The Cambridge Bibliography is an updated compilation of literature used at Cambridge School. It highlights the importance and centrality of literature within the Cambridge curriculum as it gives prospective parents and visitors insight into Cambridge’s distinct educational philosophy.
The Bibliography provides a chronology of the literature presented at each grade level. Our hope is to facilitate informed dialogue among teachers, parents, and students as these works are shared at the beginning of each year.
The Bibliography also provides a central database that can be quickly referenced for a complete and updated list of the Cambridge literature collection. For library coordinators as well as teachers expanding their own classroom libraries, this central database diminishes unintended repetition and expands interclass awareness.
The Bibliography, and the school’s expansive study of literature, also is intended to encourage in our students a love of reading through their years at Cambridge School.
A Book by Edgar Guest
“Now” - said a good book unto me -
“Open my pages and you shall see
Jewels of wisdom and treasures fine,
Gold and silver in every line,
And you may claim them if you but will
Open my pages and take your fill.”
“Open my pages and run them o’er,
Take what you choose of my golden store.
Be you greedy, I shall not care -
All that you seize I shall gladly spare;
There is never a lock on my treasure doors,
Come - here are my jewels, make them yours!
“I am just a book on your mantel shelf,
But I can be part of your living self;
If only you’ll travel my pages through,
Then I will travel the world with you.
As two wines blended make better wine,
Blend your mind with these truths of mine.
“I’ll make you fitter to talk with men,
I’ll touch with silver the lines you pen,
I’ll lead you nearer the truth you seek,
I’ll strengthen you when your faith grows weak -
This place on your shelf is a prison cell,
Let me come into your mind to dwell!”
Download The Cambridge Bibliography reading lists by age group: