Kids Book Index
Meghana Narayan, illustrated by Michelle Carlos
Amaya discovers that the people, places, and everyday moments in her life shape her identity. Her family recalls ocean and camping memories alongside her mother’s South Asian heritage and her father’s Chinese heritage. As Amaya observes the world around her, she considers how these experiences connect her to family, culture, and a sense of belonging.
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Touch the SkyStephanie V. W LucianovicVern wants to swing as high as the other children at the park, but he cannot yet make his legs pump. Frustrated by repeated attempts and by children who say it is easy, he remains close to the ground. Gretchen offers a practical instruction and encouragement, and Vern gradually begins to improve. Once he can swing high, he helps another child learn to pump, drawing on his own recent experience of struggle.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Roy Is Not a DogEsmé Shapiro, Daniel Newell KaufmanOn Lilypod Lane, a boy becomes convinced that his mysterious neighbor is really a dog in disguise. He sets out to prove his theory and uncover what is true about Roy. The story follows his investigation of this unusual neighbor and the question that drives it: is Roy actually a dog, or not?Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD690LATOS Book Level 4.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A RAINBOW IN BROWNPavonis GironJo wants to paint the many things she loves. Beginning with red, yellow, and blue, she explores how combining colors can make new shades for her artwork. As Jo paints, the colors become part of a discovery about self-love and the beauty she sees in herself. This story follows her creative process, from a small palette of primary colors to a wider range of colors she can create for the subjects that matter to her.Grades K–2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details