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Simran Jeet Singh, illustrated by Japneet Kaur
After a Sikh family moves from a village in India to a distant city, a girl misses her grandmother, her goat Ramu, and the fields at home. As Vaisakhi approaches, she wonders how the spring harvest celebration will feel in unfamiliar surroundings. A special outfit, a visit to the gurdwara, food, and new friends help her find ways to observe the holiday.
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AnythingRebecca Stead, illustrated by Gracey ZhangAfter moving into a new apartment, a father brings his daughter a birthday cake to mark their beginning there and offers her three wishes. She voices wishes for things such as a rainbow and a very large slice of pizza, but keeps other wishes to herself. Over the course of the day, the child admits that she misses her former home and discovers that home is where she and her father are together.Picture BooksLexile Text Measure AD480LATOS Book Level 2.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
NightsongSally Soweol Han, illustrated by Sally Soweol HanAfter a long day in the city, Lewis and his mother are temporarily stranded when their bus breaks down on a country road. At first there seems to be nothing to do, but Lewis begins listening to the night. Beetles, insects, wind, and rustling plants create a changing chorus around him, revealing a landscape full of sounds he had not noticed before.Picture BooksOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A-Ztec: A Bilingual Alphabet BookEmmanuel Valtierra, illustrated by Emmanuel ValtierraThis bilingual alphabet book presents 26 words drawn from Spanish, Nahuatl, Mayan, and other Mesoamerican languages. Each letter is paired with poetry in English and Spanish, while pronunciation guides help readers approach the featured words. Codex-inspired illustrations accompany the entries. From terms such as chocolatl and axolotl to guacamole and quetzalcoatl, the book uses an A-to-Z structure to introduce Aztec history and Mexican culture.YOUNGEROn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details