GRADE 2
Imagine Written by Juan Felipe Herrera & illustrated by Lauren Castillo
This biographical picture book by a U.S. poet laureate captures a childhood that spans nights spent looking up at the stars, days spent helping Mamá feed the chickens, and a move to a new school where people speak an unfamiliar language. Juan Felipe Herrera’s gentle, flowing verse depicts his very first ventures into writing and encourages his audience to “imagine” all that they could be or do. His journey will help readers appreciate the power of creativity and of letting words “fly,” whether through song or through writing.
CELEBRATING CREATIVITY
FASCINATING PEOPLE & PLACES
THE WORLD AROUND US
The New Kid Written by A. I. Newton & illustrated by Anjan Sarkar
When a new kid named Zeke arrives on the first day of school, it doesn’t take long for Harris to notice that Zeke may not be what he claims to be. Zeke is from another planet! But the only person who seems to notice is Harris, and he can’t seem to convince anyone else. But when Harris’s best friend, Roxy, invites Zeke over, Harris may have his only chance to prove that he’s right about Zeke.
ADVENTURE
HUMOR
FASCINATING PEOPLE & PLACES
What If You Had Animal Feet!? Written by Sandra Markle & illustrated by Howard McWilliam
This energetic, informational text will teach kids about the amazing variety of feet in the animal kingdom and their special functions—from cheetahs’ fast feet to mountain goats’ nimble climbing hooves to flies’ sticky feet! Each animal profile includes amazing facts, a photo, and illustrations of kids with animal feet that are sure to make kids laugh!
THE WORLD AROUND US SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH
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