Kids Book Index
David Soman, Jacky Davis
Flamingo’s cat, Fluffy, has disappeared, and Agent Lion takes the case. He works for a detective agency, wears a tiny blue hat, and is determined to locate the missing pet. His search takes him through Mrs. Wombat’s apartment and up to the roof, but he does not find Fluffy there. The investigation is marked by a clueless detective and comic surprises.
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Harlem Grown: How One Big Idea Transformed a NeighborhoodTony HilleryIn New York City, an empty lot full of trash sits across from P.S. 175. Tony Hillery, a volunteer known to students as Mr. Tony, sees both a problem and a possibility. With children from the school and other community members, he leads the effort to turn the lot into the Harlem Grown community garden. His account includes an afterward about the project’s expansion to twelve Harlem sites and information on starting a garden anywhere.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD540LATOS Book Level 2.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Seed of Compassion: Lessons from the Life and Teaching of his Holiness the Dalai LamaHis Holiness the Dalai LamaHis Holiness the Dalai Lama recounts episodes from his childhood and shares guidance about kindness and compassion. Born into an ordinary family in Tibet, he was selected to become a Buddhist spiritual leader. His personal journey includes ethical values shaped by his mother. Digital illustrations accompany this account, which brings together memories from his early life and teachings about bringing greater kindness and compassion into the world.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
All Because You MatterTami CharlesA poetic second-person message speaks directly to Black children, connecting them to the universe and to their ancestors. A gentle parental voice follows one child from birth and first steps through school experiences, including learning to read and having a name mispronounced, as well as struggles in the wider world. Collage and watercolor scenes show Black people and colorful quilts that evoke generations of ancestors.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD810LATOS Book Level 3.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details