Kids Book Index
Ada Limón
This book presents verses selected for engraving on a NASA space probe sent toward Jupiter and its moons in October 2024. The poem considers the human spirit and its connection to the natural world, while also looking toward the mysteries of space. Whimsical artwork accompanies the verses, which link wonders of nature with a journey beyond Earth.
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Stitches of Tradition (Gashkigwaaso Tradition)Marcie RendonAcross her childhood and into adulthood, Tatiana receives ribbon skirts sewn by her Ojibwe grandmother, Nookomis. The garments mark family occasions: a cousin’s naming ceremony, Fall Ceremony, an auntie’s judgeship, and eventually Tatiana’s own naming ceremony. Each time Nookomis measures Tatiana and sews while she sleeps; Tatiana wakes to a skirt made for her growing body. Their recurring exchange centers on Nookomis’s wish that her granddaughter live a good life.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
If You Want to Ride a HorseAmy NoveskyUsing poetic and introspective language, this book explores riding horses and caring for them. It presents horse ownership, horseback riding, and the daily attention horses require, pairing the text with soft mixed-media art. Back matter adds material related to the subject, complementing the book’s discussion of horses. The result centers the practical care of an animal alongside the experience and pleasures of riding.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Inside the Compost BinMelody Sumaoang PlanThis illustrated guide follows the work of a compost bin from preparing a compost mixture through curing it and putting the finished material to use. It explains the processes involved in building and tending the bin, with concrete facts about what happens inside it. The book also connects composting with effects on the surrounding environment and includes substantial back matter. Realistic illustrations accompany the step-by-step account of turning compost-bin materials into usable compost.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details