Kids Book Index
Diana Rañola
A dancer moves with a hat and a fan, dances like a duck, and hops. The simple text is paired with illustrations of dancers in traditional Philippine folk-dance costumes and poses. Through these short movements and images, the story explores Philippine folk dance and its lively forms. The book presents dance as an activity shaped by movement, costume, and cultural tradition.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Brianna Banana: Helper of the Day (Orca Echoes series)Lana ButtonNine-year-old Brianna wants friends in her third-grade class, but her impulsive, distracted behavior and quick temper often frustrate other children. She believes becoming the classroom Helper of the Day will make her classmates like her. Instead, the honor goes to Rumi, a quiet new girl. Brianna feels envious, yet she also tries to help Rumi feel at ease among the other students.Books for Beginning ReadersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Truth About the Tooth FairyLeah CypessMiriam, the youngest child in her Orthodox Jewish family, is tired of being treated like a baby. When her first tooth becomes loose, she sees a chance to test whether the Tooth Fairy is real. Using her detective skills, Miriam plans a trap meant to prove that the magical visitor does not exist. Her investigation begins a chapter-book series about the fantastical mysteries she wants to examine.Young ReadersLexile Text Measure 491LATOS Book Level 3.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Ratnip: Lost and Found in the CityCam HigginsRatnip lives in New York City, where he looks for food, small finds, and adventure in dumpsters. One night, he takes on a mission to return a treasure to its rightful owner before sunrise. As he travels through the city, Ratnip encounters friends and foes and searches for something to eat. This opening adventure introduces a resourceful rat whose nighttime task turns the city into a place of discovery.Young ReadersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details