Kids Book Index
Harshita Jerath, illustrated by Chloe Burgett
Eva plans to open a lemonade stand, but a boy across the street competes with free offerings and clever tactics, causing her to question her own ideas. Frustration gives way to a new inspiration: Eva makes homemade kulfi. The new idea helps her regain confidence and creativity as she adapts to the setback at her summer business.
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The Recess Genius 1Janet Sumner Johnson, illustrated by Stacy EbertRegina Grey struggles with math, spelling, and gym, but she loves disappearing into books. After casually resolving a classmate's trouble with a brother, she becomes a playground problem solver. Before that moment, Regina sees herself as having little aptitude beyond reading; schoolwork and gym routinely leave her muddled. She uses quick thinking, practical ideas, persistence, and creative perspective to help schoolmates with difficult problems.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
HAVE YOU SEEN MY INVISIBLE DINOSAUR?Helen Yoon, illustrated by Helen YoonA child’s invisible dinosaur friend disappears after a bath, prompting a search. Although an invisible creature is difficult to see, mud, rain, snow, and leaves can reveal its outline. These visual traces help the child look for the missing dinosaur. The story brings the girl and her invisible friend back together, centering their reunion and the imaginative challenge of finding someone who cannot ordinarily be seen.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeWord Count 143On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Ganesha’s Great RaceSanjay Patel, Emily Haynes, illustrated by Sanjay PatelA retelling of a classic Hindu myth pits Ganesha against his older brother, Kartikeya, in a race around the world. The challenge will determine who receives a magical mango given by the gods. Ganesha appears with his mouse companion in this story about a contest between brothers and a prize.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details