Diana B Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 What ONE book would you say is a 'must read' for 1st/2nd grade? (These are books I'd be reading to him!) I'm making our read aloud list for the next couple months. DS is almost 7, going into 2nd grade. I figured this would be a good way to make my list. :) So what should we not miss? I don't want to get to 3rd or 4th grade and have him not be interested in something that would have been a great read now! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokotg Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Charlotte's Web Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiegirl Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Winnie the Pooh. If you have read that to him already then my choice is Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttacol Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 For boys I love My Fathers Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Food4Thought Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 For boys I love My Fathers Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett :iagree: Both of mine are still quoting parts of this fun book months later. Since that one was mentioned, I'll claim The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary. I had to buy a copy for DS - he loves Ralph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calledtobehome Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Here are a few chapter books my kids enjoyed this year. They were in K and 1st grade. Stuart Little My Fathers Dragon Charlotte's Web The Trumpet of The Swan Mr. Poppers Penquins Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Mrs. Piggle Wiggle The Mouse and the Motorcycle James and the Giant Peach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 We have all of the above, and for some reason, DD really liked the Little Bo series (just 2 books, but 3rd will be published soon, and we're eagerly waiting for it) by Julie Andrews...yes that Julie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana B Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 Yay! I've got Mrs. Piggle Wiggle and My Father's Dragon on hold at the library already. I just had to check with the kiddo 'cause I couldn't remember if we'd read Charlotte's Web. He says no, so I'll have to dig that one out this year too! Thanks for the list! Keep it coming! Don't worry if we've read it, I'd love to satisfy my need to 'keep up' by knowing I've read some of the "Must Reads"! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 In addition to the things mentioned already (which we've read almost all of aloud in K), a neglected classic - The Twenty-One Balloons by William Pene du Bois - my boys loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 (edited) My 7 year old dd has been obsessed with anything by Roald Dahl. Take your pick - they're almost all wonderful for that age. ;) She has also recently loved Charlotte's Web, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and (of course) Winnie the Pooh. And try William Steig - we enjoyed The Real Thief recently and we're looking forward to Abel's Island. My boys at that age enjoyed The Iron Giant, The Stories Julian Tells, My Father's Dragon series, Wolf Story, Animal Family, Stone Fox, Poppy series, The Smartest Man in Ireland, Chocolate Fever, Chocolate Touch, Wingman, Homer Price, A Lion to Guard Us, Harry Potter. Anything by Dick King Smith (Water Horse, Babe the Gallant Pig) and Beverly Cleary (Ralph series, Henry Huggins) is a great choice. My all time favorite is The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo. ;) Because of Winn Dixie is a winner too. Have fun reading! Edited July 19, 2010 by lisabees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 The Velveteen Rabbit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessReplanted Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 For boys I love My Fathers Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett We loved this book too! I just finished previewing Dr. Doolittle, and I love that it has the same adventurous feel. I think we'll be starting off the school year with Dr. Doolittle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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