Kids Book Index
Dominique Furukawa
A rhythmic, musical picture book honors Black girls across many shades, sizes, cultures, and ways of life. Its text explores varied aspects of Black girlhood while celebrating beauty, joy, and self-worth. Bright, whimsical, collage-like digital illustrations accompany the ode, presenting Black girls as a diverse group with many experiences and identities.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Daddy & Me, SideSide by Pierce FreelonOn a camping trip, a father and son spend time together hiking, fishing, and meditating outdoors. Their experiences in nature bring the boy memories of his beloved grandfather. This family adventure follows the pair’s time side by side, connecting their shared activities with the boy’s relationship to an earlier generation.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Peek-A-Boo Haiku: A Lift-The-Flap BookDanna SmithThis lift-the-flap board book presents haiku clues about woodland animals. Each poem invites readers to identify the animal being described, then reveals the answer beneath a flap. One poem describes warm breezes and summer activity at a pond before identifying an otter. The book combines short poems, hidden animals, and interactive reveals.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Brave Little BearSteve Small, illustrated by Steve SmallArlo, a young bear, is uneasy about leaving his family’s winter den for Spring Valley. During the journey, a storm separates him from his family, and his sister becomes lost on a snowy mountain route. Faced with fear and uncertainty, Arlo has to find the courage to keep going and help his sister. The story centers on a bear family’s difficult seasonal departure and Arlo’s changing understanding of bravery.Under FiveWord Count 859On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details