Kids Book Index
Shelly Anand
Laxmi, a young Indian American girl, has not paid much attention to the small hairs above her lip. After a friend notices her facial hair, she receives loving reassurance. The story follows Laxmi as she comes to accept her body hair and connect that acceptance with celebrating her heritage, presenting natural facial hair as part of the wide variety of human bodies.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
De aquí como el coquíNomar PerezMiguel moves from Puerto Rico to the United States and feels sad about leaving his pet coquí behind. In New York City, however, he begins to find unexpected connections to the life he knew in San Juan. The story follows his transition between homes and cities, showing how familiar details can emerge in a new place. Based on the author-illustrator’s own experiences, it is available in both Spanish and English.Younger ReadersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Have You Ever Seen a Flower?Shawn HarrisA child leaves the city for a meadow and encounters a flower through sight, smell, touch, and imagination. The story invites close attention to a small part of the natural world, using all five senses as the child explores. Through this encounter with flowers and nature, the child discovers a larger world beyond the city surroundings.All readersLexile Text Measure AD490LATOS Book Level 3.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
May Your Life Be DeliciosaMichael GenhartRosie watches her Abuela prepare tamales without a written recipe. Abuela measures ingredients by eye and explains that the recipe lives in her heart. As the food is made, Rosie links its stages to the wishes she holds for her family. The story centers on an intergenerational cooking tradition, family hopes, and knowledge passed on through preparing a meal together.Younger ReadersLexile Text Measure AD590LATOS Book Level 3.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details