Kids Book Index
written and illustrated by Jennifer Thermes
A Place Called America takes the long view of the land’s history, from its earliest formation and inhabitants up through today, and challenges its readers to think critically about the stories we tend to take for granted about our own history.
A Whale of a Time: A Funny Poem for Each Day of the Yearselected by Lou Peacock, illustrated by Matt HuntWinner of Good Housekeeping’s 2023 Best Kids’ Book AwardsFeatured in The New York Times’ Holiday Gift Books for ChildrenNamed One of Smithsonian Magazine’s Ten Best Children’s Books of 2023Named a Most Anticipated Kids’ Book by Barnes & NobleA wonderful gift for all ages, this beautiful, rib-tickling anthology is guaranteed to put a…Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Game of Freedom: Mestre Bimba and the Art of Capoeirawritten and illustrated by Duncan TonatiuhA meia lua whooshed in the air. The strike was evaded and followed with an aú. Two young men were playing capoeira in the middle of the roda.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Stone Is a StoryLeslie Barnard BoothA National Science Teaching Association Outstanding Science Trade Book Follow a stone’s journey through time as it faces ice, water, wind, and scorching heat in this beautiful nonfiction picture book that is Seeds Move! meets A Stone Sat Still.“Where do rocks come from?” The answer may be more incredible than you think!Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details