Kids Book Index
Otávio Júnior
A boy in Rio de Janeiro looks through his window at the neighborhood around him. His view includes both poverty and the treasures he recognizes there. Set among the favelas of the Brazilian city, the picture book presents what children growing up there see each day, with acrylic illustrations finished digitally.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Where Lily Isn’tJulie PaschkisAfter her dog Lily dies, a young girl notices Lily’s absence throughout the ordinary parts of each day. Lily is no longer by the bed in the morning, beside the girl’s chair at breakfast, or barking when the mail arrives. The story stays with the quiet, continuing changes in routine that follow the loss of a beloved pet. It does not end with a new puppy.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Turtle Dove’s Journey: A Story of MigrationMadeleine DunphyBased on satellite tracking of a real turtle dove, this book follows the bird’s yearly migration. Each autumn, turtle doves travel at night from England to Mali, covering thousands of miles on their route to Africa. The account considers how they accomplish this journey and pairs the migration story with watercolor and digital-oil illustrations. Back matter accompanies the bird’s long-distance passage between Europe and Africa.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Ginger and ChrysanthemumKristen Mai GiangGinger and her cousin have very different ways of approaching things, and they must learn to work together for their grandmother’s birthday. They prepare a special cake for the celebration while resolving their differences. Ginger is especially eager and throws herself into projects. The family story offers an Asian American cultural setting, while bright digital illustrations incorporate Chinese visual motifs.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details