Finding new and engaging books for our students can be a challenge for parents. We asked our Athlos community to share books their family enjoyed, and we received many great submissions!
From one Athlos family to yours, here’s a list of recommended books for students to read.
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Author: Marcus Pfister
Illustrator: Marcus Pfister
Reviews:
“The Rainbow Fish will always be a bedtime favorite.”
“The Rainbow Fish! 🐠”
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Alcatraz Vs. The Evil Librarians – Series
Author: Brandon Sanderson
Illustrator: Hayley Lazo
Review: “My fourth and sixth graders have been loving the Alcatraz series by Brandon Sanderson”
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Author: Debbie Dadey
Illustrator: Tatevik Avakyan
Review: “My daughter who just finished second grade is loving the Mermaid Tales series right now! We can’t request them from the library fast enough.🙂”
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Author: Jeff Brown
Illustrator: Macky Paminutuam
Review: “Flat Stanley series and Judy Moody books are great for first graders.”
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Author: Ellen Levine
Illustrator: Kadir Nelson
Review: “A good history lesson for kids in third grade.”
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Author: Jacqueline Woodson
Illustrator: E.B. Lewis
Review: “Each Kindness is one of my favorite books to read to our boys about kindness.”
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Author: Chris Colfer
Review: “It’s a series of six and they are by far my favorite books. I definitely recommend for all grades.”
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Author: Maurice Sendak
Review: “Where the Wild Things Are because it’s so cute!”
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Author: Fiona Roberton
Illustrator: Fiona Roberton
Review: “Helps kiddos understand how perspective changes a story. A favorite of ours!”
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Author: Markus Zusak
Review:
“The Book Thief is probably one of best books I’ve ever read.”
“Story of the Book Thief.”
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