The new school year is set to start in less than two weeks. This year all three Decatur elementary schools are using the same list for Battle of the Books, with the winners from each school competing against each other in a final showdown.
Here is the reading list for 1st and 2nd graders if you want to give your little ones a head start.
1. A Mighty Fine Time Machine, by Suzanne Bloom
2. Charlie Anderson, by Barbara Abercrombie
3. The Uglified Ducky, by Willy Claflin
4. Thunder Cake, by Patricia Polacco
5. The Hinky Pink: An Old Tale, by Megan McDonald
6. Sea Turtles, by Gail Gibbons
7. One Potato, Two Potato, by Cynthia C. DeFelice
8. Way Out West On My Little Pony, by Jan Peck
9. Goin’ Someplace Special, by Pat McKissack
10. Seadogs: An Epic Ocean Operetta, by Lisa Wheeler
Tags: children's book, contest, Decatur
Just nosing through the messenger and saw a face I recognized! I love that you have the Battle of the Books list including in your blog. I hope some kids are reading these great books. Keep it up!
Thanks, Cortnie! I’ve fallen behind in my blogging the last few months, but I’m trying to get it going again. Thanks for checking it out!