Before you grab a book from the library or the bookstore, check in with what Patch Staffers say are some of their favorite reads!
In Patch's ongoing committment to summer reading, the staff decided to team up and offer our readers some of our favorite books. So take a look at the "Patch Bookshelf." You might find your next favorite book on it!
Kids can start picking up their bags of summer reading at the library, and win prizes for the more books they read.
The Dream Big—Read! program kicks off on June 25 at the Northborough Free Library. _ The Summer Reading Bags can be picked up starting on June 25, and the program ends on Aug. 18. Sign up at the library and then visit the Children's Room to pick up the bag. During the program, children are urged to keep track of the books that have been read or that are read to them to to earn raffle tickets and prizes. For every two books, a raffle ticket is earned. After five books, as well as 20, prizes are handed out. _Visit here for more information. _
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Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of “Favorite Pageturners” from James Patterson.
Are you looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of books has something for everyone – adventure, magic, smart kids, and amazing kids. Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos Two months of being grounded during summer vacation change Jack Gantos’ life forever. Especially since it involves the mysterious chore of typing obituaries for his intriguing neighbor. Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Not Reading by Tommy Greenwald What happens when Charlie Joe Jackson, the most reluctant reader EVER has to actually read a book? Big Nate in a Class by Himself (Big Nate series) by Lincoln Peirce Things don’t always go …
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check out this list of The Best Illustrated books from James Patterson.
Are you looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of illustrated books for kids ages 2 to 7 is so much fun. Plus it includes books young readers can start to read TO you! Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Shark vs. Train by Chris Barton, Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld Who do you think will win, Shark or Train? Blackout by John Rocco A summer blackout can actually be a great party! Dog and Bear: Two Friends, Three Stories by Laura Vaccaro Seeger Read about the adventures of best friends, Dog and Bear. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems What happens when a pigeon volunteers to drive a bus? An engaging story in question …
On June 22, Northborough students will be waving goodbye to their teachers, classmates and bus drivers until September. It is important though for students to keep math and reading skills fresh over the summer months to avoid any regression.
Students will have been hard at work for 180 days of school by the time summer break arrives. They have all learned new skills and grown in many ways during that time. They need the mental break and the time to be just kids during the lazy days of summer. Having two months off from the structure of a school day, where math and reading is not necessarily a daily activity anymore, can actually send some students sliding backwards in those skills. How can parents help their children avoid the summer slide? Peaslee Elementary School third grade teacher, Lisa Miranda, suggested Northborough Free Library’s Summer Reading Program. “The library has wonderful crafts, story hours, reading incentives, prizes, and new books. It is air conditioned and …
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