Kids Book Index
Karol Hernández
La Chiva is a colorful bus traveling through the Colombian Andes and linking communities along its route. Told in rhyme, the picture book follows the bus on a journey shaped by connection and friendship. Its story focuses on the people and places brought together by this distinctive form of transportation in the Andes.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
Kindred Spirits/Shilombish IttibachvffaLeslie Stall WidenerThis nonfiction picture book tells a true history of gifts exchanged between Irish and Indigenous American communities. Spanning 175 years and two historical events, it connects Ireland with the Choctaw Nation, Navajo Nation, and Hopi Tribe. Separated by an ocean, these communities recognize shared suffering during difficult times and respond with compassion, empathy, and kindness.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Jimmy’s Rhythm & Blues: The Extraordinary Life of James BaldwinMichelle MeadowsThis illustrated biography traces James “Jimmy” Baldwin’s early life in Harlem and his development as a writer. As a child, he loved stories, wrote often, and read library books after school. The account also describes the racism and violence he encountered, alongside the support he received from his mother and mentors. His interests included writing, music, painting, and acting.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
I Know How to Draw an OwlHilary Horder HippelyBelle draws an owl but keeps the story behind it to herself. She and her mother no longer have a house and spend nights in their old blue car near a tree-filled park. There, Belle hears an owl before eventually seeing it on a branch, finding comfort in its presence. Later, when a new boy arrives at school in an old blue car, Belle draws on that experience as she helps him find his way around.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 381LATOS Book Level 2.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details