Kids Book Index
Jenn Bailey
Henry, a child on the autism spectrum, is looking for a friend in his class. He prefers things to stay orderly and familiar, but the classroom can feel noisy, crowded, and difficult when other children seem bossy. As he continues searching for a connection, the story asks whether Henry will find the friend he wants, or whether that friend will find him.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Small in the CitySydney SmithIn a crowded city, a child speaks to an unseen “you” about how to stay safe when feeling small among cars, buildings, noise, and people. The child points out places to avoid, as well as places to hide, find warmth, eat, and find a friend. A lost poster in the park reveals that the missing friend is a cat. As snow intensifies, the child returns home to a comforting hug from their mother.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD530LATOS Book Level 3.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Ho‘onani: Hula WarriorHeather GaleBased on a true story, this book follows Ho‘onani, a young person in Hawai‘i who does not see herself as only a girl or only a boy. At school, she wants to take part in a traditional kane hula chant and hopes to lead the troupe, although it is limited to boys. As others question her place in the group, Ho‘onani persists in trying to participate and lead. Her story centers on Hawaiian culture, gender identity, acceptance, and leadership.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Is for Elizabeth series • A Is for Elizabeth • Big Mouth ElizabethRachel VailElizabeth is a second grader facing the ordinary but pressing challenges of school. A class project asks her to make a poster of her name, but Elizabeth notices that her name has many more letters than Anna’s. She also worries about alphabetical order, since Anna’s name begins with A. The story follows Elizabeth as she works through the project and discovers that Anna cannot always come first. It focuses on her lively response to classroom frustrations and daily second-grade life.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details