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Centerville City Schools Up to Second Grade Reading List 2025 |
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Ahoy!
by Sophie Blackall
Encouraging imaginative play and family fun, a young child convinces their parents to embark on a high-seas adventure - in their living
room - with the help of a vacuum, broom, and carpet!
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Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
by Virginia Lee Burton
Due to industrial progress, Mike and his trusty steam shovel, Mary
Anne, are out of work, and they have one last chance to prove that
Mary Anne can dig faster than one hundred men in order to save her from the scrap heap.
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Stellaluna
by Janell Cannon
After Stellaluna accidently lands in a bird's nest, the birds raise the
baby fruit bat as one of their own, When she is finally reunited
with her mother, she appreciates both her differences and her new friendships. Don't miss other titles by Janell Cannon.
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Lawrence & Sophia
by Doreen Cronin
When Lawrence and Sophia meet and become friends, they find
ways to enjoy each other's company without leaving their own safe spots. When a storm comes, they both venture out of their comfort
zones to see if the other is alright. Also see Lawrence & Sophia:
Big and Bold.
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Aloha Everything
by Kaylin Melia George
When Ano begins to dance the hula - a storytelling dance form that carries the knowledge, history, and folklore of the Hawaiian people -
she comes to understand the true meaning of aloha.
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Big Bear and Little Bear Go Fishing
by Amy Hest
Deciding they're in the mood for fishing, Big Bear and Little Bear
pack up a red wagon with poles, freshly baked scones, and a good
book to read. Even though it's unclear how much fishing will get done, they are happy just spending time together.
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Bruce Saves the Planet
by Ryan T. Higgins
Bruce's quiet haven is full of beetles stealing his lunch and
protestors trying to save the forest from the construction of a factory.
This leaves Bruce, his four geese, three mice, and other soggy
Hollow residents trying to save the planet. Don't miss other stories featuring Bruce!
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The Big Cheese
by Jory John
The best at everything and not afraid to let others know it, the Big Cheese is prepared to win the annual Cheese-cathlon. But when the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top, Big Cheese
gets a slice of humility. See other books in the Food Group series.
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Monster Hands
by Karen Kane
When nighttime comes, Milo has a problem...he's convinced there's
a monster under his bed! Luckily, his best friend Mel knows just what
to do. Using shadow puppets on the wall, Mel and Milo make monster hands that roar, chomp, and even laugh to scare the monster away.
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A Friend for Eddy
by Ann Kim Ha
When lonely Eddy the goldfish spies two new friends on the other
side of his fishbowl glass, he decides to leap out to meet them. He
gets quite a surprise to learn that friendship can be found in
unexpected places.
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A Little Like Magic
by Sarah Kurpiel
In this breathtaking story of finding inspiration in art and natural
beauty, a young girl reluctantly agrees to attend an ice festival
where she sees sparkling, glorious sculptures that feel like magic,
resulting in a special surprise that stays with her long after the
ice melts.
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A Cat Like That
by Lester L. Laminack
A sociable, big, round cat, saunters through town and visits the
bakery, the bookstore, and the pier. The townsfolk all know her
route and when she will reappear.
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Author vs. Illustrator
by Donald B. Lemke
A picture book about the not-so-simple process of creating a
picture book.
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Noodles on a Bicycle
by Kyo Maclear
In this historical picture book about Tokyo's bicycle food deliverers, children watch the demae - delivery men - set off to deliver steaming trays of noodles to hungry customers all over the city.
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Home in a Lunchbox
by Cherry Mo
Moving from Hong Kong to America, Jun - who only knows a few
words of English - finds her new school foreign and frightening.
When she opens her lunchbox to find her favorite meals, she
realizes home isn't so far away after all.
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Fancy Nancy
by Jane O'Connor
A young girl who loves fancy things helps her family to be fancy
for one special night. See other titles in the Fancy Nancy series.
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Chooch Helped
by Andrea L. Rogers
Sissy's little brother, Chooch, isn't a baby anymore, but he seems
to keep making messes! Mom and dad say Chooch is "just helping",
but it doesn't feel that way to Sissy. Will they learn to work together?
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My Daddy Is a Cowboy
by Stephanie Seales
While taking an early morning horseback ride with her father around
their city, a young girl is regaled with cowboy stories filled with fun, community, friendship, discovery, and pride.
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A Bad Case of Stripes
by David Shannon
Follows the plight of Camilla Cream, who dreams of being popular
but who breaks out in "stripes" and is teased by the other kids until
an odd woman feeds her lima beans to cure her malady. Check out
other titles by the author.
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The Gym Teacher from the Black Lagoon
by Mike Thaler
Rumor has it that the new gym teacher is a real monster -
someone who works the students very hard and makes them
participate in dangerous activities like playing dodge ball with
his truck. Also see other titles in The Black Lagoon picture
book series.
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The Dream Catcher
by Marcelo Verdad
An uplifting story about a boy who stays true to his biggest dream
while finding the magic in every moment.
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Scaredy Squirrel
by Melanie Watt
Frightened of the world that exists beyond the high limbs of his
tree-top home, Scaredy Squirrel keeps himself well prepared for
any harm that could come his way, but when he is suddenly forced
out from his branches, Scaredy Squirrel is pleasantly surprised with
what he discovers on the ground below. See other titles in the
Scaredy Squirrel series.
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Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale
by Mo Willems
After a fun day with Daddy at the local laundromat, Trixie quickly
notices that her cherished Knuffle Bunny is missing and turns to her father to help her get him back, in a quirky tale about a special daddy-daughter adventure. See other Knuffle Bunny tales.
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Abuelo, the Sea, and Me
by Ismee Williams
This heartwarming story - which explores intergenerational connection the immigrant experiences - follows a young girl and her abuelo as
they spend time together at their favorite place, the beach.
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Vacation: Three-and-a-Half Stories
by Ame Dyckman
In three-and-a-half funny stories about friendship and compromise,
Bat, Cat, and Rat decide they need a vacation. But, conflicts and
some well-meaning pranks make trip-planning almost impossible.
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Meet Yasmin!
by Saadia Faruqi
Pakistani American second grader Yasmin learns to cope with the
small problems of school and home, while gaining confidence in her
own skills and creative abilities. Also see the other titles in the
Yasmin series.
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Owl and Penguin
by Vikram Madan
Told through three nearly wordless stories, two feathered friends -
Owl and Penguin - embrace their differences and solve their problems with creative play. Find more in the series here!
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Amelia Bedelia
by Peggy Parish
The antics of the charming, literal-minded housekeeper are
presented. Also see other titles in the Amelia Bedelia series.
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Astrid and Apollo and the Wonderful Wax Museum
by V. T. Bidania
The twins are participating in a class project to create a living
"wax" museum, and they each have to choose a person whose
statue they will pretend to be when the museum opens. Find
more in the series here.
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Dory Fantasmagory
by Abby Hanlon
Craving attention from her older sister and brother, youngest
family member Dory uses her wild imagination and indefatigable
energy to outsmart monsters, escape from a time-out, and exact
revenge on her sister's favorite doll. See other titles in the Dory Fantasmagory series.
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Pinky and Rex
by James Howe
Rex and her best friend Pinky, each the proud possessor of
twenty-seven stuffed animals or dinosaurs, find their visit to
the museum and its gift shop complicated by Pinky's little
sister Amanda.
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Gooney Bird Greene
by Lois Lowry
A most unusual new student who loves to be the center of
attention entertains her teacher and fellow second graders by
telling absolutely true stories about herself, including how she
got her name. See other titles in the Gooney Bird Greene series.
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January Joker
by Ron Roy
A first entry in a spin-off series from the A to Z Mysteries
finds Bradley Pinto concluding that aliens have arrived in Green
Lawn in the wake of discovering three-toed footprints in the snow
and the disappearances of family members. See other titles in the Calendar Mysteries series.
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Bedtime Jitters
by Norman Feuti
With weird swamp noises swirling around him, Beak the Bird cannot
get any sleep until his friend Ally the alligator shows him where the
racket is coming from. Be sure to check out other titles in the
Beak & Ally series.
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Dinosaurs Before Dark
by Jenny Laird
A graphic-novel adaptation of the first entry in the best-selling
chapter-book series features illustrations by twin sibling comic
artists and depicts Jack and Annie's adventures as they are
swept into the prehistoric past by the Magic Tree House. Check
out the rest of the graphic novel series.
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Pizza and Taco: Too Cool for School
by Stephen Shaskan
Pizza and Taco get lessons on being cool from watching B.L.T., the
new kid, which could lead to trouble for the dynamic duo. Find more
in the series here.
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Poo Pile on the Prairie
by Amy Hevron
This illuminating nonfiction picture book explores the tiny habitats that emerge from bison poo piles.
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Centerville Library
111 W. Spring Valley Rd.
Centerville, OH 45458
(937) 433-8091
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Woodbourne Library
6060 Far Hills Avenue Centerville, OH 45459
(937) 435-3700 |
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