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2021 Summer Reading List Grades K-2

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Check out Tacoma Public Library's summer reading suggestions for grades K-2. Compiled by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), the books on this list come highly recommended by kids from all over the country. Please note that many of these titles are available in other formats such as eBook and eAudiobook, and may be placed on hold by searching the title in the catalog.

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19 items

19 items

Baloney and Friends

Baloney and Friends

by Pizzoli, Greg

Book - 2020

This funny graphic novel for beginning readers stars Baloney the pig alongside his friends Bizz (a bee), Peanut (a horse), and Krabbit (a very cranky rabbit). This funny graphic novel for beginning readers stars Baloney the pig alongside his friends Bizz (a bee), Peanut (a horse), and Krabbit (a very cranky rabbit). Show less

This funny graphic novel for beginning readers stars Baloney the pig alongside his friends Bizz (a bee), Peanut (a horse), and Krabbit (a very cranky rabbit). This funny graphic novel for beginning readers stars Baloney the pig alongside his friends Bizz (a bee), Peanut (a horse), and Krabbit (a very cranky rabbit). Show less

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Black Is A Rainbow Color

Black Is A Rainbow Color

by Joy, Angela

Book - 2020

There’s no black in rainbows, but Black is more than a color. It’s a culture. This picture book celebrates African American history and identity. There’s no black in rainbows, but Black is more than a color. It’s a culture. This picture book celebrates African American history and identity. Show less

There’s no black in rainbows, but Black is more than a color. It’s a culture. This picture book celebrates African American history and identity. There’s no black in rainbows, but Black is more than a color. It’s a culture. This picture book celebrates African American history and identity. Show less

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Carpenter's Helper

Carpenter's Helper

by Rosen, Sybil

Book - 2021

A sweet story about a girl and her family bonding while building a birdhouse in their home. A sweet story about a girl and her family bonding while building a birdhouse in their home. Show less

A sweet story about a girl and her family bonding while building a birdhouse in their home. A sweet story about a girl and her family bonding while building a birdhouse in their home. Show less

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The Electric Slide and Kai

The Electric Slide and Kai

by Baptist, Kelly J.

Book - 2021

Kai’s family is excited for his aunt’s upcoming wedding, but since every family celebration means dancing, Kai’s worried he will make a fool of himself on the dance floor again. A picture book celebration of family, love, and overcoming one’s fears. Kai’s family is excited for his aunt’s upcoming wedding, but since every family celebration means dancing, Kai’s worried he will make a fool of himself on the dance floor again. A picture book celebration of family, love, and overcoming one’s fears. Show less

Kai’s family is excited for his aunt’s upcoming wedding, but since every family celebration means dancing, Kai’s worried he will make a fool of himself on the dance floor again. A picture book celebration of family, love, and overcoming one’s fears. Kai’s family is excited for his aunt’s upcoming wedding, but since every family celebration means dancing, Kai’s worried he will make a fool of himself on the dance floor again. A picture book celebration of family, love, and overcoming one’s fears. Show less

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Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

by Ho, Joanna

Book - 2021

A picture book filled with wonderful illustrations that encourage children to be proud of who they are and how they look. A picture book filled with wonderful illustrations that encourage children to be proud of who they are and how they look. Show less

A picture book filled with wonderful illustrations that encourage children to be proud of who they are and how they look. A picture book filled with wonderful illustrations that encourage children to be proud of who they are and how they look. Show less

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A Hatful of Dragons

A Hatful of Dragons

And More Than 13.8 Billion Other Funny Poems

by Madan, Vikram

Book - 2020

A silly collection of interactive poems and rhymes in a variety of formats with fun illustrations about mummies, dragons, and more! A silly collection of interactive poems and rhymes in a variety of formats with fun illustrations about mummies, dragons, and more! Show less

A silly collection of interactive poems and rhymes in a variety of formats with fun illustrations about mummies, dragons, and more! A silly collection of interactive poems and rhymes in a variety of formats with fun illustrations about mummies, dragons, and more! Show less

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I Am A Bird

I Am A Bird

by Lim, Hope

Book - 2021

A little girl, riding on the back of her father’s bike, is wary of the mysterious woman with a bag they pass. One day, she finds out what the bag is for, and her wariness grows into kinship. A little girl, riding on the back of her father’s bike, is wary of the mysterious woman with a bag they pass. One day, she finds out what the bag is for, and her wariness grows into kinship. Show less

A little girl, riding on the back of her father’s bike, is wary of the mysterious woman with a bag they pass. One day, she finds out what the bag is for, and her wariness grows into kinship. A little girl, riding on the back of her father’s bike, is wary of the mysterious woman with a bag they pass. One day, she finds out what the bag is for, and her wariness grows into kinship. Show less

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The Used-to-be Best Friend

The Used-to-be Best Friend

by Quigley, Dawn

Book - 2021

This early chapter book follows Jo Jo, a young Ojibwe girl, as she navigates the troubles and tribulations of being in elementary school. This story also includes snippets of the Ojibwe language with more information in the back matter. This early chapter book follows Jo Jo, a young Ojibwe girl, as she navigates the troubles and tribulations of being in elementary school. This story also includes snippets of the Ojibwe language with more information in the back matter. Show less

This early chapter book follows Jo Jo, a young Ojibwe girl, as she navigates the troubles and tribulations of being in elementary school. This story also includes snippets of the Ojibwe language with more information in the back matter. This early chapter book follows Jo Jo, a young Ojibwe girl, as she navigates the troubles and tribulations of being in elementary school. This story also includes snippets of the Ojibwe language with more information in the back matter. Show less

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Lift

Lift

by Lê, Minh

Book - 2020

Frustrated with her little brother taking over her job of pushing the elevator button, a girl takes a discarded button to transform her closet door into ...Show more Frustrated with her little brother taking over her job of pushing the elevator button, a girl takes a discarded button to transform her closet door into a magical elevator. In the process, she discovers that adventures are more fun when you share them. Show less

Frustrated with her little brother taking over her job of pushing the elevator button, a girl takes a discarded button to transform her closet door into ...Show more Frustrated with her little brother taking over her job of pushing the elevator button, a girl takes a discarded button to transform her closet door into a magical elevator. In the process, she discovers that adventures are more fun when you share them. Show less

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Milo Imagines the World

Milo Imagines the World

by de la Peña, Matt

Book - 2021

While on the subway, Milo imagines different stories for the people he sees, but he soon realizes you can’t tell who people really are just by their appearance. While on the subway, Milo imagines different stories for the people he sees, but he soon realizes you can’t tell who people really are just by their appearance. Show less

While on the subway, Milo imagines different stories for the people he sees, but he soon realizes you can’t tell who people really are just by their appearance. While on the subway, Milo imagines different stories for the people he sees, but he soon realizes you can’t tell who people really are just by their appearance. Show less

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A Place Inside of Me

A Place Inside of Me

A Poem to Heal the Heart

by Elliott, Zetta

Book - 2020

A Black boy, shown all over his neighborhood, experiences a range of emotions: fear, pride, sorrow, and joy. A Black boy, shown all over his neighborhood, experiences a range of emotions: fear, pride, sorrow, and joy. Show less

A Black boy, shown all over his neighborhood, experiences a range of emotions: fear, pride, sorrow, and joy. A Black boy, shown all over his neighborhood, experiences a range of emotions: fear, pride, sorrow, and joy. Show less

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Sadiq and the Green Thumbs

Sadiq and the Green Thumbs

by Nuurali, Siman

Book - 2019

Sadiq, a Somali American thirdgrader, starts a gardening club focused on helping neighbors. Part of a series. Sadiq, a Somali American thirdgrader, starts a gardening club focused on helping neighbors. Part of a series. Show less

Sadiq, a Somali American thirdgrader, starts a gardening club focused on helping neighbors. Part of a series. Sadiq, a Somali American thirdgrader, starts a gardening club focused on helping neighbors. Part of a series. Show less

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Sharuko

Sharuko

el arqueólogo Peruano Julio C. Tello = Sharuko : Peruvian archaeologist Julio C. Tello

by Brown, Monica

Book - 2020

In this Spanish-English picture-book biography, readers find out about this Indigenous scientist who found skulls and artifacts in the mountains of Peru as a child and went on to become the founder of modern Peruvian archaeology. In this Spanish-English picture-book biography, readers find out about this Indigenous scientist who found skulls and artifacts in the mountains of Peru as a child and went on to become the founder of modern Peruvian archaeology. Show less

In this Spanish-English picture-book biography, readers find out about this Indigenous scientist who found skulls and artifacts in the mountains of Peru as a child and went on to become the founder of modern Peruvian archaeology. In this Spanish-English picture-book biography, readers find out about this Indigenous scientist who found skulls and artifacts in the mountains of Peru as a child and went on to become the founder of modern Peruvian archaeology. Show less

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Story Boat

Story Boat

by Maclear, Kyo

Book - 2020

Join a little girl and her younger brother as they leave behind the place they know as home and, along the way, make the best of times with what they find. A wonderful refugee story. Join a little girl and her younger brother as they leave behind the place they know as home and, along the way, make the best of times with what they find. A wonderful refugee story. Show less

Join a little girl and her younger brother as they leave behind the place they know as home and, along the way, make the best of times with what they find. A wonderful refugee story. Join a little girl and her younger brother as they leave behind the place they know as home and, along the way, make the best of times with what they find. A wonderful refugee story. Show less

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We laugh alike

We laugh alike

Juntos nos reímos : a story that's part Spanish, part English, and a whole lot of fun

by Bernier-Grand, Carmen T.

Book - 2021

Two groups of friends meet in the park, but one group only speaks English, and the other only speaks Spanish. Watch how they play together and discover all sorts of similarities! Two groups of friends meet in the park, but one group only speaks English, and the other only speaks Spanish. Watch how they play together and discover all sorts of similarities! Show less

Two groups of friends meet in the park, but one group only speaks English, and the other only speaks Spanish. Watch how they play together and discover all sorts of similarities! Two groups of friends meet in the park, but one group only speaks English, and the other only speaks Spanish. Watch how they play together and discover all sorts of similarities! Show less

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What About Worms!?

What About Worms!?

by Higgins, Ryan T.

Book - 2020

Tiger is big and brave—except when it comes to worms! When faced with a worm-themed book and then a big group of worms, he must try to overcome his fear. Tiger is big and brave—except when it comes to worms! When faced with a worm-themed book and then a big group of worms, he must try to overcome his fear. Show less

Tiger is big and brave—except when it comes to worms! When faced with a worm-themed book and then a big group of worms, he must try to overcome his fear. Tiger is big and brave—except when it comes to worms! When faced with a worm-themed book and then a big group of worms, he must try to overcome his fear. Show less

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Your Mama

Your Mama

by Ramos, NoNieqa

Book - 2021

This super fun book is a spin on the “yo mama” jokes. The twist with this book is that everything included here is pleasant, comforting, and warm, with more than just a hint of humor. This super fun book is a spin on the “yo mama” jokes. The twist with this book is that everything included here is pleasant, comforting, and warm, with more than just a hint of humor. Show less

This super fun book is a spin on the “yo mama” jokes. The twist with this book is that everything included here is pleasant, comforting, and warm, with more than just a hint of humor. This super fun book is a spin on the “yo mama” jokes. The twist with this book is that everything included here is pleasant, comforting, and warm, with more than just a hint of humor. Show less

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Your Place in the Universe

Your Place in the Universe

by Chin, Jason

Book - 2020

An introduction to size, scale, and distance that goes from comparing an eight-year-old’s height with a stack of books to examining the vastness of the universe. An introduction to size, scale, and distance that goes from comparing an eight-year-old’s height with a stack of books to examining the vastness of the universe. Show less

An introduction to size, scale, and distance that goes from comparing an eight-year-old’s height with a stack of books to examining the vastness of the universe. An introduction to size, scale, and distance that goes from comparing an eight-year-old’s height with a stack of books to examining the vastness of the universe. Show less

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Zonia's Rain Forest

Zonia's Rain Forest

by Martinez-Neal, Juana

Book - 2021

Explore Zonia’s home, the Amazon rain forest, and learn as Zonia respects and protects the Peruvian wildlife and her heritage. Explore Zonia’s home, the Amazon rain forest, and learn as Zonia respects and protects the Peruvian wildlife and her heritage. Show less

Explore Zonia’s home, the Amazon rain forest, and learn as Zonia respects and protects the Peruvian wildlife and her heritage. Explore Zonia’s home, the Amazon rain forest, and learn as Zonia respects and protects the Peruvian wildlife and her heritage. Show less

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