Kids Book Index
Daria Peoples, illustrated by Daria Peoples
A young girl spends a day in the park with her grandfather and his old friend, a street musician who is unhoused and well known in the neighborhood. Together they play music, and the girl’s meeting with Mister Blue creates a new connection. The story brings family, music, and neighborhood life together through a shared day with her grandfather’s longtime friend.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Supermoms! (Animal Heroes series)Heather Lang, Jamie HarperComic-style panels and speech bubbles present animal mothers in their many roles. The book shows mothers as teachers, protectors, builders, transporters, and foragers as they care for their young. One example follows an emperor penguin mother traveling as far as fifty miles to bring food to her chick. Back matter provides additional information.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Obioma Plays FootballChika UnigweNine-year-old Obioma loves playing football in Nigeria and uses a special stick to score goals from her wheelchair. She is also quick in wheelchair races. After a move to the city, she feels lonely and no longer shines in the same way. The possibility of a new friend offers a path back toward the sport she loves. Bold, colorful drawings accompany her story.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Henry, Like AlwaysJenn BaileyHenry, an autistic student in Classroom Ten, depends on the familiar pattern shown on the class calendar. When Mrs. Tanaka replaces Friday Share Time with a parade, the altered week unsettles him. He makes a Share Time poster during art, dislikes the sound of his tambourine in music, and leaves the rescheduled Share Time with a stomachache. On parade day, Henry and Samuel exchange instruments and headwear so that each can take part more comfortably.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 381LATOS Book Level 2.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details