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Kindergarten to 2nd GradeKindergarten to 2nd Grade<div class="ExternalClassAD08CF77944F4DE386D879308ECBFBFC"><h2>Kindergarten to 2nd Grade<br></h2><h3>The Association of Library Service to Children's Summer Reading Lists for 2025​</h3><p>These lists include book titles to keep children engaged in reading throughout the summer and school year. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to explore these titles to find resources that may match or spark their child's interest.<br></p><p><em>​Titles on the 2025 Summer Reading Lists were compiled and annotated by members of ALSC’s Quicklists Consulting Committee. Learn more about <a href="https://www.ala.org/alsc/" target="_blank">ALSC</a>​. </em><br></p><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>

 

 

 

 

Keep the joy of reading strong in new readers!Keep the joy of reading strong in new readers!https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/Lists/Staff Picks/Kids/ALSC Summer Reading/SP-ALSC_K-2nd_web.jpg620

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3rd to 5th Grade3rd to 5th Grade<i class="fa-solid fa-book-open-reader"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/staff-picks/kids/summer-reading-lists/3rd-to-5th-grade3rd to 5th Grade Summer Reading List from ALSC<div class="ExternalClassDF7843668FB446FF9DAE598C3F7A6130"><h2>3rd to 5th Grade Summer Reading List from ALSC​<br></h2><h3>The Association of Library Service to Children's Summer Reading Lists for 2025<br></h3><p>These lists include book titles to keep children engaged in reading throughout the summer and school year. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to explore these titles to find resources that may match or spark their child's interest.<br></p><p><em>​Titles on the 2025 Summer Reading Lists were compiled and annotated by members of ALSC’s Quicklists Consulting Committee. Learn more about <a href="https://www.ala.org/alsc/" target="_blank">ALSC</a>​. </em><br></p><div><br>​<br></div><p><br></p></div>
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White, Dianne White, DianneWhite, Dianne6943208Book9781534487895https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Dark%20On%20Light&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=White,%20Dianne&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=57
A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word PaintersA Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word PaintersTonatiuh, Duncan6825709Book9781419749421https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=A%20Land%20of%20Books:%20Dreams%20of%20Young%20Mexihcah%20Word%20Painters&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Tonatiuh,%20Duncan&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=71
Big Shark, Little Shark, and the Spooky CaveBig Shark, Little Shark, and the Spooky CaveMembrino, Anna6322648Book9780593302088https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Big%20Shark,%20Little%20Shark,%20and%20the%20Spooky%20Cave&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Membrino,%20Anna,&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=51
Burt the Beetle Doesn't Bite!Burt the Beetle Doesn't Bite!Spires, Ashley6364956Bookhttps://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-200/3625-1/{B1F81919-7C41-4CE1-99CF-A7FC4B345509}Img200.jpg9781525307614https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Burt%20the%20Beetle%20Doesn%27t%20Bite!&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Spires,%20Ashley&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=53
Creepy Crayon!Creepy Crayon!Reynolds, Aaron7351945Book9798885191364https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Creepy%20Crayon!&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Reynolds,%20Aaron&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=55
Emile and the FieldEmile and the FieldYoung, Kevin6627054Book9781984850423https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Emile%20and%20the%20Field&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Young,%20Kevin&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=58
Gigi and OjijiGigi and OjijiIwai, Melissa6657527Book9780063208063https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Gigi%20and%20Ojiji&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Iwai,%20Melissa&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=60
Hana's Hundreds of HijabsHana's Hundreds of HijabsGutta, Razeena Omar6825824Book9781646866205https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Hana%27s%20Hundreds%20of%20Hijabs&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Gutta,%20Razeena%20Omar&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=62
Hold Them Close: A Love Letter to Black ChildrenHold Them Close: A Love Letter to Black ChildrenThompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah6826092Book9780063036178https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Hold%20Them%20Close:%20A%20Love%20Letter%20to%20Black%20Children&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Thompkins-Bigelow,%20Jamilah&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=64
Ida B. Wells, Voice of Truth: Educator, Feminist, and Anti-Lynching Civil Rights LeaderIda B. Wells, Voice of Truth: Educator, Feminist, and Anti-Lynching Civil Rights LeaderDuster, Michelle6518904Book9781250239464https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Ida%20B.%20Wells,%20Voice%20of%20Truth:%20Educator,%20Feminist,%20and%20Anti-Lynching%20Civil%20Rights%20Leader&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Duster,%20Michelle&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=66
It Fell from the SkyIt Fell from the SkyFan, Eric6404803Book9781534457621https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=It%20Fell%20from%20the%20Sky&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Fan,%20Eric&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=68
Lily Leads the WayLily Leads the WayPreus, Margi6658354Book9781536214031https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Lily%20Leads%20the%20Way&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Preus,%20Margi&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=73
Little Witch Hazel: A Year in the ForestLittle Witch Hazel: A Year in the ForestWahl, Phoebe6404812Book9780735264892https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Little%20Witch%20Hazel:%20A%20Year%20in%20the%20Forest&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Wahl,%20Phoebe&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=75
My Pet FeetMy Pet FeetFunk, Josh6855029Book9781534486003https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=My%20Pet%20Feet&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Funk,%20Josh&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=76
Nothing SpecialNothing Special Cooper, Desiree6860844Book0814349730https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Nothing%20Special&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Cooper,%20Desiree&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=80
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Sir LadybugSir LadybugTabor, Corey R6704503Book9780063069060https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Sir%20Ladybug&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Tabor,%20Corey%20R&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=84
The World Belonged to UsThe World Belonged to UsWoodson, Jacqueline6658401Book9780399545498https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=The%20World%20Belonged%20to%20Us&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Woodson,%20Jacqueline&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=96
Tía Fortuna's New HomeTía Fortuna's New HomeBehar, Ruth6626894Book9780593172414https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=T%c3%ada%20Fortuna%27s%20New%20Home&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Behar,%20Ruth&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=92
Ways to Make FriendsWays to Make FriendsBuitrago, Jairo6821217Book9781771649759https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Ways%20to%20Make%20Friends&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Buitrago,%20Jairo&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=94
Yellow Dog BluesYellow Dog BluesDuncan, Alice Faye6825913Book9780802855534https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Yellow%20Dog%20Blues&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Duncan,%20Alice%20Faye&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=98