READING FOCUS: This month, second graders get to enjoy books centered around entertaining characters who have the determination and creativity to take on new challenges. GRADE 2
Creativity & Curiosity
Hola, Hombre Mosca (Hi! Fly Guy) Written & illustrated by Tedd Arnold Some kids have pet dogs, and some kids have pet cats, but one boy named Buzz has a pet fly! In this first book of the hilarious and very popular series, Buzz wants a pet for the Amazing Pet Competition, so he catches a fly—little knowing that Fly Guy will become a great friend! When he enters his winged buddy in the competition, the judges scoff until they see all the extraordinary tricks the little fly can do.
AMAZING ANIMAL CHARACTERS HUMOR
Imagination & Exploration
El puentecito azul (The Little Blue Bridge) Written by Brenda Maier & illustrated by Sonia Sánchez
This story turns the classic folktale “The Three Billy Goats Gruff” on its head as Ruby and her three brothers try to cross a little bridge so they can pick blueberries. But when bully Santiago stops Ruby from crossing and demands a snack before allowing her to pass, the resourceful girl uses her engineering skills to create an alternate route: her own little blue bridge. While busily building, the confident Ruby becomes a role model for Santiago, who slowly changes his attitude.
CELEBRATING CREATIVITY SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH
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