery Honor Book
APALA Award Winner
New England Book Award Winner
A New York Times Best Children’s Book of the Year
A story about the power of
sharing memories—including the painful ones—and the way our heritage stays with and shapes us, even when we don’t see it.
Caldecott Medal Winner
#1 New York Times Bestseller
We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth's water from harm and corruption--a bold and lyrical picture book written by Carole Lindstrom and vibrantly illustrated by Michaela Goade.
We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth's water from harm and corruption--a bold and lyrical picture book written by Carole Lindstrom and vibrantly illustrated by Michaela Goade.
Caldecott Medal Winner
Caldecott Medal Winner
From the New York Times best-selling author comes a mindful contemplation on the many ways nature affects our everyday lives, even when we're stuck inside.
From the New York Times best-selling author comes a mindful contemplation on the many ways nature affects our everyday lives, even when we're stuck inside.
Books for Grades 3-5
Realistic
Realistic
Animal Fiction
Animal Fiction
Great Stone Face Winner
The story of Odder the sea otter who encounters a great white shark. Inspired by the true story of a Monterey Bay Aquarium program that pairs orphaned otter pups with surrogate mothers. This poignant and humorous tale is told in free verse form.
Illustrated Fiction Book
Illustrated Fiction Book
A Newbery Honor Book, this is the perfect book for those who love science and space.
A book about siblings, friendship, science and exploration, this story is set in 1986 during the space shuttle Challenger launch and is told from three alternating points of view.
Animal Fiction
Animal Fiction
Gus is happy as the gentle leader of the pets that have been rescued by Miss Lottie---until the arrival of Decker, an aggressive bully of a dog. Will Gus be able to save his pack?
Gus is happy as the gentle leader of the pets that have been rescued by Miss Lottie---until the arrival of Decker, an aggressive bully of a dog. Will Gus be able to save his pack?
Graphic Novel
Graphic Novel
Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Find out how the Moon Landing happened, in comic book style. This first installment starts with early rocket science, details the Apollo 11 mission, and ends with Gene Cernan, the 12th and last (so far) Earthling to walk on the moon.
Poetry
Poetry
A Newbery Medal Winner
This book of poetry will help you celebrate nature. Take turns reading the verses together with a family member or friend. Then, perhaps write a poem of your own.
Fiction
Fiction
A Newbery Medal Winner
A Newbery Medal Winner
Winner of The Asian/Pacific American Award for Children's Literature
Winner of The Asian/Pacific American Award for Children's Literature
This award winning book is a magical tale about the special bond of family and the importance of history, culture, and folklore.
Animal Fiction
Animal Fiction
A Newbery Medal Winner
This is a classic tale about family, friendship, life, and loss. Learn about a humble pig, his tiny friend, and the rest of the animals in Zuckerman's barn. A tried and true summer read; this wonderful book is a favorite of Mrs. Strauss and Mrs. Hargreaves, too.
Happy Summer!
Happy Reading!
Mrs. Strauss & Mrs. Hargreaves
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