Kids Book Index
Emma Bland Smith
Based on a true story, this book follows a young gray wolf traveling from Oregon to California. The wolf becomes the first wild wolf in California in nearly a century and draws attention across the country. His trek is woven together with a fictional story about a girl who is determined to protect him.
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From Wolf to Woof!: The Story of DogsHudson Talbott, illustrated by Hudson TalbottThis book traces the connection between wolves, humans, and dogs. It explains a relationship between people and wolves that could have contributed to wolves becoming dogs. Although dogs now vary widely in size, shape, and breed, the story identifies the wolf as their shared ancestor. Mixed-media illustrations accompany this account of how a relationship with humans may have shaped the development of dogs.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Darkest DarkChris Hadfield, Kate FillionInspired by Chris Hadfield’s childhood, this picture book follows a young boy who is fascinated by rockets and planets but afraid of darkness. Space captures his imagination even as the dark unsettles him. The story draws on the early life of the astronaut and writer Chris Hadfield, with illustrations by Terry and Eric Fan and contributions by Kate Fillion.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Just a Lucky So and So: The Story of Louis ArmstrongLesa Cline-RansomeThis biography recounts Louis Armstrong’s life from his childhood in New Orleans through later years in Chicago and travels around the world. Known as Satchmo, Armstrong became a major jazz musician whose cornet and trumpet performances drew audiences. The book describes his musical career and identifies him as an important improviser in jazz history. Watercolor illustrations accompany the account, and end notes provide additional information.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details