Kids Book Index
David Biedrzycki, illustrated by David Biedrzycki
Robot feels unlike the other machines in a warehouse and cannot keep up with their repeated work. When he is sent away to be reprogrammed, a wrong turn leads him to music, dancing, color, and art. Making art is hard for Robot to understand and learn, yet it gives him a way to show the vivid ideas from his dreams.
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DorisLo Cole, illustrated by Lo ColeDoris is a shy red elephant who struggles to disappear into the crowd. Although she has long relished being in a spotlight, she dances to a rhythm that is distinctly her own. The tale asks whether Doris can welcome the qualities that set her apart and find courage in being herself. Her shyness and uniqueness shape her effort to blend in and accept herself.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD770LATOS Book Level 4.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Black Girl, Black GirlAli Kamanda, Jorge Redmond, illustrated by Amanda QuarteyThis picture book addresses Black girls' self-esteem through the history of Black women role models. It speaks directly to Black girls and looks to women who came before them, including the first Black female vice president. The book connects confidence and identity with examples of Black women's achievements and public leadership.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Best Worst Camp Out EverJoe CepedaBest Worst Camp Out Ever is Joe Cepeda's comic about a boy and his father on a camping trip. Their plans collapse as things repeatedly go wrong during the outing. The camping trip gives the book both an outdoor setting and a parent-child pairing. Its setting is outdoors in the story.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details