Kids Book Index
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou’s Christmas poem centers on the hope and love associated with the holiday and calls for peace among people of differing beliefs. A family travels through a snowy evening to a town-hall Christmas-tree lighting. There, neighbors gather to mark the season together and celebrate hope. The poem was read by Angelou at the White House National Christmas Tree lighting on December 1, 2005.
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Popo the XoloPaloma Angelina Lopez, illustrated by Abraham MatiasNana, an elderly woman surrounded by her family, begins her passage from life into death with Popo, her Xolo dog, at her side. After Nana dies, Popo accompanies her on a journey to Mictlān, drawing on Aztec mythology and Indigenous understandings from present-day Mexico. Nana’s family remembers the love they shared with her, and one of her grandchildren takes on Popo’s care.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure 570LATOS Book Level 2.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Bitty and Bub: Best Buds (Bitty and Bub series)Janee TraslerBitty the rabbit and Bub the squirrel star in five short comic adventures. When Bitty takes two cookies from a sign that says to take one, Bub’s hurt feelings ease when Bitty explains the second cookie is for him. Elsewhere, the friends mistake a rock for a turtle, get stuck in a tree, and debate whether something overhead is a bird or plane.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
AstroManuel Marsol, illustrated by Manuel Marsol, Lizzie DavisAstro, an astronaut, arrives on a faraway planet where its inhabitants are curious about the newcomer. He forms a bond with one kind creature, and together they explore mountains, caves, and oceans. When the creature is taken away, Astro faces the loss of his friend and begins to consider questions about life and purpose. The story uses a strange otherworldly setting for a tale of friendship, loss, and existential wondering.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details