Kids Book Index
Alma Fullerton
Anna lives in a Tanzanian village and has a long journey between home and school. Her walk leaves her little or no daylight for homework, making it hard for her to keep up at school. A bicycle library brings a change for Anna and other children who travel long distances to attend school, improving their lives and addressing the demands created by the distance. Warm illustrations accompany the story.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Today Ask MeBernard WaberA father and daughter take a walk through their neighborhood in autumn. As they go, they explore the places around them and pose questions to one another. The book centers the conversation that grows from their walk, pairing their shared observations and questions along the way with pencil illustrations marked by bold autumn colors.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Mango, Abuela, and MeMeg MedinaMia’s abuela moves in with her family, but Mia speaks little Spanish and Abuela speaks little English. Sharing a room and spending time together initially leaves them with much silence. Mia begins labeling household objects and teaching English words, while Abuela teaches Mia Spanish. A parrot reminds Abuela of one she had at home, and their relationship continues to grow until Abuela reads to Mia and tells stories about Abuelo.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD560LATOS Book Level 3.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
In a Villagethe Sea by Muon VanIn a remote village, a woman stays with her baby and waits for her fisherman husband to return after a storm. The story moves from the wider world toward the comfort of home, focusing on the family’s separation and hoped-for reunion. Detailed digitally colored-pencil illustrations accompany the woman’s wait as dangerous weather keeps her husband away from the village.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details