hooked on books

This summer my children participated in three different reading programs.  I want them to love to read as much as I do.  Of course, we participated in our local library reading program where our children were able to earn two brand new books to keep for the their very own if they completed the number of hours required.  We also enjoyed being part of the Half Price Books and Barnes and Noble summer reading programs.  The Half Price Books program requires you read at least 5 days a week for fifteen minutes and each week you can earn a $3 coupon for whatever you want in the store.  Barnes and Noble requires you read ten books and then you get a free book from a list for each grade level.  We really built up our home library this summer.  Here are a few of the books we enjoyed this summer in no particular order.

Fancy Nancy(books) by Jane O'Connor

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by  Bill Martin, John Archambault, Lois Ehlert

The Cow Who Clucked (and others)by Denise Fleming

Clifford the Big Red Dog (books) by Norman Bridwell

Curious George (books) by Margaret & H.A. Reys

Piggies by Audrey Wood

Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann

How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? by Jane Yolen

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

If You Give a Cat a Cupcake by Laura Numeroff

I Love You Stinky Face by Lisa McCourt

and many, many other favorites!

Some of the books Mommy enjoyed this summer:

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

 

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows

What books did you enjoy this summer?

Got Books?

What books are on your nightstand right now? I am taking any and all suggestions of what your favorite reads for Summer 2008 have been. When Madelynne and I do venture out to the library it is more about her and what she wants to read and it is really hard to try to browse for books when she wants to run off and look for books "all on her own" or check out the fish tank or just get lost in the stacks and have me chase her down. So, bring on the recommendations! I need a good read!