Kids Book Index
Melissa Iwai
Gigi eagerly anticipates the arrival of Ojiji, her Japanese grandfather, and imagines playing games, reading, and teaching the family dog new tricks with him. When he moves in, their time together does not unfold as she expected, and his feelings about the dog add to her uncertainty. With reassurance from her mother, Gigi and Ojiji begin building a warm new relationship.
This book appears on 5 reading lists across 2 editions from 5 organizations.
MoonwalkingZetta Elliott, Lyn Miller-LachmannSet in 1980s Brooklyn, this novel in verse follows two boys who form a cautious friendship over one season. JJ is the grandson of Polish immigrants, while Pierre is a high-achieving mixed-race student who secretly creates graffiti. Told in both boys’ voices and using varied verse forms, the story traces their tentative connection as they get to know one another.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Polar BearCandace FlemingA mother polar bear and her two cubs spend their first year facing predators and dwindling Arctic ice. After leaving the den hungry, the mother travels with the cubs toward the ice, fends off wolves, and hunts ringed seal. As temperatures rise and the ice melts, finding enough food becomes harder, and the family must wait through summer for the ice to return.Five to NineWord Count 1580On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Hiders Seekers Finders Keepers: How Animals Adapt in WinterJessica KulekjianAs autumn days shorten and the temperature falls, animals begin preparing for winter. This book examines the different ways species cope with cold conditions and the challenges the season brings. Its focus is on the varied strategies animals use as winter approaches, rather than on a single species or habitat. Detailed illustrations in a muted palette accompany the exploration, and back matter adds further material about animals and winter adaptation.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details