NWRI February 2023 Booklist

GRADE 2

READING FOCUS: This month, second graders get to enjoy books that present characters’ conversations through speech bubbles. Families may want to encourage children to read aloud the lively dialogue.

Creativity & Curiosity

¡Hola, Cangrejito! (Hello, Crabby!) Written & illustrated by Jonathan Fenske

Crabby is NOT happy. Sun is in Crabby’s eyes. Salt is in Crabby’s teeth. Sand is in Crabby’s shell. Plankton tries again and again to cheer up Crabby—with laugh-out-loud results! Will Crabby ever crack a smile? Or will Crabby always be crabby? With comic speech bubbles and full-color artwork throughout, Geisel Award Honoree Jonathan Fenske’s early reader book is sure to be a hit!

HUMOR THE WORLD AROUND US

Imagination & Exploration

¡Hagamos una pijamada! (Let’s Have a Sleepover!) Written & illustrated by Norm Feuti

Erizo is having a sleepover, and his best friend, Enrique, is excited. But when Enrique arrives, he finds out that they will be sleeping outside in a tent! Suddenly, Enrique doesn’t feel very well. He thinks he might not want to sleep over after all. Erizo must figure out why Enrique is uneasy and come to a solution that will make them both happy. This reassuring, laugh-out-loud story—with full-color artwork and easy-to-read text throughout—is perfect for second graders!

ADVENTURE

AMAZING ANIMAL CHARACTERS

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