Hynes Summer Reading 2012 - Grade 1

Dear Mrs. Larue: Letters from Obedience School: Letters from Obedience School
By Teague, Mark
Illustrator Teague, Mark
2003-09 - Scholastic Press
9780439206631 Check the Library

Teague is at the top of his fetching form in this madcap comedy where the real world of Brotweiler Canine Academy and the one poor imprisoned Ike LaRue imagines are depicted side-by-side. Full color. …More

Love You Forever
By Munsch, Robert N.
Illustrator McGraw, Sheila
1995-09 - Firefly Books
9780920668368 Check the Library

First published in 1986, this classic book by Munsch is a gentle affirmation of the love a parent feels for their his or her child--forever. McGraw's soft and colorful pastels perfectly complement the sentiment of the book--one that will be read repeatedly for years. …More

The Mixed-Up Chameleon
By Carle, Eric
Illustrator Carle, Eric
1984-10 - HarperCollins
9780690043969 Check the Library

A bored chameleon wishes it could be more like all the other animals it sees, but soon decides it would rather just be itself. Cutouts along the edges of the pages display various animals and colors.

Also available in Arabic/English J 492.7 CAR; Gujarati/English J 491.47 CAR and Urdu/English J 491.439 CAR

Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
By Henkes, Kevin
1996-08 - Greenwillow Books
9780688128975 Check the Library

Lilly, the indomitable mouse-child from "Chester's Way" and "Julius, the Baby of the World, " returns in a story about school. Lilly loves everything about school: the pointy pencils, the squeaky chalk, the fish sticks and chocolate milk in the lunchroom. But one day, Lilly has something to share with her class--and she can't wait until Sharing Time. Full color.

Also available in Spanish J 460 HEN

Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
By Cronin, Doreen
Illustrator Lewin, Betsy
2000-02 - Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
9780689832130 Check the Library

Farmer Brown thinks it's odd when he hears typing sounds coming from the barn. But his troubles really begin when his cows start leaving him notes. First they demand better working conditions, then they stage a strike. Cronin's understated text and Lewin's expressive illustrations make the most of this hilarious situation. Full-color illustrations. …More

Strega Nona: An Original Tale
By DePaola, Tomie
1975-08 - Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
9780671662837 Check the Library

When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works. …More

Olivia
By Falconer, Ian
Illustrator Falconer, Ian
2000-10 - Atheneum Books
9780689829536 Check the Library

Whether at home getting ready for the day, enjoying the beach, or at bedtime, Olivia is a feisty pig who has too much energy for her own good. Of course, it's another story for Olivia's exhausted mother. Full-color illustrations.

Also available in Spanish J 460 FAL

Koala Lou
By Fox, Mem
Illustrator Lofts, Pamela
1989-09 - Harcourt Children's Books
9780152005023 Check the Library

Koala Lou longed to hear her mother say that she loved her, so she thought of a brilliant plan to win back her mother's love at the Bush Olympics. Full color illustrations. …More

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
By Viorst, Judith
Illustrator Cruz, Ray
2009-09 - Atheneum Books
9781416985952 Check the Library

It's been more than 30 years since Alexander had to endure gum in his hair, the middle of the backseat, and lima beans--all in one day. Now, for the first time, it's all happening in color--sort of. While Alexander appears in color, the rest of the art remains in black and white.

Also available in Spanish J 460 VIO

2006 Caldecott Medal Winner

The first picture book by the author of the classic "The Phantom Tollbooth" tells the story of a little girl who finds a magic gateway in the kitchen window of her grandparents' house, and the voyage of discovery she takes. Full color. …More