Kids Book Index
Alissa Holder, Zulekha Holder-Young, illustrated by Nneka Myers
Ayaan loves imagining himself as a superhero and acts helpfully on the playground. He assists a friend who has fallen, pushes friends on swings, and boosts others at the rock wall. His fun changes when two friends say he does not seem like a superhero and that no one will take him seriously. The book follows his superhero hopes in the face of their doubts.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Little Black Girl: Oh, the Things You Can Do!Kirby Howell-Baptiste, illustrated by Paul DaveyWritten by Kirby Howell-Baptiste, this picture book addresses little Black girls with a message of confidence and possibility. It encourages them to reach for their most ambitious dreams while presenting that encouragement in a joyful, affirming mode. The book centers Black girlhood, self-belief, and dreams of what might be achieved.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Sour GrapeJory John, illustrated by Pete OswaldThe Sour Grape holds onto resentments over small slights, including a borrowed scarf that was not returned and an unanswered call. After another friend resents the grape without hearing an explanation, the grape recognizes the unfairness of this response. A painful experience has shaped the grape's personality, and the story follows its effort to release those grudges.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure AD430LATOS Book Level 2.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
I Hope / nipakosêyimonMonique Gray Smith, Translated by Delores Greyeyes Sand, illustrated by Gabrielle GrimardI Hope / nipakosêyimon reflects on the hopes people carry for the children in their lives. It expresses a wish that young people will thrive and encounter life's possibilities. The book also acknowledges a protective feeling toward them, placing care alongside the desire for their growth. Written by Monique Gray Smith, it was published by Orca Book Publishers in 2022.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details