DECEMBER’S READING IN SPANISH
GRADE 3
READING FOCUS: This month, third graders will read an inspiring biography or an exciting adventure story. Students will notice how a book’s illustrations and its format enhance their reading experience.
Creativity & Curiosity
The Boy Who Touched the Stars/ El niño que alcanzó las estrellas Written by José M. Hernández & illustrated by Steven James Petruccio Every night when he was a boy, José would look out the window and stare at the stars. Some were larger and brighter than others and twinkled as if they were alive. When he saw on TV the moon landing, he knew he wanted to be an astronaut, and he was going to do whatever it took to get into space. With beautiful illustrations, this heartwarming, bilingual autobiography will fascinate second graders.
FASCINATING PEOPLE & PLACES
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH
THE WORLD AROUND US
Imagination & Exploration
Pájaro y Ardilla ¡escapan! (Bird & Squirrel on the Run!) Written by & illustrated by James Burks
Pájaro and Ardilla outwit Gato and become best friends over the course of a zany adventure that makes for an exciting first book of a series. Ardilla is afraid of his own shadow. Pájaro doesn’t have a care in the world. Gato wants to eat Pájaro and Ardilla. Of course, he’ll have to catch them first, and that’s not going to be easy. Join this trio as they head south for the winter on a hilarious road trip. But watch out! Gato is waiting around every bend, and he’s one pesky feline.
ADVENTURE
AMAZING ANIMAL CHARACTERS
HUMOR
New Worlds Reading Initiative Selections: December | 11
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