Kids Book Index
Judy Sierra
Tiger cub Takoda and his friends set out to turn a run-down mall into a zoo. The story invites readers to count as the animals work toward that shared goal. Tiny bugs also show that they have a part to play in the teamwork adventure. Rhyming text and humorous gouache-and-pencil illustrations accompany the group’s effort to transform the space into a home for animals.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
What Is Given from the HeartPatricia C. McKissackAfter James Otis loses his father and his family’s farm, he and Mama have little to spare. When Irene Temple and her daughter Sarah lose their home in a fire, Mama decides they can assemble a donation for them. Otis weighs several cherished possessions as possible gifts, while Mama sews an apron from her white tablecloth. Her decision helps Otis find his own way to contribute.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD660LATOS Book Level 3.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Secret Engineer: How Emily Roebling Built the Brooklyn BridgeRachel Dougherty, illustrated by Rachel DoughertySet around the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, this book tells of a woman who helped her engineer husband after he became ill. The bridge took nearly fourteen years to build, and in 1883 she made its first crossing, carrying a rooster on her lap. Whimsical art and technical drawings accompany the account of her role in completing the engineering project.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
ExplorersMatthew Cordell, illustrated by Matthew CordellDuring a family museum visit, a boy sees a homeless man outside making colorful origami birds. An escaped flying toy, described elsewhere as a lost origami bird, connects two diverse families at the museum. The nearly wordless narrative uses whimsical mixed-media illustrations. Paper folding, an unexpected lost object, and the museum outing bring the families together.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details