Posted in Splish Says

We have provided reading logs for you to fill out throughout the summer, as you finish reading your books.  However, I'm curious to know if you have a list of books you hope to read this summer, during the Summer Reading Splash program.  I DO!  I'm going to be sharing MY LIST with you, a little at a time.  So be sure to watch my blog (if you haven't already, put your e-mail in the box on the sidebar to sign up for e-mail notifications) - I'll be posting about all the books that I want to read this summer, along with author information and links to where you can purchase these books. Then, at the end of our 10-week program, I'll be giving ALL OF THESE BOOKS away! 

I'd love to see your reading lists!  If you have a blog, please post your Summer Reading Splash Reading List on your blog, then sign the Mr. Linky below (with a direct link to your list post).  If you do not have a blog, but have a parent who does, please ask your parent to post your list on his/her  blog for you. This way, everyone can stop by and see your list (and maybe get some ideas of books that they would like to read).

And, just because I LOVE to give things away, I think we'll turn this into a contest!  Since this will give us an opportunity to visit blogs and websites all over the blogosphere, I'd like to give a geography book!  I have two copies of The Little Man in the Map by E. Andrew Martonyi to give away.  This book is written in poetry form, and contains many little hints to help you quickly learn and remember the 50 states and where they are located.  You can read more about this book at the Schoolside Press website.  My friends over at the TOS Homeschool Crew had opportunity to review this book last year; if you're interested, you can read all of their reviews here.


Parents - you are welcome to participate in this as well!  The more, the merrier! However, I will create another post (and another Mr. Linky) just for you.  Please do NOT sign the Mr. Linky below - this one is just FOR THE KIDS!

PLEASE NOTE - I had to remove a few links from the Mr. Linky below because they were not DIRECT LINKS to your reading list posts.  If you want to participate in this contest, please sign the Mr. Linky with a direct link to your reading list.  If you don't have a blog or website, you can e-mail me with a copy of your list and I will be happy to post it on the blog to share (please include first name and age).








Several of my friends have sent their book lists via e-mail ...
Jessica's book list:
*Dating Mr. Darcy by Sarah Arthur
*A Candle in the Darkness Refiner's Fire book 1 by Lynn Austen
*The Fledgling Hall Family Chronicles book 4  by Jane Langton

Anna's book list (age 8):
So far this summer I have read Manatee Blues and Inside Edge.  I enjoy the Vet. Volunteer's books.  I have a number of them in my collection for this summer to read.

Brandon's book list (age 12):
Dragon Quest by Donita K. Paul
Dragon Knight by Donita K. Paul
Dragon Fire by Donita K. Paul
Dragon Light by Donita K. Paul
Kingdom Dawn by Chuck Black
Left Behind Series for Kids
Bible

Christine's book list (age 11):
Lord of the rings series by J.R.R Tolkien
Island of the blue dolphin by Scott O’Dell
City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
The Door in the Wall by Marguerite de Angeli
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Tanglewood Secrets series by Patricia St. John

Zachary's book list (age 13):
The Sword, The Ring and The Parchment, Ed Dunlop
The Quest for Seven Castles, Ed Dunlop
The Search for Everyman, Ed Dunlop
The Crown of Kuros, Ed Dunlop
The Dragon’s Egg, Ed Dunlop
The Golden Lamps, Ed Dunlop
The Great War, Ed Dunlop

The Quest for Thunder Mountain, Ed Dunlop
The Golden Dagger, Ed Dunlop

Kingdom’s Edge, Chuck Black
Kingdom’s Call, Chuck Black
Kingdom’s Quest, Chuck Black
Kingdom’s Reign, Chuck Black

Noelle's book list (age 5):
1. The Berenstain Bears, Jan and Stan Berenstain
2. Clifford the Big Red Dog, Norman Bridwell
3. Tikki Tikki Tembo, Arlene Mosel
4. The Runaway Bunny, Margaret Wise Brown
5. Where's Spot, Eric Hill
6. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Bill Martin Jr.
7. The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter
8. The Cat in the Hat, Dr. Seuss
9. Mother Goose Rhymes
10. Bread and Jam for Frances, Russell Hoban
11. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, Judith Viorst
12. Curious George, H.A. Rey
13. Ira Sleeps Over, Bernard Waber
14. Harry the Dirty Dog, Gene Zion
15. The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Eric Carle
16. Millions of Cats, Wanda Gag
17. Frog and Toad, Arnold Lobel
18. George and Martha, James Marshall
19. Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak
20. Madaline, Ludwig Bemelmans

Christina's book list (age 12):
1. Inkheart Trilogy, Cornelia Funke
2. Lord of the Rings Trilogy, JRR Tolkien
3. The Dark is Rising Trilogy, Susan Cooper
4. Jurassic Park, Michael Crichton
5. The Edge Chronicles, Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell
6. The Babysitters Club Series, Ann Martin

Catie's book list (age 10):
1. Pippi Longstocking, Astrid Lindgren
2. Number the Stars, Lois Lowry
3. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Judy Blume
4. Where the Red Fern Grows, Wilson Rawls
5. Dear Dumb Diary, Jim Benton
6. Indian in the Cupboard, Lynne Reid Banks
7. Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist series, Jim Benton
8. Sideways Stories from Wayside School, Louis Sachar
9. Stuart Little, E.B. White
10. Saving Shiloh, Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
11. Anne of Green Gables series – Lucy Maud Montgomery

Gracie's book list (age 3):
1. Goodnight Moon, Margaret Wise Brown
2. The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Eric Carle
3. Corduroy, Don Freeman
4. Alfie Gives a Hand, Shirley Hughes
5. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, Bill Martin, Jr.
6. The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter
7. Olivia and the Missing Toy, Ian Falconer
8. The Squeaky, Creaky Bed, Pat Thompson
9. When Moon Fell Down, Linda Smith
10. Does a Cow Say Boo?, Judy Hindley

Joy's book list (age 17 months):
1. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Bill Martin Jr.
2. What’s on my Head?, Margaret Miller
3. I Went Walking, Sue Williams
4. Flower Garden, Eve Bunting
5. Llama Llama Red Pajama, Anna Dewdney
6. Good Night Owl, Pat Hutchins
7. Guess How Much I Love You, Sara McBratney
8. Peekaboo Kisses, Barney Saltzberg
9. Fuzzy Yellow Ducklings, Matthew Van Fleet
10. Wiggle Waggle, Jonathan London

Marcus' book list (age 4):
1. Ten, Nine, Eight, Molly Bang
2. Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree, Eileen Christelow
3. Trucks Whizz, Zoom, Rumble, Patricia Hubbell
4. My Truck is Stuck, Kevin Lewis
5. Days With Frog and Toad, Arnold Lobel
6. The Mysterious Tadpole, Steven Kellogg
7. The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Eric Carle
8. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see?, Bill Martin, Jr.
9. The Rainbow Fish, Marcus Pfister
10. Caps for Sale, Esphyr Slobodkina