Kids Book Index
Vicky Fang, illustrated by Vicky Fang
Ava Lin begins first grade with the practical supplies she needs: a lunchbox, backpack, and pencil. What she has not yet found is a best friend. Ava, who is Chinese American, is determined to make one, even though she is unsure how to begin. Her effort to find friendship unfolds in simple text that includes speech bubbles, alongside greyscale illustrations.
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Climbing the Volcano: A Journey in HaikuCurtis ManleyA child recounts a family climb of Oregon’s dormant South Sister volcano in haiku. Beginning at sunrise near their campground, the family walks through forest and notices mosquitoes, tiny toads, hikers, a marmot, butterflies, and birds of prey. Higher up, snow, bobcat tracks, lava domes, and loose cinders mark the route. Reaching the summit brings a wide view before the family descends over the snowfield, rests by a lake, and returns through the woods.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
How to Sing a SongKwame Alexander, Randy PrestonA song begins with listening to the sounds of the world nearby. As the sounds gather, the song grows from a quiet opening into a fuller symphony. The book presents music as something that can be heard both around a person and within them. Its poem-like text moves toward the joy of letting a song burst out. Mixed-media art accompanies the musical progression.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Back Home: Story Time with My FatherArlène Elizabeth CasimirLune loves listening as her father tells stories from his life in Haiti. His tales can be funny or sad, and they carry lessons about truth and love. Through these magical stories, Lune discovers the power of storytelling and is inspired to make narratives of her own. The book moves between a father’s memories and a child’s imagination, with a Haitian Creole glossary included.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details