Kids Book Index
Mrs, Mr. MacLeod, illustrated by Mrs, Mr. MacLeod
Three Grunion children are literally swallowed by their books, sending them into unusual adventures. Sheila and her cousins confront this strange reversal, in which books do the consuming rather than being consumed. The story uses a slightly scary, comic premise to turn reading into a wild and offbeat adventure for the children.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Because of You, John Lewis: The True Story of a Remarkable FriendshipAndrea Davis PinkneyTen-year-old Tybre Faw dreams of meeting Congressman John Lewis, and when this happens, their friendship begins. The book tells the story of the young activist alongside Lewis, a civil rights leader whose own youth included a consequential friendship with Martin Luther King Jr. It follows a bond between generations of activists and includes watercolor images, poetic text, photographs, and other back matter. It identifies both people as connected through activism and friendship.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 720LATOS Book Level 3.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
I Am Ruby Bridges: How One Six-Year Old Girl’s March to School Changed the WorldRuby BridgesRuby Bridges recounts the 1960 day when, at six years old, she became the first Black student to attend the all-white William Franz Elementary School after school segregation was banned. Federal marshals escorted her to school. The account presents this landmark event from Ruby’s childhood perspective, with painted scenes of key moments and back matter that provides additional material.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
With Lots of LoveJenny Torres SanchezRocio and her family move from Central America to the United States, where she tries to adapt to a different life. She misses the home she left, especially her grandmother, along with her grandmother’s cooking, piñatas, and hugs. A birthday gift from Abuela, a star piñata, connects Rocio to the grandmother she longs for while she settles into new surroundings.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD610LATOS Book Level 3.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details