Kids Book Index
Tania de Regil
A boy in New York City and a girl in Mexico City each prepare to move to the other’s city. Both worry about leaving familiar homes and wonder what an unfamiliar place will be like. Their parallel voices and side-by-side urban scenes reveal shared experiences and unexpected similarities between the two cities. The story explores what makes a home across cultures and a major transition.
This book appears on 3 reading lists across 2 editions from 3 organizations.
Camp TigerSusan ChoiLate in the summer, a boy and his family take their customary camping trip near Mountain Pond before school begins. He is uneasy about entering first grade, especially as his mother encourages him to do more for himself. At the campsite, a small, stern tiger asks for an extra tent and remains with the family through the weekend. The boy shares quiet adventures with the tiger before returning home ready to make his bed and fold his clothes himself.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 560LATOS Book Level 3.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Stand on the SkyErin BowAmong Kazakh nomads, Aisulu’s decision to train an eagle challenges a tradition that reserves eagle flying for men. She discovers that her brother Serik has concealed a serious limp, then secretly cares for an orphaned baby eagle while her parents travel to seek treatment for him. Aisulu rescues and trains the bird in hopes of competing at the Mongolian Eagle Festival, defying expectations along the way.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure HL670LATOS Book Level 4.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President LincolnMargarita EngleThis picture-book biography follows Teresa Carreño, a young musician from Venezuela, as music becomes central to her life. Playing the piano lifts her spirits when she is sad and helps her share happiness; she also begins composing her own music. Her path takes her from her homeland to New York and celebrated concert halls. It culminates in a performance at the White House for President Lincoln. The book presents her early musical life through this journey as a pianist and composer.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details