Kids Book Index
Brooke Carter
Ten-year-old Sly spends Samhain weekend at the Madsen Mansion with their grandmother, who tells fortunes. At this time, spirits may enter the world of the living, and the house holds unanswered secrets. While visiting, Sly finds the spirit of a relative who has been trapped for a long time. Following clues with wit and intuition, Sly works to release the cousin and their grandmother from the mysterious mirror.
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Mama Shamsi at the BazaarMojdeh Hassani & Samira IravaniSamira goes to the market with her grandmother, Mama Shamsi. In Tehran’s busy bazaar, she is overwhelmed by its sights and sounds. Her grandmother’s imaginative perspective and the comfort of her chador help Samira take in the bustling community differently. Together, the pair stays close as Samira encounters the pleasures and unexpected wonders of market day.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
From Here to ThereVivian FrenchWhen Zane sends Anna a map to his home, she wants to make one with her own house at the center. Her first attempt cannot include her grandmother’s distant home, so Anna’s father introduces maps that use overhead views, shapes, and symbols. She also draws a house map for her cat and encounters a family tree. Along the way, the book introduces map ideas including scale, compass directions, symbols, and perspective through Anna’s experiments with representing familiar places.Picture BooksWord Count 301On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
How to BirdRasha HamidSet among New York City skylines and natural spaces, this guide introduces children to birdwatching. Each page offers a different strategy for noticing birds, presenting birding as an activity that can happen in the city as well as in nature. The book focuses on observation and exploration, encouraging attention to the birds and outdoor spaces around the reader. Its approach centers on practical ways to begin looking for birds in everyday surroundings.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details