OCTOBER’S READING IN ENGLISH
GRADE 1
READING FOCUS: Families can invite children to point out patterns and use hand and body motions to connect with the actions in the book.
Creativity & Curiosity
I Am Enough Written by Grace Byers & illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo
“Like the sun, I’m here to shine / Like the voice, I’m here to sing.... We are all here for a purpose. We are more than enough. We just need to believe it.” This lyrical read-aloud book will inspire first graders!
FASCINATING PEOPLE & PLACES CELEBRATING CREATIVITY
Amigo Written & illustrated by Carlos Zamora Imagination & Exploration
Told in English and Spanish with vivid, energetic illustrations, this story tells about a pair of roosters who begin a soccer game and end up building a friendship as they enjoy the game and come to discover each other’s language and love of the game along the way.
HUMOR
ADVENTURE
AMAZING ANIMAL CHARACTERS
New Worlds Reading Initiative Selections: October | 3
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