Second graders recommended books they thought the incoming second graders should read over the summer. 

Squish: Super Amoeba by Jennifer and Matthew Holm

"It is a funny and cool book that will encourage kids to read." 

"It is fun, cute, and FABULOUS." 

Geronimo Stilton series by Geronimo Stilton  

“It is a very funny series.”
“Geronimo is a good series for incoming second graders.”

Charlotte's Web by E.B. White

“It is a very good book to read during the summer.”

Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid by Megan McDonald

“It has tons of fun facts" 

Judy Moody, Girl Detective by Megan McDonald

“Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer will be in movie theaters this summer. I bet kids would love to read the books.”



My Weird School series by Dan Gutman

“This series will make you laugh out loud.”
“It is a very interesting series.”
“I think Mr. Schu should include My Weird School because it is a funny series that is great for your imagination.”

The Buddy Files: The Case of the Lost Boy (Book 1) by Dori Hillestad Butler

“I think you should read it because it is about a dog and its owner.” 

Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Gold Coins by David Adler

“It should be on the list because it’s a good mystery book.”

Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

“Kids should read funny books.”

"This is the first book in the Lunch Lady series. You don't have to read them in order."

Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary

“Ramona is one of my favorite characters.”

Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach by Melanie Watt

"Read this at the beach." 

Elephant and Piggie series by Mo Willems 

"Elephant and Piggie will make all kids laugh. They are hilarious. Visit Pigeon's website too." 

Never Smile at a Monkey: And 17 Other Things to Remember by Steve Jenkins

"This is on the Monarch list. It is a good non-fiction book." 

Frankie Pickle and the Pine Run 3000 by Eric Wight

“This should be on the list because it will make kids laugh over the summer.”
“It is funny and has a lot of action.”

Babymouse series by Jennifer and Matthew Holm

“It is hilarious. All kids will love it.”
“I think you should read this series because is is perfect for almost second graders.”

Keena Ford and the Second-Grade Mix-up by Melissa Thomson

“Because kids will laugh all summer long.”


Children Make Terrible Pets by Peter Brown

“It is my favorite picture book.”

Junie B. Jones series by Barbara Park

“This series is a total LOL.”

Magic Kitten Series by Sue Bentley

“If kids like pets, they will love Magic Kitten. Magic Kitten is funny and you won’t be able to put it down.”

Ivy + Bean and the Ghost that Had to Go by Annie Barrows

“Kids will like it and then want to read the entire series.”
“This book is appropriate for future second graders.”

The Dinosaur Cove series by Rex Stone

“Read this series. You will like it.”
“It is good to learn about dinosaurs. You will visit the Field Museum during second grade.”

Owly by Andy Runton

“I think future second graders should read Owly because he’s cute and funny.”

The Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne

“This is a great series for kids. They have lots of information  in them. They are so awesome.”
“I think most second graders will be able to understand the words in Magic Tree House.”