Kids Book Index
Jessica Whipple
A child wonders how much is enough when thinking about friends, turns, clothes, toys, accessories, and books. The questions help her distinguish between wanting and needing, and she considers the space between having very little and having a lot. By the end, she finds value and joy in being satisfied with what she has.
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The Courage of the Little Hummingbird: A Tale Told around the WorldLeah HendersonA fire endangers the Great Forest and the homes of its animals. A small hummingbird responds by doing everything it can and refusing to give up. It calls the other animals to act together to protect their homes. Vivid illustrations depict the tale, which also includes back matter. The hummingbird’s actions seek to inspire a collective response from the forest’s animals to the fire.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
When Things Aren’t Going Right, Go LeftMarc ColagiovanniA brown-skinned boy narrates a day filled with worries and doubts. Feeling that nothing is going well, he decides to change direction and go left. As he does, his fears become more manageable, and the change in course leads him into a personal journey of discovery and growth. The story uses playful language to explore choice, worry, and finding a different path forward.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
EvergreenMatthew CordellEvergreen is a young squirrel frightened by loud sounds, strangers, heights, swimming, germs, and thunderstorms. When her mother asks her to bring soup to a sick Granny Oak, Evergreen travels through Buckthorn Forest despite those fears. Along the way, she helps a rabbit, retrieves the soup, is caught by a hawk, and meets a frightened toad in a river. Each new challenge prompts Evergreen to tell herself that she can manage it.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD580LATOS Book Level 3.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details