APRIL’S READING IN SPANISH
READING FOCUS: First graders will have the pleasure of reading appealing stories that will also help them explore STEM concepts. Families can prompt children to share what they have learned with others. GRADE 1
Creativity & Curiosity
El fuertecito rojo (The Little Red Fort) Written by Brenda Maier & illustrated by Sonia Sánchez Ruby’s mind is always full of ideas. When she finds some old boards, she decides to build something and invites her brothers to help. They just laugh and tell Ruby that she doesn’t know how to build. She learns how—with some help from her parents and grandparents— and proves them wrong. Her brothers all want to play in the amazing fort that results from Ruby’s dedication. This modern spin on The Little Red Hen celebrates the ingenuity of young creators everywhere.
CELEBRATING CREATIVITY HUMOR
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH
Imagination & Exploration
Buenas noches, mariposa (Goodnight, Butterfly) Written & illustrated by Ross Burach
In this laugh-out-loud picture book, science topics are artfully woven together with the experience of a curious butterfly who has too many questions to go to sleep. He doesn’t want to miss any exciting nighttime action. While first graders follow along with the butterfly’s dilemma and his long list of questions, they will learn about the difference between nocturnal and diurnal animals.
AMAZING ANIMAL CHARACTERS
THE WORLD AROUND US
New Worlds Reading Initiative Selections in Spanish: April | 9
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