Kids Book Index
Lesléa Newman
A 2016 Association of Jewish Libraries Sydney Taylor Award WinnerA kitten’s stroll down a keyboard leads to a celebrated one-minute composition in this charming portrait of a remarkable true friendship.Moshe Cotel was a composer who lived in a noisy building on a noisy street in a noisy city.
New Shoeswritten and illustrated by Chris RaschkaTwo-time Caldecott Medalist and New York Times–bestselling picture book creator Chris Raschka pays tribute to one of the most quintessential events of childhood—getting new shoes—in this boldly illustrated and inspiring book for the youngest reader.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Changed MusicMargarita EngleIn this Spanish edition of the acclaimed picture book bursting with vibrance and rhythm, a girl dreams of playing the drums in 1930s Cuba, when the music-filled island had a taboo against female drummers.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Lailah’s Lunchbox: A Ramadan StoryReem Faruqi*2019 Daybreak Children's Picture Book Award -- Recognizing Muslim Women's Contributions to Literature* *Notable Social Studies Trade Book For Young People 2016, a cooperative Project of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and the Children’s Book Council* *Featured Book of the Month, Anti-Defamation League* *American Library Association Notable Book for…Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details