Kids Book Index
Matthew Cordell, illustrated by Matthew Cordell
During 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.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Malala Yousafzai: Warrior with WordsKaren Leggett AbourayaGrowing up in Pakistan’s Swat Valley, Malala Yousafzai loves books and school. In 2009, the Taliban comes to power and closes schools for girls. At eleven, Malala begins speaking and writing online about every child’s right to an education. Fighting later forces her family to leave the valley. This account follows her decision to use her voice in support of schooling, with paper-and-fabric collage illustrations and back matter. It also notes that the book is available in Spanish.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Along Came Coco: A Story about Coco ChanelEva Byrne, illustrated by Eva ByrneThis picture-book biography tells of Coco Chanel as a girl who broke rules and developed a distinctive sense of fashion. Her approach to clothing helped give women a modern way to dress. Playful language, watercolor, and ink illustrations tell her story, focusing on her personal style and her influence on women’s fashion.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Fearsome Giant, Fearless Child: A Worldwide Jack and the Beanstalk StoryPaul FleischmanThis retelling combines elements from African, Asian, and European folklore into one version of a familiar fairy-tale pattern. Snippets of traditional tales from many countries are woven together around a small child who faces a dangerous giant or witch. The narrative follows the child’s struggle against evil, linking versions of the story found around the world. It presents folklore as a shared tradition while keeping the focus on a brave child’s confrontation with a fearsome opponent.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details