1. art and entertainment
2. books and literature

First Grade Summer Reading Program 2015
Marshall Elementary School
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 total 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.
Page 1 of 5
Revised 05/2015
PWCS First Grade Suggested Summer Reading Titles
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 are also acceptable.
Author
Title
Pub.
Year
Summary
First, his hair started falling out. Then skin started peeling from his toes, a piece of
something gray and wet-his brain?-fell out of his nose. Is this normal? Or is this boy
coming unglued?
Two brothers wielding shovels are determined to find “something spectacular” in
the hole that they dig in the ground.
Inside a tent it's cozy. But what is going on outside? Is it dark? Is it scary? Not if you
have your trusty flashlight
Clifford is a big red dog enjoying life with his family.
A little bunny says goodnight to each of the objects in the great green room before
falling asleep.
With the help of her grandfather, a little girl makes a house for a larva and watches
it develop before setting it free, and every summer after that butterflies come to
visit her.
A grouchy ladybug who is looking for a fight challenges everyone she meets
regardless of their size or strength.
Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds
only letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit!
The rooster, dog, sheep, cow, pig, and other animals on a farm are made up of
colorful shapes such as square, circle, rectangle, and triangle.
An alphabetical tour of the world of fruits and vegetables, from apricot and
artichoke to yam and zucchini.
Whether at home, enjoying the beach, or at bedtime Olivia is a feisty pig who has
too much energy for her own good.
Enjoy rhymes about hat that gives people great experiences.
Describes the characteristics of the sun and the ways in which it helps life on earth.
Arnold, Tedd
Parts
2000
Barnett, Mac
Sam and Dave Dig a Hole
2014
Boyd, Lizzie
Flashlight
2015
Bridwell, Norman
Brown, Margaret
Wise
Bunting, Eve
Clifford’s Good Deeds
Goodnight Moon
2007
2005
Butterfly House
1999
Carle, Eric
The Grouchy Ladybug
1996
Daywalt, Drew
The Day the Crayons Quit
2013
Ehlert, Lois
Color Farm
1990
Ehlert, Lois
Eating the Alphabet
1989
Falconer, Ian
Olivia
2000
Fox, Mem
Gibbons, Gail
The Magic Hat
Sun Up, Sun Down
2002
1983
Page 2 of 5
Revised 05/2015
Henkes, Kevin
Sheila the Brave
1987
Hillert, Margaret
The Three Little Pigs
2007
Hutchins, Pat
Rosie’s Walk
1986
Frog and Toad are Friends
1970
The Three Little Pigs
1989
Retells the familiar tale in which one of three brother pigs survives a wolf's attacks
by using his head and planning well.
Martin, Jr. Bill
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
1989
Numeroff, Laura
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
1985
Numeroff, Laura
If You Give a Moose a Muffin
1991
O’Connor, Jane
Fancy Nancy Series
Rey, H.A.
Curious George Series
An alphabet rhyme/chant that relates what happens when the whole alphabet tries
to climb a coconut tree.
A young boy, having given a cookie to a bossy mouse, is run ragged by the
energetic rodent's subsequent requests.
Shows the chaos that can ensue if one gives a moose a muffin and starts him on a
cycle of urgent requests.
Meet Nancy, who believes that more is ALWAYS better when it comes to being
fancy. From the top of her tiara down to her sparkly studded shoes, Nancy is
determined to teach her family a thing or two about being fancy.
George is monkey who gets into the funniest situations.
Rosen, Michael
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
2003
Santat, Dan
The Adventures of Beekle: The
Unimaginary Friend
2015
Seuss, Dr.
My Many Colored Days
1996
Seuss, Dr.
Hop on Pop
1991
Seuss, Dr.
Slobodkina, Esphy
Foot Book
Caps for Sale
1996
1985
Lobel, Arnold
Marshall, James
When brave Sheila Rae, who usually looks out for her sister Louise, becomes lost
and scared one day, Louise comes to the rescue.
Simple text relates the adventures of three little pigs that leave home to seek their
fortunes and how they deal with the big bad wolf.
Although unaware that a fox is after her as she takes a walk around the farmyard,
Rosie the hen still manages to lead her stalker into one accident after another.
One summer day Toad was unhappy. He had lost the white, four holed, big, round,
thick button from his jacket. Who helped him look for it? His best friend, Frog.
Brave bear hunters go through grass, a river, mud, and other obstacles before the
inevitable encounter with the bear forces a headlong retreat.
This magical story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend is born.
He patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child, but when he is overlooked
time and again, he sets off on an incredible journey to the bustling city, where he
finally meets his perfect match.
This rhyming story describes each day in terms of a particular color which in turn is
associated with specific emotions.
Presents a Dr. Seuss classic that shows how someone-syllable words with a variety
of vowel sounds go together.
Text and pictures tell about many kinds of feet.
A band of mischievous monkeys steals every one of a peddler's caps while he takes
a nap under a tree.
Page 3 of 5
Revised 05/2015
Walsh, Ellen Stoll
Mouse Paint
2007
Three white mice discover jars of paint and explore the world of color.
Willems, Mo
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the
Bus!
Elephant and Piggie- My Friend
Is Sad
2003
The Napping House
2004
When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up
to take his place-a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before.
In My Friend is Sad, elephant Gerald is down in the dumps. Piggie is determined to
cheer him up by dressing as a cowboy, a clown, and even a robot! But what does it
take to make a sad elephant happy?
In this cumulative tale, a wakeful flea atop a number of sleeping creatures causes a
commotion, with just one bite.
Willems, Mo
Wood, Audrey
2007
Some other series to consider:
 American Girl Series
 Magic Tree House Series by Mary Pope Osbourne,
 Black Lagoon series by Mike Thaler,
 Fancy Nancy series by Jane O’Connor,
 Junie B. Jones series by Barbara Park,
 Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold,
 Ivy and Bean series by Annie Barrows,
 Flat Stanley series by Jeff Brown,
 Judy Moody series by Meagan McDonald,
 Nate the Great by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat,
 Henry and Mudge by Cynthia Rylant,
 Cam Jansen by David Adler,
 Mr. Putter and Tabby by Cynthia Rylant,
 Merry Watson by Kate DiCamillo,
 Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel,
 Ramona Quimby series by Beverly Cleary,
 Clementine series by Sara Pennypacker,
 Piper Reed series by Kimberly Willis Holt, and
 Amber Brown series by Paula Danzinger.
Page 4 of 5
Revised 05/2015
Prince William County Public Schools
Summer Reading 2015
Documentation Grades K – 2
Students in Grades K- 2 will receive an extra S+ for each book completed, for a maximum of five.
Please include the name of the author, the title of the book, and a parent or guardian signature
stating that the student has completed the reading.
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
Classroom Teacher
Page 5 of 5
Revised 05/2015