Kids Book Index
Shawn Harris
A child leaves the city for a meadow and encounters a flower through sight, smell, touch, and imagination. The story invites close attention to a small part of the natural world, using all five senses as the child explores. Through this encounter with flowers and nature, the child discovers a larger world beyond the city surroundings.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
In My MosqueM. O. YukselFictional children describe what they notice when they attend the same mosque. Their observations include lining up shoes before entering, the carpet beneath their feet, the call to prayer, and moving through prayers. The book also shows boys and girls of different ages and backgrounds; they pray separately by gender and come together at the end. A glossary and information about mosques, including historical and well-known mosques worldwide, extend the account of religious practice and community life.Understanding Oneself and OthersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Alaina and the Great PlayEloise GreenfieldAlaina, a Black kindergartner, is thrilled to have one line after a second-grade school play. She spends the day rehearsing it in her head and practicing with her mother and teacher. During the performance, Alaina responds strongly to its funny, angry, sad, and joyful scenes. When her moment arrives at the end, the line she has practiced no longer feels large enough for what she wants to express. She goes onstage and improvises instead.Picture Books for School-Age ChildrenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Boogie Boogie, Y’allC. G. EsperanzaThree children notice the remarkable art woven into their city while adults overlook it. Their attention turns to graffiti and its vivid connection with the world around them, and they want other people in the city to recognize that wonder too. Set against the Boogie Down Bronx, the book celebrates graffiti through a lively read-aloud rhythm and colorful illustrations. It follows the children’s determination to change how their surroundings are seen.Younger ReadersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details