Kids Book Index
Adib Khorram
Bijan 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.
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A is for AthleteBill Martin Jr., Michael Sampson, illustrated by Dawn DavidsonThis alphabet-based nonfiction picture book introduces sports and athletic activities through one sport-related word for each letter, beginning with athlete and ending with Zamboni. Entries include facts about rules or history. Dawn Davidson illustrates the book, which moves across a range of ways people play and compete. Its alphabetical structure connects sports vocabulary with information about athletic activities.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Quiet Violet Finds Her VoiceGabrielle Nidus, illustrated by Stephanie DehenninViolet Blandin makes a habit of fading into the background. At school, people do not notice her, while in the kitchen she is impossible to overlook. The book follows Violet’s effort to be heard, contrasting her quiet presence in one part of her life with the attention she receives in another. Her journey centers on someone who is quiet but still has a strong presence.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Billu ButtonsGus Singh, illustrated by Delzin ChokseyBillu likes handling things by himself, especially choosing and putting on his clothes each morning. At school, his friends call him Billu Buttons. His buttons do not always line up, one side of his shirt will not stay tucked in, and his shoelaces repeatedly come undone. The story centers on Billu’s independent approach to getting dressed and the distinctive details of his clothing.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details