Summer Reading

The power of summer reading is ENOURMOUS! A Canadian literacy study shows that reading 20-30 min/day 4-5 days a week will not only maintain your reading level but will likely improve your reading and comprehension level over the summer. That means by reading your favourite books, learning about your favourite subject or by simply reading a magazine or newspaper, you will not only be enjoying yourself, you will be improving your reading skills. Yeah for that! Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) is a great place to visit over the summer. The new Hammond Bay North, Wellington or Downtown Harbour libraries are perfect places to grab a book, curl up on the comfy chairs or listen to a story. There are a lot of great events throughout the summer. Be sure to check out http://virl.bc.ca My pile for summertime reads is growing rapidly. What’s in your pile? Some great books you may want to consider over the summer: K-2 Fiction Elephant and Piggy books by Mo Willems (great stories for your little ones – enjoy the whole series) Rosie Revere Engineer by Andrea Beaty My Teacher is a Monster! (No, I Am Not) by Peter Brown If you Plant a Seed by Tom Lichtenheld Red a Crayon’s Story by Michael Hall The Rabbit Problem by Emily Gravett (anything by Emily Gravett is wonderful) Pete the Cat books by James Dean, Eric Litwin & Kim Dean The Crocodile Who Didn’t Like Water by Gemma Merino The I’m not scared book by Todd Parr (I love books by Todd Parr <3) Primary Non-Fiction Up In the Garden and Down in the Dirt by Kate Messner Butterflies by Melvin & Gilda Berger One Tiny Turtle by Nicola Davies The Emperor’s Egg by Martin Jenkins Gr.3-4 Fiction Babymouse (anyone in the series) by Jennifer L. Holm Clementine (series) by Sara Pennypacker Otherwise known as Sheila the Great by Judy Blume English Roses (series) by Madonna Gr. 4-5 Fiction Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo Firegirl by Tony Abbott El Deafo by Cece Bell (if you liked Smile, Sisters and Drama you will like El Deafo) *It is one of my most favourite books of the year) Babysitters Club – graphic novels by Ann Martin and Raina Telgemeier (same author as Smile) Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson (graphic novel) Gracefall by Wendy Mass (anything by Wendy Mass is great) Conspiracy 365 (series) by Gabrielle Lord – boys love this series Brody’s Ghost (Vol.1-3) by Mark Crilley Strange Case of Origami Yoda (series) by Tom Angleberger Gr. 6-7 Fiction The Swap by Megan Shull Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper Running Dream by Wendy Van Draanen The View From Saturday by E.L. Konigsburg El Deafo by Cece Bell (if you liked Smile, Sisters and Drama you will like El Deafo) *It is one of my most favourite books of the year Counting by 7’s by Holly Goldberg Sloan Conspiracy 365 (series) by Gabrielle Lord – boys love this series Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz Non-Fiction Gr. 4-7 A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park (my favourite non-fiction book of the year) The Six Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make: A Guide for Teens by Sean Covey (Gr. 7 and up) – on my summer list to read with my teenage daughters When choosing a book for a great read remember to use your IPICK strategy I – I choose my book P – Purpose – Why are you reading it? For summer reading…read for pleasure  I – Interest – Do I like it? C – Comprehension – Do I understand it? K – Know most of the words (five fingers) Have a safe and wonderful summer! Happy Reading  Mrs. Martineau