Kids Book Index
Sharon Creech
When Mr. Keene becomes ill, his school receives a substitute principal whose priorities differ sharply from his. Instead of encouraging students to draw, paint, read, sing, and otherwise express themselves, the substitute demands testing. As the change unsettles the school, the question becomes whether the much-liked Mr. Keene will be able to return.
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In the DarkKate HoeflerStrangers emerge from dark woods and arrive in a town. The townspeople must move beyond prejudice before they can recognize the newcomers' humanity. The book considers snap judgments, fear of what is unfamiliar, and what can be revealed by bringing hidden things into view. Ink, watercolor, and pencil art appear in a book designed to be read with its vertical orientation flipped.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Plátanos Go with EverythingLissette NormanYesenia, a young Dominican American girl, explains how her family uses plátanos to stay close to home. The fruit appears in almost every meal they make and can be prepared either sweet and sugary or salty and savory. A plátanos recipe is included. Vibrant digital illustrations accompany the book, which is also available in a Spanish-and-English bilingual edition.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 650LATOS Book Level 4.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Snow Day for Plum!Matt Phelan, illustrated by Matt PhelanLizzie the zookeeper brings Plum the peacock and other Athensville Zoo animals to a nearby elementary school for a presentation. An unexpected blizzard traps the visiting animals at the school overnight. School pets that have been scurrying around help free them, setting further problems in motion. The book features black-and-white illustrations and follows the zoo animals during this snowbound visit.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details