NWRI December 2022 Booklist

GRADE K

READING FOCUS: This month’s book uses charming illustrations and a simple text to show how to make a meal. Kindergartners will explore how authors use appealing characters to explain a real-life topic.

Creativity & Curiosity

Kwit Manje Avèk Ou/Cooking With You Written by Ellen W. Whisenant & illustrated by Mary Hall This fun and colorful book is a step-by-step of what it takes to make a meal plan, shop, prepare, and cook! The young narrator and her grandmother will entertain little readers as they learn how you can make a meal fit for a family, while the Kwen Èd (Helper’s Corner) sections gives caretakers helpful hints.

CELEBRATING CREATIVITY FASCINATING PEOPLE & PLACES

GRADE 1

READING FOCUS: First graders will delve into a playful nonfiction book to learn more about animals they love. Families can encourage their readers to notice how both the text and illustrations offer information about each animal.

Imagination & Exploration

Devine bèt kay la!/Guess the Pet! Written by Sandrine Umuhoza & illustrated by Bruno Iradukunda It’s furry! It runs! It chases! What is it? This fun picture book prompts first graders to guess which animal is being described in each chapter, from small details about what the animals eat to some typical behaviors. As more and more things are revealed about each creature, the reader can make more accurate predictions about which animal it could possibly be.

THE WORLD AROUND US

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH

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