JUNE’S READING IN SPANISH
READING FOCUS: Third graders will read an exciting chapter book or a fascinating biography this month. Their reading will deepen their appreciation for how a story’s setting and an author’s use of key details enhance their reading experience. GRADE 3
Creativity & Curiosity
Sembrando historias: Pura Belpré: bibliotecaria y narradora de cuentos (Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré) Written by Anika Aldamuy Denise & illustrated by Paola Escobar Pura Belpré wore many hats throughout her life. She was a storyteller, a puppeteer, and even New York City’s first Puerto Rican children’s librarian. Pura used her gift of storytelling and love of reading to help children learn to visualize elements of stories as she told tales in both English and Spanish. With this picture book biography, children and their families will follow along as the iconic Pura makes her way to the top.
CELEBRATING CREATIVITY
Imagination & Exploration
¡La escuela está viva! (The School Is Alive!) Written by Jack Chabert & illustrated by Sam Ricks
Eerie Elementary is one scary school! In this first book in the series, Sam Graves discovers that his elementary school is ALIVE. Sam’s first day as the school hall monitor takes a surprising twist as Sam must team up with his friends to protect their fellow students from the evil school and hope that they succeed in time for the class play! With its fast-paced plot, accessible text, and fun illustrations, this chapter book will boost reading confidence and stamina.
ADVENTURE FASCINATING PEOPLE & PLACES
New Worlds Reading Initiative Selections in Spanish: June | 11
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