Kids Book Index
Julio Torres
Former SNL writer and comedic rising star Julio Torres takes readers on a journey through the lives and intimate dramas of some of the unsung shapes of our time in this picture book inspired by his HBO special My Favorite Shapes.Shapes.
The Poem Forest: Poet W. S. Merwin and the Palm Tree Forest He Grew from ScratchCarrie Fountain, illustrated by Chris TurnhamVibrant art and a poetic narration tell the tale of a US Poet Laureate who spent forty years planting the world’s most comprehensive palm tree forest—and then gave it all away.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Eighteen Vats of WaterJi-Li JiangAs long as he can remember, Xian has wanted to be a great calligrapher, like his father. When he turns six, he's finally old enough to start studying.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
I’ll Go and Come BackRajani LaRoccaA tender, beautifully illustrated story about a girl in America and her grandmother in India, whose love stretches between languages and cultures—and across the world.When Jyoti visits her grandmother halfway around the world, she is overwhelmed by the differences between India and home.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details