Kids Book Index
Dave Eggers
This nonfiction book investigates a small but meaningful feature of the Statue of Liberty: her right foot. Beginning with the familiar monument in New York, it considers why the statue appears to be stepping forward. The exploration links that physical detail to the history and art of the statue and to an idea of acceptance that is central to the creation of the United States.
This book appears on 3 reading lists across 1 edition from 3 organizations.
Lucky Broken GirlRuth BeharSet in 1960s New York, this story follows ten-year-old Ruthie, whose family came to the United States from Cuba. After an accident leaves her in a body cast, Ruthie turns to books, art, relatives, friends, and her multicultural neighborhood. Told in Ruthie’s voice, the book also addresses immigration, racism, art, and politics as her family’s life in the city unfolds.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 670LATOS Book Level 4.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Grown-UpsChris HarrisThis illustrated collection contains one hundred poems in a range of subjects and styles. Its poems can be irreverent, zany, tender, and full of nonsense. Textured mixed-media spreads accompany the poems, and the writer and illustrator engage each other in a lively exchange. The variety moves from humorous pieces to gentler ones, with visual and verbal play running through the collection.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
His Royal Whiskers: A Furry-Tailed Fairy TaleSam GaytonA young alchemist joins a mathemagician and an enormous cat who is, in fact, a prince. Together, they set in motion a revolution against an evil czar. The fate of Prince Alexander, heir to the Petrossian Empire, is central to the upheaval. This fairy-tale adventure mixes magic, political rebellion, and an unusual group of allies working to bring down the ruler.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details