NWRI June 2023 Booklist

JUNE’S READING IN ENGLISH

GRADE 1

READING FOCUS: This month, first graders will take on an accessible chapter book about an appealing character. Families can encourage children to share about their favorite chapter or part of the story.

Creativity & Curiosity

Let’s Play, Crabby! Written & illustrated by Jonathan Fenske

Plankton wants Crabby to play a game so he’ll stop being crabby. They play Simon Says and Tag, but Crabby is always finding some way to get out of playing with Plankton. When Plankton suggests one last game, he must find a way to get Crabby to participate . . . for real. This graphic novel-style book will have first graders laughing from cover to cover.

HUMOR THE WORLD AROUND US

Imagination & Exploration

Drive it! Fix it! Written by Larry Dane Brimner & illustrated by Kaylani Juanita

Ace has one major passion in life: racing. She builds her race car herself and ensures everything is in tip-top shape for the upcoming race. But when her car starts to slow down in the middle of the race, Ace must figure out what’s wrong and use her problem-solving skills to help her race to first place! This beginning chapter book combines easy-to-understand engineering concepts and an exciting story.

ADVENTURE

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH

New Worlds Reading Initiative Selections in English: June | 3

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