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Challenge
Below is the link to the Summer Reading Challenge Reading Log:
Early Reader
Picture books
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All books can be borrowed from the Atlantic Co. Library
Early Chapter Books
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All books can be borrowed from the Atlantic Co. Library
Elementary
Non-Fiction
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share with your kids
All books can be
borrowed from the
Atlantic Co. Library
Early Reader
Non Fiction
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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Middle School Fiction
Middle School NonFiction
Ages 4-8
Grades P-5
This is a story about getting along with your neighbor even when it’s hard.
There is background information about these animals and their habitat.
This book is available at the Atlantic Co. Library.
Ages 4-8
Grades P-3
This is a story about a boy who meets and tries to talk to many animals. The animals do not answer. At first the boy thinks they are rude! He soon learns that he must learn to speak their languages.
This book is available at the Atlantic Co. Library.
Ages 3-8
Grades P-3
Learn how to welcome new neighbors into your community, particularly when they might be far from home, in this uplifting and diverse picture book that champions human connection and inclusivity.
This book is available at the Atlantic Co. Library.
Ages 4-8
Grades K-3
Glow is a bioluminescent squid who likes the spotlight. He learns that it’s better to have friends than fans.
This book is available at the Atlantic Co. Library.
Age 4-8
Grades K-4
This is the biography of marine biologist Eugenie Clark. It covers her childhood dreams and all the things she did to make them come true.
Ages 4-7
Grades P-2
This is a rhyming book for children who love mermaids. If you like this book, there are over 20 books in this expanding series by Adam Wallace.
Ages 4-9
Grades K-3
A turtle tries to change things when he hears that turtles are found on every continent except Antarctica by recruiting other animals that are also not found in Antarctica.
Ages 3-7
Grades 9-2
This popular 8+ book series by Mo Willems is silly and fun. The books available so far are Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus,
The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog, Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay up Late, The Pigeon Wants a Puppy, The Duckling Gets a Cookie, The Pigeon Needs a Bath, The Pigeon Has to Go to School and The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster.
Recommended Reading from Scholastic and American Library Association