Hull Elementary Summer Reading

Get your summer reading at Buttonwood! Hull Elementary students are encouraged to read for 20 minutes per day. You can read more about the assignment here. You can fill out a bingo card for the books you've read here!

Below are some popular books in various age groups that have sold well at Buttonwood.

Woo Hoo! You're Doing Great! By Sandra Boynton Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780316486798
Availability: On Our Shelves Now. Please call the store at (781) 383-2665 to confirm availability.
Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - April 4th, 2023

Woo hoo! A new Sandra Boynton book! This charming new picture book grew out of a social media post Sandra Boynton shared early on in the pandemic to offer encouragement from a loud, but sincere, imaginary chicken.


When Things Aren’t Going Right, Go Left By Marc Colagiovanni, Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781338831184
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Published: Orchard Books - March 7th, 2023

Told through creative language play, and with depth and whimsy, this picture book reminds readers of their own agency and the power they have to direct their own path. Marc Colagiovanni’s lyrical text and Peter H. Reynolds's stunning art create an enduring message of strength and perseverance that is both universal and personal, and one that readers will be drawn to over and over again.


Farm Boots By Lisl H. Detlefsen, Renee Kurilla (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Lisl H. Detlefsen, Renee Kurilla (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781948898119
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Published: Feeding Minds Press - March 21st, 2023

A delightful romp around farms through the seasons – and the many types of boots that are needed to get the job done


Sallie Bee Writes a Thank-You Note By Susan Verde, Courtney Sheinmel, Heather Ross (Illustrator) Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781419749605
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Harry N. Abrams - November 1st, 2022

From New York Times bestselling author Susan Verde, Courtney Sheinmel, and Heather Ross comes a warmhearted story about expressing gratitude, perfectly modeling how to write a great thank-you note!


Twenty Questions By Mac Barnett, Christian Robinson (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Mac Barnett, Christian Robinson (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781536215137
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Published: Candlewick - March 14th, 2023

Award-winning creators Mac Barnett and Christian Robinson tap deep into childhood curiosity with a mind-tickling ode to the open-ended.


National Geographic Readers: Arctic Animals (L2) By Jennifer Szymanski Cover Image
$4.99
ISBN: 9781426339936
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: National Geographic Kids - January 10th, 2023

Travel to Earth’s far north and discover the mysterious, cute, fierce, and unique creatures— from polar bears to puffins, narwhals to hares— that call the chilly Arctic region home.


Book Buddies: Dazzle Makes a Wish By Cynthia Lord, Stephanie Graegin (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Cynthia Lord, Stephanie Graegin (Illustrator)
$5.99
ISBN: 9781536232417
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Published: Candlewick - March 21st, 2023

Will lonely Maya’s wish for a friend come true when she borrows Dazzle, a toy unicorn, from the library? What about Dazzle’s wish for a place to belong? The heartwarming series continues with a third adventure.


The Giants' Farm: A QUIX Book (Giants Series #1) By Jane Yolen, Tomie dePaola (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jane Yolen, Tomie dePaola (Illustrator)
$5.99
ISBN: 9781534488571
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Published: Aladdin - February 7th, 2023

Meet Dazzle, Grizzle, Grub, Grab, and Dab, a family of giants who decide a farm would be the best place for them to live. Will this huge-hearted group be able call Fe-Fi-Fo Farm home sweet home?


Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party (Marya Khan #1) By Saadia Faruqi, Ani Bushry (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Saadia Faruqi, Ani Bushry (Illustrator)
$6.99
ISBN: 9781419761171
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Published: Harry N. Abrams - March 7th, 2023

Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Dory Fantasmagory, this is the start of a charming new chapter book series about a third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring.


Salma Makes a Home By Danny Ramadan, Anna Bron (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Danny Ramadan, Anna Bron (Illustrator)
$7.99
ISBN: 9781773217628
Availability: On Our Shelves Now. Please call the store at (781) 383-2665 to confirm availability.
Published: Annick Press - May 9th, 2023

Charming, creative Salma takes on big feelings with even bigger ideas as she navigates life in a new country, Syrian identity, family changes and new friendships in this engaging and heartfelt early chapter book series


School Trip: A Graphic Novel By Jerry Craft, Jerry Craft (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jerry Craft, Jerry Craft (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9780062885531
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Published: Quill Tree Books - April 4th, 2023

Newbery Award-winning graphic novelist Jerry Craft sends Jordan, Drew, and a small group of students from Riverdale Academy on a school trip to Paris, in this poignant and funny full-color, contemporary graphic novel about friendship, growing up, uncomfortable but necessary conversations, and navigating the world.  A companion to New Kid and Class Act!


Hoops: A Graphic Novel By Matt Tavares, Matt Tavares (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Matt Tavares, Matt Tavares (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9781536231953
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Published: Candlewick - March 14th, 2023

A work of fiction inspired by a true story, Matt Tavares’s debut graphic novel dramatizes the historic struggle for gender equality in high school sports.


Squished: A Graphic Novel By Megan Wagner Lloyd, Michelle Mee Nutter (Illustrator) Cover Image
$12.99
ISBN: 9781338568936
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Published: Graphix - March 7th, 2023

From the Eisner-nominated duo behind the instant bestseller Allergic comes a fun new graphic novel about finding your own space… especially when you're in a family of nine!


Mad About Meatloaf (Weenie Featuring Frank and Beans Book #1) By Maureen Fergus, Alexandra Bye (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Maureen Fergus, Alexandra Bye (Illustrator)
$9.99
ISBN: 9780735267930
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Published: Tundra Books - November 15th, 2022

Meet Weenie, a meatloaf-obsessed wiener dog, and his best friends Frank and Beans in this hilarious early graphic novel for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and The Bad Guys.


Big Tree By Brian Selznick, Brian Selznick (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Brian Selznick, Brian Selznick (Illustrator)
$32.99
ISBN: 9781338180633
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Published: Scholastic Press - April 4th, 2023

The fate of all life on Earth may depend on the bravery of two little seeds in this epic adventure from the #1 New York Times bestselling creator and Caldecott Medalist of The Invention of Hugo Cabret.


The Guardian Test (Legends of Lotus Island #1) By Christina Soontornvat, Kevin Hong (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Christina Soontornvat, Kevin Hong (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9781338759150
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Published: Scholastic Press - March 7th, 2023

From two-time Newbery honor recipient Christina Soontornvat comes a compelling new young middle grade fantasy series for readers who love stories about animals, magic, and kids like them embracing their power to change the world.


The Crossover Tie-in Edition (The Crossover Series) By Kwame Alexander, Dawud Anyabwile (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kwame Alexander, Dawud Anyabwile (Illustrator)
$8.99
ISBN: 9780063289604
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Published: Clarion Books - February 14th, 2023

Newbery Medal-winning middle grade novel in verse about twelve-year-old twins and basketball stars Josh and Jordan Bell who must learn to deal with problems on and off the court as they navigate homework, first crushes, family and, of course, basketball.


The Lost Year: A Survival Story of the Ukrainian Famine By Katherine Marsh Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781250313607
Availability: On Our Shelves Now. Please call the store at (781) 383-2665 to confirm availability.
Published: Roaring Brook Press - January 17th, 2023

From the author of Nowhere Boy - called “a resistance novel for our times” by The New York Times - comes a brilliant middle-grade survival story that traces a harrowing family secret back to the Holodomor, a terrible famine that devastated Soviet Ukraine in the 1930s.


The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels By Beth Lincoln, Claire Powell (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Beth Lincoln, Claire Powell (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780593533239
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Dutton Books for Young Readers - February 7th, 2023

Deliciously suspenseful and delightfully clever, The Swifts is a remarkable debut that is both brilliantly contemporary and instantly classic. A celebration of words and individuality, it's packed with games, wordplay, and lots and lots of mischief as Shenanigan sets out to save her family and define herself in a world where definitions are so important.