Kids Book Index
Leah Henderson
Written in rhythmic verse, this book portrays fathers whose love influences their children and the wider world. Its portraits depict different kinds of caring fathers, while the text also addresses unity and Black Lives Matter. E.B. Lewis illustrates the book. A child’s journey through adventures and difficulties is guided throughout by a father’s love.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
GibberishYoung VoDat arrives in a new country and faces his first day at school surrounded by a language he does not understand. In unfamiliar surroundings, he struggles to adjust and feels out of place. The story portrays the challenge of learning a new language, while play becomes a way of connecting across the barriers he encounters. Dat’s experience focuses on navigating a new environment when communication and belonging are still uncertain.Five to NineWord Count 231On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
When Winter Robeson CameBrenda WoodsSet in Los Angeles during 1965, this novel in verse brings cousins Eden and Winter together for a two-week visit. Eden anticipates an easy, happy time, but Winter arrives determined to find his missing father. Their search sends them gathering facts while the Watts Rebellion unfolds around them. As they investigate, the cousins encounter family secrets amid the unrest and discord of that historical moment.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Hair to ShareSylvia WalkerHair to Share explores natural textured hair alongside friendship, generosity, and inner confidence. It addresses childhood medical hair loss and considers the effect that empathy and giving can have on a child’s self-esteem. The book connects an appreciation of natural hair with a story about how children respond to one another when hair loss becomes part of their lives. Its focus remains on relationships, self-worth, and acts of generosity in the face of a medical challenge.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details