Kids Book Index
Ann Patchett
A goat escapes from the Farmer family every day, making him the easy suspect when trouble occurs on the farm. Missing cupcakes for Archie’s party and a spilled bucket of paint are both blamed on the goat. Nicolette wants justice for him as minor misdeeds by others accumulate. The book asks whether the goat is really responsible and frames the farm mystery around truth and blame.
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The Little MermaidJerry Pinkney, illustrated by Jerry PinkneyThis reworking of Hans Christian Andersen's tale introduces Melody, a young sea princess who does not want only to sing with the other mermaids. She gives up her voice to receive legs, hoping friendship will follow. The book presents a friendship story and a tale of redemption in pencil-and-watercolor artwork. It is framed as a new version of an established fairy tale.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The ABCs of Black HistoryRio CortezAn alphabet-based book presents names, dates, and places from Black history and culture in rhyming text. Its entries range across continents and centuries, addressing both triumph and heartbreak as well as creativity and joy. Letters introduce ideas including power, science, and soul; historical moments such as the Great Migration; and figures including Zora Neale Hurston and Malcolm X. Bright, boldly colored illustrations accompany the text.Five to NineWord Count 1411On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Crossings: Extraordinary Structures for Extraordinary AnimalsKaty S. DuffieldThis nonfiction picture book examines ways people have created safer routes for 12 animal species facing roads, highways, and other construction-related dangers. It introduces crossings that go over, under, across, or through obstacles, including an under-road passage for elephants in Kenya and rope bridges above a Costa Rican road for titi monkeys. Each featured crossing includes a brief explanation, with further information gathered at the end.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details