Kids Book Index
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
This poetic picture book celebrates Black past, present, and future. Through collage and gold-painted pages, it encourages Black children to hold onto happy moments and the good things that come to them. The book is framed as a message of joy and affirmation, centering Black children and the value of keeping meaningful moments close.
This book appears on 3 reading lists across 1 edition from 3 organizations.
Too Many Pigs and One Big Bad WolfDavide CaliA Big Bad Wolf wants to rush through a version of The Three Little Pigs in order to eat the pigs. An unseen reader refuses to let the tale end so quickly and keeps adding pigs, demanding a longer and more inventive story. The resulting back-and-forth turns the familiar folktale setup into a counting story, with the wolf and reader pulling the narrative in different directions.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD500LATOS Book Level 3.3On one of the same reading listsView book details
One Sun and Countless Stars: A Muslim Book of NumbersHena KhanA child’s day introduces Muslim customs, with each activity paired with a number. Beginning with one sun and moving toward countless stars, the book combines counting with traditions from the Muslim world. It includes a glossary and back matter, and its illustrations show the child’s world. The number sequence also invites attention to the many blessings represented through daily observances and cultural practices.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD510LATOS Book Level 3.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Home Is Where the Birds SingCynthia RylantThis book considers the experiences and affection that can make somewhere feel like home. It includes familiar parts of daily life, such as a special nickname or toy, snacks, naps, and baths. Home may be a city apartment or a cottage in the country, but it is a place someone wants to return to. Simple text appears with bright, expressive illustrations.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD360LATOS Book Level 2.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details