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Melissa Iwai, illustrated by Melissa Iwai
When each grandmother in Lili's apartment building lacks a different ingredient for making dumplings, Lili gets busy. She goes from home to home, borrowing what one grandmother can spare and delivering it to another. Her errand links the neighbors' recipes, helping everyone obtain the missing ingredients needed for their dumplings.
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What If, Pig?Linzie Hunter, illustrated by Linzie HunterPig is preparing for a party, but his plans become a source of worry. When he tells Mouse about his concerns, the other guests respond in ways he does not expect. The story follows Pig as his anxious thoughts about whether the celebration will succeed meet Mouse’s help and a more hopeful outlook.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Little Wooden Robot and the Log PrincessTom GauldA king and queen receive two children: a small wooden robot made by an inventor and a princess whom a witch has enchanted to become a log each night. The robot wakes his sister each morning, until a distraction leads to her being thrown from a window in log form. A goblin sells the log to a barge captain, sending the robot after his sister. His search carries him north, where he must identify her among many ordinary logs and pull her home. Along the way, the siblings face adventures, help one another, and receive assistance from friends.Five to NineWord Count 1245On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Eyes that Kiss in the CornersJoanna HoA Chinese girl reflects on the shape and beauty of her eyes and recognizes the same feature in her mother, grandmother, and younger sister. Her grandmother’s eyes carry stories, including tales of Guanyin and the Monkey King, while the girl connects her own eyes with family history and hope ahead. The book follows these intergenerational similarities as the narrator affirms her shared appearance, cultural pride, and sense of self.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD610LATOS Book Level 4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details