Kids Book Index
Juan Felipe Herrera, illustrated by Lauren Castillo
A buoyant, breathtaking poem from Juan Felipe Herrera — brilliantly illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Lauren Castillo — speaks to every dreaming heart.Have you ever imagined what you might be when you grow up?
This book appears on 4 reading lists across 1 edition from 4 organizations.
Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved ReptilesPatricia ValdezThis picture-book biography follows Joan Beauchamp Procter from a childhood spent playing with lizards to her work as a reptile expert. She became a respected specialist in Komodo dragons and served as Curator of Reptiles at the London Zoo. The book also identifies her as a British herpetologist and notes that she worked in a field with few women scientists. Joan’s care for a pet Komodo dragon is part of the account. A biography and bibliography provide further information.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
All-of-a-Kind Family HanukkahEmily JenkinsIn 1912 on New York City’s Lower East Side, four-year-old Gertie wants to help her family prepare for Hanukkah. When Mama says she is too little to peel, grate, or fry the potatoes for latkes, Gertie has a tantrum and is sent to her room. She waits through the preparations until Papa draws her back into the family celebration and gives her a role in lighting the first Hanukkah candle.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD520LATOS Book Level 2.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
In a Small KingdomTomie dePaolaIn a small kingdom, the death of a beloved king leaves his powerful Imperial Robe to a young prince. The king’s evil brother tears the robe into pieces, threatening its power. The kingdom’s townspeople are asked to sew a magic robe from the shredded material and restore what was lost. The story follows the prince’s inheritance, the destruction of the robe, and the townsfolk’s response.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 710LATOS Book Level 4.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details