NWRI December 2022 Booklist

GRADE K READING FOCUS: This month’s books feature whimsical illustration as well as well-told stories. Kindergartners and their families will explore how authors use appealing characters to share important ideas.

Creativity & Curiosity

El léon y el ratón/The Lion and the Mouse Written by Darice Bailer & illustrated by Joan Subirana In this bilingual version of a favorite fable, readers will see that being kind to others is always rewarding, that size doesn’t matter, and that anyone can be your friend no matter how different he or she is! This updated version of a familiar story will engage readers with simple, lively illustrations while teaching valuable lessons about friendship.

AMAZING ANIMAL CHARACTERS

HUMOR

Imagination & Exploration

El autobús mágico ® se recicla (The Magic School Bus ® Gets Recycled) Written by Anne Capeci & illustrated by Carolyn Bracken Ms. Frizzle’s class is holding a recycling drive. But when Phoebe loses her necklace, the kids hop on the bus to track it down— to the recycling center! Kindergartners have fun with the zany Magic School Bus class in this read-aloud as they learn about nature and get a close-up view of the recycling process!

ADVENTURE

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH

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