Updated for Summer 2012
The Barnes and Noble summer reading program for kids gives kids a free book when they read 8 books over the summer.
The Barnes and Noble summer reading program for 2012 is called Imagination's Destination.
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How to Get Free Books From the Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program:
Visit Barnes and Noble summer reading program to download and print a reading journal. Fill out the student information on the first page of the journal. A parent must sign on this page in order for the child to get a free book.
After your child reads a book they need to write down the title, author, and who they would recommend the book to and why in the reading journal. Your child will need to read 8 books to be able to get a free book from the Barnes and Noble summer reading program.
Bring the completed and signed reading journal into your local Barnes and Noble book store between May 22, 2012 and September 4, 2012. Present it to an employee and they will let your child choose a book from the free book list.
Types of Free Books Available From the Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program:
There's a wide variety of free books available for kids from the Barnes and Noble summer reading program.
Children in grades 1-2 are eligible to receive one of the following books:
- Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
- Danny and the Dinosaur
- Fancy Nancy: Fancy Day in Room 1A
- Jorge el curioso: El jonron
- Lego Hero Factory: Meet the Heroes
- Martha habla: Martha hornea un pastel
- National Geographic Readers Series: Titanic
Kids that are in grades 3-4 can pick out one of these books:
- American Girl Series: McKenna
- George Brown, Class Clown #7: Attack of the Tighty Whities
- Half Magic
- Justin Case: School, Drool, and Other Daily Disasters
- Lulu and the Brontosaurus
- The Mouse and the Motorcycle
Those children that are in grades 5-6 can choose from this list of books:
- Junonia
- The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
- The Phantom Tollbooth
- Smile
- Underwolrd Series #1: The Battle Begins
Other Features of the Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program:
The Barnes and Noble summer reading program website also has parent and educator activity kits. These kits include fun activities about reading that can be completed with a child.
Limits to Be Aware Of:
The Barnes and Noble summer reading program is only available to school-aged children in grades 1-6.
Only one book is available for each child who completes a reading journal and choice must be made from the selected books available at the store.
How Your Information Is Used:
Barnes and Noble does not sell or rent your information to other companies. For complete details, read the Barnes and Noble privacy policy.
