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Summer Reading List for Preschoolers and Kids Ages 2-7

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. These books are

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 and answer format where you can decide his fate.

Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen – Turns out that an ordinary box with ordinary yarn isn’t ordinary at all.

No, David! by David Shannon – What happens when little David does everything that his mother tells him not to do?

Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina – A timeless classic about the ways in which a peddler tries to outwit a band of monkeys.

Doctor De Soto by William Steig – Doctor De Soto is a great dentist and treats only gentle animals. But what happens when the fox has a toothache? Will kindhearted Doctor De Soto turn him away?

Horton Hatches the Egg By Dr. Seuss – The whole jungle is talking about Horton the elephant, who’s just hatched an egg.

The ReadKiddoRead program features bestselling author James Patterson’s picks for the summer. Find reviews of these books and more in the Illustrated Reads section of ReadKiddoRead.com.

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Deborah Smith June 17, 2013 at 04:04 pm
Small quibble perhaps, however, last time I checked, Stella Blu and Gypsy Saloon were both in WestRead More Conshohocken, not Conshohocken. Credit where credit is due, please. I'm terribly proud of my hometown, you see.
Dallyn Pavey June 17, 2013 at 04:07 pm
Thanks for catching the typo. It was corrected.
Deborah Smith June 17, 2013 at 04:11 pm
GRIN! Thanks. Nothing like a "Homer" to make life difficult, eh?
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