Kids Book Index
Samantha Collison
At the zoo, this compare-and-contrast book asks readers to distinguish a hippopotamus from a rhinoceros, two animals that can be confused. It notes that both occur in parts of Africa and that rhinos also live in parts of Asia. The book focuses on recognizing these animals and comparing where they live.
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The Swifts: A Dictionary of ScoundrelsBeth LincolnIn the Swift family, each person receives a name paired with a definition that is expected to shape who they become. At a family reunion, young Shenanigan Swift looks for Grand Uncle Vile’s concealed treasure. The search is interrupted when Arch-Aunt Schadenfreude is pushed down the stairs. As the danger turns deadly, Shenanigan works with relatives to identify the person responsible for the attack.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Kid with Big, Big IdeasBritney Winn Lee, illustrated by Jacob SouvaThis story introduces a nonbinary child known around town for unusual ideas. The child wears colorful socks and glittery nails, while their habit of thinking beyond familiar solutions shapes how others know them. The book is part of a series that also includes stories about big feelings and big questions, and it focuses on a child whose ideas stand out.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
It’s Not Bragging If It’s TrueZaila Avant-garde with Marti DumasThis book by Zaila Avant-garde with Marti Dumas looks at the attention that followed Avant-garde’s win at the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee. The victory made her the competition’s first African American student champion and brought sudden public notice. Eight pages of previously unpublished photographs supplement the account. It was published by Random House Children’s Books in 2023.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details