Kids Book Index
Bob Graham, illustrated by Bob Graham
Ellie discovers a newborn dragon, Scratch, on an egg carton at a grocery store and brings him home to her dollhouse. Her mother and teacher cannot see him, while Ellie's friends marvel when he comes to preschool. As Ellie's interests change, Scratch begins to fade. Watercolor and ink illustrations accompany their companionship. The book addresses the bittersweet changes of growing up.
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Nacho’s Nachos: The Story behind the World’s Favorite SnackSandra NickelThis illustrated nonfiction story recounts how Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya created nachos. Born in Mexico in 1895, Ignacio was known by the nickname Nacho. The book follows the chance events and culinary inspiration behind his invention of the cheesy dish that later became widely known. It presents the origin of the snack through the life of its inventive chef and also includes the original recipe for nachos, linking a familiar food to its creator’s story.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Gift for Amma: Market Day in IndiaMeera SriramOn market day, a young girl walks through a South Indian street market looking for a present for her Amma, or mother. Colorful stalls offer many possibilities, including bright orange marigolds, as she tries to choose the right gift. The setting draws inspiration from Chennai, India. Endnotes identify items sold at the market and introduce markets in other parts of the world.Five to NineATOS Book Level 4.1AR Interest Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Emily Writes: Emily Dickinson and Her Poetic BeginningsJane YolenA fictional portrayal of Emily Dickinson as a child follows her daily life as she discovers pleasure in wordplay. Young Emily makes curlicues and circles, imagines rhymes, and connects with the natural world around her. This imagined picture-book account explores her early poetic beginnings, with watercolor illustrations and historical back matter that includes a bibliography.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details