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Hena Khan
This picture book explores shapes found in objects and places in the Muslim world. Its examples include a crescent moon, a square garden, and an octagonal fountain, while scenes show children’s experiences in different countries. Alongside shape concepts, the book presents Muslim traditions and includes a glossary and an author’s note.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
How to Build a Hug: Temple Grandin and Her Amazing Squeeze MachineAmy Guglielmo, Jacqueline TourvilleThis biography recounts part of Temple Grandin’s childhood and the invention of her squeeze machine. As a young autistic girl, Temple did not want to be hugged. She loved hands-on activities such as folding paper kites, creating obstacle courses, and building lean-tos. She devised a machine that could give her squeezes under her own control, helping her feel calm. The book identifies Grandin as an autism advocate and includes an author’s note.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The DamDavid AlmondAt Kielder Water, a valley once held farms, homes, and rooms filled with folk music. A great dam is built, and the valley slowly fills with water after its village is abandoned. Before the water arrives, a father and daughter return to the valley. The story connects this changed landscape with loss, hope, music, and local legend.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Dear SubstituteLiz Garton Scanlon, Audrey VernickWhen Miss Pelly arrives as a substitute teacher, a young girl objects to the changed classroom routine. Miss Pelly does things differently from the regular teacher and can be silly. The girl's response is told through a sequence of letters and poems. As the day continues, she recognizes that the unfamiliar approach may not be entirely bad. Watercolor and gouache illustrations accompany her letters about the substitute.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD530LATOS Book Level 2.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details