Kids Book Index
Oriane Smith
This detailed picture book presents experiences in nature through two perspectives. A poetic opening leads into an ordinary world made extraordinary by the differing ways those experiences are seen. The story’s ending offers a surprise, while its focus remains on observing the natural world from more than one point of view.
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My Hands Tell a StoryKelly Starling LyonsZoe spends a day baking bread with her grandmother. As they work, she watches Grandma knead the dough and becomes absorbed in the stories suggested by her grandmother’s hands. Those hands hold memories of a life shaped by love, and they guide Zoe through the baking. The story connects a shared kitchen activity with family storytelling, showing how everyday gestures can carry memories across generations.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Nguyen Kids: The Secret of the Jade BangleLinda TrinhAnne receives a jade bangle whose magic brings forth the spirit of her late Grandma Nội. With her grandmother’s spirit, Anne works through grief, explores her Vietnamese cultural identity, and faces racism in ballet class. The story combines a family gift and a supernatural presence with Anne’s experiences of loss, heritage, and prejudice. Clayton Nguyen’s illustrations accompany Anne’s journey of connection with her grandmother’s memory.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Dragon Bones: The Fantastic Fossil Discoveries of Mary AnningSarah Glenn MarshThis picture-book biography introduces Mary Anning, a British paleontologist whose adventures involved hunting for dinosaur fossils. Set partly in her English seaside town, the book shows a young Mary looking forward to rainy days and follows her interest in fossils. Illustrations by Maris Wicks accompany an account of Anning’s work and discoveries.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details