JANUARY’S READING IN SPANISH
GRADE 3
READING FOCUS: With this month’s lively books, third graders will take note of new vocabulary as they read entertaining text accompanied by energetic, humorous artwork.
Creativity & Curiosity
¡Hola! ¡Gracias! ¡Adiós! (Hello, Thanks, Goodbye!) Written by Elisenda Roca & illustrated by Cristina Losantos
Nora and Martín are two friends with a problem in common: they don’t like greeting or communicating with others. They are both set in their ways until they realize one day that their habits are rendering them invisible— literally! They must harness the power of communication before it’s too late. This delightful book uses clever illustrations to share the power of words and the importance of connecting with the people around you.
FASCINATING PEOPLE & PLACES
HUMOR
Imagination & Exploration
El abusón del pantano negro (The Bully from the Black Lagoon) Written by Mike Thaler & illustrated by Jared Lee In this hilarious Black Lagoon story, readers will learn how things are not always what we imagine. Hubie hears that the not-so-nice Butch Pounder has transferred to his school and decides he’ll have to start training to defend himself. But eventually, he finds out that in fact Butch is nothing like he thought and that the only thing Butch wants is a friend.
ADVENTURE
HUMOR
New Worlds Reading Initiative Selections: January | 11
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