10 Diverse Books Perfect for Kids
By Shawna Della Cerra, Ed.D.

Up in the Air
by Jody Armstrong

Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet
by Zanib Mian, illustrated by Nasaya Mafaridik

Please, Baby, Please
by Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee
It’s never a dull moment with this baby girl. Kids and parents will love all the playful antics that this toddler puts her parents through.

Dory Fantasmagory
by Abby Hanlon

Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero
by Kelly J. Baptist

Child of the Sea
by Maxine Rose Schur

Curious World of Dandy-lion
by Lorraine Hawley

Gullible Gus
by Maxine Rose Schur

The Very Impatient Caterpillar
by Ross Burach
When a group of caterpillars scamper up a tree to metamorphosize, one of them is still learning about this whole transformation thing. Who knew that with a little time, and patience, he could become a beautiful butterfly? But the two-week wait inside his chrysalis feels like FOREVER! His fellow caterpillars all tell him to be patient and let nature take its course, but the waiting is just so hard. Can he do it??

My Life as a Ninja
by Janet Tashjian’s
My Life as a Ninja
by Janet Tashjian’s
Summer reading should be both pleasurable and thought-provoking. With that in mind, this reading list reflects a range of student interests and readability levels. Lawley Publishing wishes each of you an amazing page-turning adventure as you enjoy these Top Ten Sizzlin’ Summer Reads.