Henkes, Kevin. The Year of Billy Miller. New York: Greenwillow Books, 2013. 229p. After falling and bumping his head on a family summer trip, Billy Miller is worried about starting second grade. He is afraid of forgetting things, wants his teacher to like him and is trying build the confidence to perform at a class poetry recital. Through four very moving sections, each of which describes his relationship with an important person in his life (Teacher, Father, Sister, Mother), readers are able to watch Billy Miller grow as he navigates the ups and downs of his second grade year.
This funny, heartwarming book will make a wonderful second grade read-aloud or an excellent independent reading selection for strong second or third grade readers.
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