Kids Book Index
Katie Mazeika, illustrated by Katie Mazeika
Discover the incredible true story of “The Original Mermaid,” Annette Kellerman, a girl who wanted to dance, swim, and feel free—and who grew into a woman who fought for the right to do just that!Annette loved to dance and twirl and pirouette.
Yes We Will: Asian Americans Who Shaped This CountryKelly YangEach spread is illustrated by a different renowned Asian American or Asian artist. Alongside the poetic main text, Yes We Will includes one-line biographies of the person or historical moment featured on the page, with extended biographies at the end.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Poem Forest: Poet W. S. Merwin and the Palm Tree Forest He Grew from ScratchCarrie Fountain, illustrated by Chris TurnhamVibrant art and a poetic narration tell the tale of a US Poet Laureate who spent forty years planting the world’s most comprehensive palm tree forest—and then gave it all away.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Away with Words!: Wise and Witty Poems for Language LoversMary Ann HobermanA deliciously clever and entertaining collection of poems that celebrate word play by former Children's Poet Laureate and New York Times bestselling author Mary Ann HobermanWords are remarkable / Here is a book / Where you'll not only listen / You also will look / Where you'll not only look / But…Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details