Kids Book Index
Sara Cassidy
Saya heads to the park with her dad and her treasured stuffed bunny, Kunoichi. During their outing, she secretly sends Kunoichi into action to protect nearby neighbors from danger. The almost-wordless graphic picture book follows the unassuming pair as they become heroes. A simple park visit turns into a mission involving a child, her father, a beloved toy, and the safety of others.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
Twin CitiesJose PimientaTwins Fernando and Teresa have always attended school and spent their free time together in Mexicali. Their relationship changes when Teresa decides to go to seventh grade in Calexico, across the border in California, while Fernando remains in Mexico. The distance between their schools puts their close sibling connection under pressure. This graphic novel follows the twins as a new educational choice tests a bond that had long been part of their shared daily life.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Black: The Many Wonders of My WorldNancy Johnson JamesThis collage-illustrated book celebrates the color black and considers its connections to race. Written in a rhyming, poetic style, it directly addresses anti-Black language. The book is the second entry in a series about color and race, following Brown: The Many Shades of Love. Crisp, colorful collage accompanies an ode to black, using poetry to examine the language and meanings that surround it.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Leila, the Perfect WitchFlavia Z. Drago, illustrated by Flavia Z. DragoLeila is a witch who succeeds at nearly everything except baking. To prove herself, she enters a witchy cake competition focused on the Dark Arts of Patisserie. As she faces the challenge of cooking, Leila learns that winning is not the only way to enjoy the experience. Comic illustrations support the story’s humorous approach.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details