Kids Book Index
Kristen Larson, illustrated by Katy Wu
A True Wonder takes a behind-the-scenes view of Wonder Woman’s development as a comic-book character. It follows the character’s creation and later evolution, connecting that history with women who were working for gender equality. Wonder Woman is presented as a figure associated with female strength and power, and the book considers her influence on girls and women across generations.
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I Is for ImmigrantsSelina AlkoAn alphabet picture book brings together a range of immigrant experiences in the United States. Its entries include ambition, African dance, zest, and ziti, highlighting cultural contributions by immigrants. The book also considers the ways immigrant communities enrich shared life. Detailed, colorful illustrations accompany this ABC presentation of immigrant cultures. It is a companion volume to B Is for Brooklyn.Five to NineLexile Text Measure NP0LATOS Book Level 0.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Rock by Rock: The Fantastical Garden of Nek ChandJennifer BradburyThis picture-book biography tells the story of self-taught artist Nek Chand. After leaving his childhood home because of the partition of India, Chand created a sculpture garden hidden in the jungle as a reminder of that home. His private art project later became a celebrated site in India. The book includes a timeline and afterword alongside the account of Chand’s garden-making.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
African Proverbs for All AgesJohnnetta Betsch Cole, Nelda LaTeef, illustrated by Nelda LaTeefThis picture book explores proverbs from cultures across Africa. It considers how these short sayings, rooted in long experience, carry wisdom and change over time. Through its collection of proverbs and illustrations, the book focuses on the role such expressions play in sharing ideas, experience, and cultural knowledge. It presents African proverbs as forms of language that can connect people across generations.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details