Kids Book Index
Sojung Kim-McCarthy
Binna is proud that she can read long books in English, win word games against her older sister, and make dalgona on her own. Yet when she wants to tell classmates about her weekend and the sweet Korean treat, she struggles to find the English words. With encouragement from her sister and support from classmates, Binna is able to share both the snack and part of her life in Korea.
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America Gives ThanksBob McKinnon, illustrated by Thai My PhuongAmerica is looking forward to a class trip to Washington, DC, but is puzzled when classmates complain rather than share that excitement. Their teacher explains that voicing complaints can be useful when it is done thoughtfully. During visits to the Supreme Court, the National Mall, and the Lincoln Memorial, historical figures come alive and recount ways complaints have contributed to lasting change. The trip links speaking up with hope for a better world.Kindergarten to Second GradeLexile Text Measure 780LOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Snowshoe Kate and the Hospital Built for PenniesMargi Preus, illustrated by Jaime ZollarsThis picture-book biography tells the story of Dr. Kate Pelham Newcomb, who cared for patients in rural northern Wisconsin when hospitals were far away and winter roads could be impassable. Families could signal for her with a red cloth tied to a tree, and she traveled by snowshoes when necessary. Dr. Kate wanted a nearby hospital for her community. Children later began collecting pennies to help make that goal possible, writing letters, counting donations, mapping where they came from, and sending thank-you notes. Their campaign helped fund a hospital.Historical People, Places, and EventsOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Bittersweet: Based on the True Tale of the Berlin Candy BombersChristy Mandin, illustrated by Christy MandinDuring the Berlin Airlift, U.S. Air Force pilot Gail Halvorsen delivers supplies to West Berlin while the city is blockaded by the Soviets. After sharing two sticks of gum with children waiting outside the airport, he sees them pass the wrappers around so each child can smell the mint. Halvorsen begins dropping candy from his plane with tiny parachutes, using his own rations and signaling children below by wiggling the wings.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details