First Grade Summer Reading Program
Rockledge Elementary
The purpose of the PWCS Summer Reading Program is to encourage students to enjoy quality literature and to continue
developing their independent reading skills. Student participation in the program is voluntary. Students who choose to
participate in the program are required to complete a minimum of five books.
Students participating in the program in First Grade will complete a list of books read. The documentation is to include the
name of the author, the title of the book, and a parent or guardian signature indicating that the student has completed the
reading.
First Grade students who participate in Prince William County Public Library's Summer Reading Program, the Public
Library documentation will apply.
Students in First Grade who read a minimum of five books will receive an extra S+ for each book completed, for a
maximum of five. The summer reading documentation will be submitted by the student by the end of the first week of
school.
The following titles are suggestions for summer reading. Other books selected by the student with guidance from a
parent/guardian and/or librarian are also acceptable. Participation in the PWC Public Library Summer Reading Program
and its documentation is also acceptable.
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First Grade Summer Reading Program
Suggested Reading
Author
Appelt, Kathi,
Archambault,
John
Beaumont,
Karen
Title
Bubba and Beau Best
Friends, or other Bubba
and Beau books.
Boom Chicka Rock
Publication
Date
2002
2004
Move Over Rover
2006
Bridwell,
Norman
Capucilli, Alyssa
Clifford's Birthday Party
2011
Biscuit and the Little Pup
2008
Carle, Eric
The Very Busy Spider
DiCamillo, Kate
Bink & Gollie
2010
Gay, MarieLouise
Gorbachev,
Valeri
Stella, Queen of the
Snow
Christopher counting
2000
Grant, Judyann.
Chicken said, “Cluck”
2008
Henkes, Kevin
Old Bear
2008
Hills, Tad
How Rocket Learned to
Read
The Littlest Leaguer
2010
Hoff, Syd
1995
2008
2008
Annotation
When Mamma Pearl washes their favorite blanket it's a sad day for best
friends Bubba and Beau, but it gets worse when she decides the baby
boy and his puppy need baths, too.
Twelve mice that live in a cuckoo clock wander out to find birthday cake
and have a party while Max the cat sleeps.
It's raining cats and dogs! Good thing Rover is snuggled safe and dry
inside his doghouse--until, one by one, a soggy menagerie of creatures
shows up looking for a cozy place to sit out the storm.
Clifford celebrates his birthday with his friends, their gifts, and a special
cake
An early reader book featuring Biscuit, who tries to coax a little puppy to
come out and play.
The farm animals try to divert a busy little spider from spinning her
web, but she persists and produces a thing of both beauty and
usefulness.
Two roller-skating best friends, --one tiny, one tall—share three comical
adventures.
Stella and her little brother, Sam, spend the day discovering the
wonders of winter together.
When Christopher Rabbit learns to count in school, he enjoys it so much
that he counts everything in sight, including how many baskets his
friends make when they play basketball and how many peas and carrots
are on his plate.
Earl and Pearl do not want Chicken's help in the garden, until a swarm
of grasshoppers arrives and her true talent shines.
When Old Bear falls asleep for the winter, he has a dream that he is a
cub again, enjoying each of the four seasons.
A little yellow bird teaches Rocket the dog how to read by first introducing
him to the alphabet.
Of all the players in the little league, Harold was the littlest. No matter
how hard he tries, Harold is no good at baseball. Until one day, during
a very important game, Harold gets his big chance to show that being
little isn't so bad after all.
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Horse, Harry
Klassen, Jan
Manushkin, Fran
McGhee, Alison
McQuinn, Anna
Meisel, Paul
Little Rabbit goes to
school
I Want My Hat Back
2004
Katie Woo has the Flu or
other Katie Woo Books
Mrs. Watson wants your
teeth
2012
Lola Reads to Leo or
other Lola and Leo books
See Me Run
2012
2011
2004
2011
Rey, H. A.
Curious George goes to a
costume party
Ries, Lori
Aggie Gets Lost
2011
Rylant, Cynthia
Mr. Putter & Tabby Ring
the Bell
(or other Rylant series –
such as Henry and
Mudge.)
Any Title
2011
Urbanovic,
Jackie,
Duck at the door
2007
Van Leeuwen,
Jean.
Waddell, Martin
Amanda Pig and the
Really Hot Day
Good job, Little Bear
2005
Wheeler, Lisa
Dino-Football
2012
Seuss, Dr.
2001
1999
Little Rabbit takes his favorite toy, Charlie Horse, along for his first day
of school and when there is trouble, he blames it all on Charlie.
A bear almost gives up his search for his missing hat until he remembers
something important.
Katie misses school while she is home with the flu.
A first grader is frightened on her first day of school after hearing a
rumor that her teacher is a 300-year-old alien with a purple tongue who
steals baby teeth from her students.
Lola reads story books to her new baby brother Leo, and her parents still
have time to read to Lola at bedtime.
A dog has a fun-filled day at the dog park, in this easy-to-read story.
George and the man with the yellow hat arrive at a Halloween party-but
they are not wearing costumes. No matter-there are plenty in an old
trunk upstairs, and soon George is trying on all kinds of outfits.
Ben gets help from a blind friend, Mr. Thomas, when Aggie chases a ball
at the park and does not come back.
While enjoying autumn weather and activities, Mr. Putter, realizing how
much he misses going to school, takes his cat Tabby, their adventurous
neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, and her cake-loving dog Zeke to "Show and Tell."
One winter night, a cozy house full of animals is awakened by a knock
at the front door. They have no idea what they'll find on the other side,
and Max the duck is the last thing they expect. Soon this larger-thanlife houseguest is making himself at home--and forcing his way into the
hearts of his reluctant hosts.
Amanda Pig and her family and friends try to find different ways to beat
the heat.
Little Bear takes the lead on a walk through the forest knowing that Big
Bear is not far behind to catch him, praise him, rescue and comfort him
Plant-eating dinosaurs face meat-eating dinosaurs in a football game at
the Lava Dome on Mega Bowl Sunday.
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Willems, Mo
Yolen, Jane
Zion, Gene
There Is a Bird on Your
Head or other Willems
stories.
How Do Dinosaurs Go to
School?
Harry, the dirty dog,
2007
2007
2002
Gerald discovers that there is something worse than a bird on your
head- two birds on your head! Can Piggie help her best friend?
Everyones favorite dinosaurs are back--and this time they are going to
school. These prehistoric pupils are in a class of their own.
How Harry convinced his family that he was himself-with a most unHarry-like trick-makes an engaging and delightful story.
Parents may also help their children select books from the following themes.
Alphabet books
Animal books
Counting books
Fairy tales
Nursery rhymes
Plant books
Poetry
Seasons
These focus on letter and sound recognition, emphasizing the beginning, middle, and ending of
words.
These focus on animal characteristics and habitats.
These focus on number recognition and formation, one to one correspondence, and recognizing sets
and groups of amounts of objects.
These are imaginary stories about fairies, giants, magic deeds, etc.
Examples of nursery rhymes are Mother Goose. Hey Diddle, Diddle, and Baby Bunting. They focus
on rhyming, repetition, rhythm, and build vocabulary.
These focus on the parts and needs of plants as in The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle
These books should contain poems that children enjoy and want to have read over and over
These focus on the characteristics of each season: changing leaves in the fall, snow in winter, heat
and vacation in the summer.
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Prince William County Public
Schools
Summer Reading 2015
Documentation Grades K – 2
Please include the name of the author, the title of the book, and a parent or guardian
signature indicating that the student has completed the reading. Students in Grades K-2
are required to read a minimum of five books in order to receive extra credit.
Book Title
Author
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
My student has read the above list of books.
Parent or Guardian signature
**Please note students may also participate in the Prince William County Public Library
Summer Quest Program, and the Public Library documentation will apply.
Student’s Name
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Classroom Teacher