Kids Book Index
Joyce Chng
On the night before Chinese New Year, lanterns appear in shopping malls as Yao prepares to awaken Shen Long, an ancient dragon who has slept for a year. At Lunar New Year, Yao and Shen Long work together to drive off bad luck and greet good luck. The story centers on their festival task and on the dragon’s return from his long sleep, with the celebration shaping their actions.
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I Got It!David Wiesner, illustrated by David WiesnerA young outfielder waits for a fly ball to fall during a tense moment in a baseball game. In the few seconds before it reaches him, many possible scenarios play out in his mind, including imagined obstacles to making the catch. Told with very little text, the book focuses closely on the suspense of waiting, the player's imagination, and the moment when he tries to catch the ball.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Enchanted Nightingale: The Classic Grimm’s Tale of Jorinda and Joringelillustrated by Bernadette Watts, Bernadette WattsJorinda and Joringel are walking in the forest when they wander too near a witch’s castle and become caught in her spell. A magical flower gives Joringel a way to free the person he loves. This retelling of the Grimm tale follows the pair’s encounter with the witch, the danger of the spell, and Joringel’s rescue of Jorinda.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Drawn TogetherMinh LêA young boy visits his Thai grandfather, but they do not share a language. Their inability to communicate leaves them confused, frustrated, and quiet with one another. When they begin drawing, however, they discover that art and storytelling give them a way to connect. Their shared activity builds a bond that does not depend on spoken words, bringing the boy and his grandfather together across differences in language and background.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD310LATOS Book Level 2.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details