Kids Book Index
Erika McGann
Senan travels through the countryside with his Gran and a new friend, Joshua, on a search for the elusive Shy Town. Their expedition brings them among an array of unusual characters as they pursue the town that has run away. Illustrated by Toni Galmés, the story is a fantasy adventure shaped by a mysterious destination and the companions’ shared journey.
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Deep WaterJamie SumnerTully wants one perfect win: a record-breaking marathon swim. As she grapples with her mother’s mental illness, she hopes completing the swim will help reunite her family. The deep water brings danger, and the challenge tests her resolve as she works against the current. Told as a novel in verse, the story connects Tully’s goal in the water with her determination to find a way forward for her family.All readersWord Count 22450On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Rumi—Poet of Joy and LoveRashin KheiriyehThis picture-book biography introduces the life and teachings of the Persian poet Rumi. It follows his childhood in Iran, including his curiosity and affection for nature, before exploring his adult work as an Islamic scholar and Sufi mystic. The book also considers The Masnavi, Rumi’s extensive poem containing stories about animals and people.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Churro StandKarina N. GonzálezLucía, Santiago, and their mother sell homemade churros in Union Square in New York City. Their work centers on a food that is loved for its crisp, popping, sizzling qualities, but a difficult moment changes how they approach the stand. By joining forces with people around them, the family discovers that cooperation can help everyone. This picture-book story brings together homemade food, family work, and the connections built within a neighborhood.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details