Kids Book Index
Meera Sriram
On market day, a young girl walks through a South Indian street market looking for a present for her Amma, or mother. Colorful stalls offer many possibilities, including bright orange marigolds, as she tries to choose the right gift. The setting draws inspiration from Chennai, India. Endnotes identify items sold at the market and introduce markets in other parts of the world.
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The ABCs of Black HistoryRio CortezAn alphabet-based book presents names, dates, and places from Black history and culture in rhyming text. Its entries range across continents and centuries, addressing both triumph and heartbreak as well as creativity and joy. Letters introduce ideas including power, science, and soul; historical moments such as the Great Migration; and figures including Zora Neale Hurston and Malcolm X. Bright, boldly colored illustrations accompany the text.Five to NineWord Count 1411On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Thump Goes the Rabbit: How Animals Communicate (Let’s Read and Find Out series)Fran HodgkinsThis nonfiction picture book explores the many ways animals communicate and show their feelings. It considers familiar sounds, including birdsong, barking, and mooing, as well as messages sent with ears, tails, feet, and bodies. Simple text and colorful digital illustrations introduce these varied signals, showing that communication can involve sound, movement, and physical gestures.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Girl Named Rosita: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer!Anika Aldamuy DeniseThis biography follows a determined young Puerto Rican girl who became the performer Rita Moreno. Her story traces her path as she broke barriers for Latinx women in performance. Vibrant illustrations show Moreno in action, while an author’s note and timeline provide additional material about her life. The book focuses on the journey from Rosita’s early determination to Rita Moreno’s work as a talented performer and her place as a barrier-breaking Latina woman.Five to NineATOS Book Level 3.7AR Interest Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details