Kids Book Index
Gillian McDunn
Elliott feels unsure of where he belongs after his best friend moves away and his father and stepmother announce a new baby. He has ADHD, and his father does not seem to understand what that experience feels like for him. Cooking is the activity in which Elliott’s mind feels most connected. A school project brings him unexpected friendship and contributes to his process of self-discovery.
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The Flower GardenRenée Kurilla, illustrated by Renée KurillaBest friends Anna and Tess plant a packet of seeds in a backyard, then fall asleep in the sun. When they wake, the flowers are as tall as buildings. They meet May, a garden gnome whose magic caused the change, and discover that they have become May's size. Following May through the flower garden, they visit her underground gnome home and encounter new parts of their world.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeWord Count 666On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Her Name Was Mary Katharine: The Only Woman Whose Name Is on the Declaration of IndependenceElla Schwartz, illustrated by Dow PhumirukThis picture-book biography focuses on Mary Katharine Goddard, born in 1738 in colonial Connecticut as the country moved toward the American Revolution. It recounts how she became the only woman whose name appeared in print on the Declaration of Independence. Her story is set against the changing politics of the colonial era and the nation’s approach to revolution.Third to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Jordan and Max, Field Trip!Suzanne Sutherland, illustrated by Michelle SimpsonJordan and Max’s class takes a winter-semester trip to a museum. Jordan looks forward to seeing the mummies, while Max is eager to visit the big city without his older sisters supervising him. The outing gives each child a different reason for anticipation: Jordan wants to explore the museum’s displays, and Max wants to experience the city independently of his sisters.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details