Kids Book Index
Peter Carnavas, illustrated by Peter Carnavas
Mary is attuned to the natural world, but her quiet manner means that other people overlook her gentle ways. The picture book explores mindfulness, attentive observation, and being present outdoors. Watercolor illustrations accompany the book, which also includes mindfulness tips. Mary's sensitivity is easily missed because she speaks softly around others.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Birds (Nature All Around series)Pamela HickmanThis guide introduces bird species and their characteristics, including feathers, eggs, and nests. It considers birds through the seasons, describing what to look for over the course of a year. The book also includes a section for beginning bird-watchers and offers tips for observing birds in the field. Short, organized facts appear with detailed watercolor and gouache illustrations. A glossary supplies definitions for additional bird-related terms.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
CannonballSacha CotterA Māori boy wants to master a cannonball dive, surrounded by advice about how the dive should look. With encouragement from his grandmother, he listens to his inner voice and discovers his own way of diving. The story connects a determined leap with finding a personal style and trusting himself.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD520LATOS Book Level 3.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Ride to Remember: A Civil Rights StorySharon Langley, Amy NathanSharon Langley recalls a 1963 visit to an amusement park where African American families had previously been excluded. Born in the early 1960s, Sharon became the first African American child to ride a carousel at the restricted park after community protests. The account describes Black and white community members joining together to bring about change. Softly textured illustrations accompany this civil-rights story, which also includes an author’s note, timeline, and bibliography.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details