NWRI June 2023 Booklist

GRADE 4

READING FOCUS: Fourth graders will enjoy a book with two short stories about the same character this month. Students can deepen their appreciation for how part of the enjoyment of reading is discovering how the characters develop as a plot unfolds.

Imagination & Exploration

Kiki Written by Martyna Dessources & Illustrated by Audeva Joseph

Kiki loves to visit his grandmother after school is finished and vacation starts. And he can’t wait to see his friends! Whether it’s jumping in the river, picking fruits, or fetching water for his grandmother, every day seems to be special for Kiki. In this illustrated book, readers will learn that vacation’s simple pleasures or grand adventures do come to an end, but that’s okay because they will happen again.

OTÈ / AUTHOR: Martyna Dessources

DESINATÈ /ILLUSTRATOR: Audeva Joseph

ADVENTURE FASCINATING PEOPLE & PLACES

11/2/21 10:56 AM

GRADE 5

READING FOCUS: This month, fifth graders delve into a fun, fantastical tale with STEM themes, featuring clever or relatable characters. As they reach the end of the school year, they can notice and appreciate how authors use descriptive language to enhance a story.

Imagination & Exploration

Avanti Nuru a/Nuru’s Adventure Written by Margaret Muthee & illustrated by Emmanuel Bagirishya Nuru and his friend Amani love outer space, and Nuru wants nothing more than to travel among the stars—and one night he does just that! Read along as Nuru travels to Pluto and the moon, and he even sees a shooting star with the help of a surprise visitor from space.

Ilistratè • Illustrated by Emmanuel Bagirishya

Otè • Written by Margaret Muthee

ADVENTURE

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH

3/23/23 9:49 AM

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