Bink and Gollie by Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee - I love Bink & Gollie and book two will be here in time for the summer. Yay!
Babymouse by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm - I have 1st graders all the way up to 5th graders reading this series. Who doesn't love Babymouse? She rocks!
Lulu and the Brontosaurus by Judith Viorst; Illustrated by Lane Smith - There is only one book with Lulu but it sure is a good one. I love all of the alternate ending choices.
Araminta Spookie by Angie Sage - Araminta lives in a big house, a castle of sorts along with her aunt and uncle, and a ghost, and quite a few more unusual things. Just the right spookie fun for an early chapter book series.
Dinkin’ Dings by Guy Bass; Illustrated by Pete Williamson - Dinkin' is afraid of...well pretty much everything. But it doesn't stop Dinkin' and the Frightening Things from having to save their neighborhood on a regular basis. Lots of laughs with some scary things too.
Roscoe Riley by Katherine Applegate; Illustrated by Brian Biggs - Roscoe is one of my favorite first graders.
Zac Power by H.I. Larry - For kids who enjoy things like Spy Kids, Zac Power is the perfect read. Lots of adventure and cool gadgets can be found in these stories.
Down Girl and Sit by Lucy Nolan; Illustrated by Mike Reed - The world from the perspective of dogs. Pretty humorous.
Gabby and Gator by James Burks - This would be cool as a series but I am happy for at least one story of Gabby and Gator. This is another one that appeals from 1st to 5th grade.
Happy Reading...and be sure to stop by the Nerdy Book Club.