Kids Book Index
Nelly Buchet, illustrated by Rachel Katstaller
A young girl looks forward to spending a day with her older sister. The day does not unfold as she expected, bringing rain and several setbacks along the way. Even so, their time together remains at the center of the story, which focuses on the affection between the two siblings.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Abuelo, the Sea, and MeIsmée WilliamsAbuelo, the Sea, and Me is a picture book about connections across generations. It explores family history alongside the immigrant experience, bringing a grandparent relationship into a story about how families carry their past with them. The book centers on the ties between older and younger family members and the stories that connect them.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Before the Ships: The Birth of Black ExcellenceMaisha OsoBefore the Ships presents Black history as beginning well before the transatlantic slave trade. In poetic text and illustrations, it turns to Africa and the achievements found across the continent before that period. The book places slavery within African American history without treating it as the starting point, then connects this earlier history to the strength and resilience of Black people today. It foregrounds a long, rich past tied to Africa.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Bijan Always WinsAdib KhorramBijan loves being the winner, and he announces victories in drawing, dinosaurs, and even lunch. His friends become less interested in playing with him after these declarations. As Bijan notices their response, the story raises a question about whether friendship can be treated as something to win. It follows the tension between his drive to come out on top and his relationships with friends.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure AD500LATOS Book Level 3.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details