Kids Book Index
Godfrey Nkongolo, Eric Walters
A Chagga boy climbs Mount Kilimanjaro alongside his elders to light a torch marking Tanzania’s independence. The story follows the climb and the communal act of celebration, presented in both Swahili and English. Oil-paint and pastel illustrations accompany this account of a young person taking part in a national occasion with older members of his community.
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Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be YouSonia SotomayorYoung Sonia, who has diabetes and sometimes needs insulin, begins a chain of questions about the tools people use to care for their bodies. Rafael describes using an inhaler for asthma, while Anthony uses a wheelchair to move from place to place. Through thirteen fictional children with physical or cognitive differences, the story uses questions and answers to introduce many lived experiences. The book connects fictional Sonia with author Sonia Sotomayor, who is also diabetic. It encourages curiosity while recognizing that some people may not wish to answer questions and that adults can help when children are not ready to respond.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
ExplorersMatthew Cordell, illustrated by Matthew CordellDuring a family museum visit, a boy sees a homeless man outside making colorful origami birds. An escaped flying toy, described elsewhere as a lost origami bird, connects two diverse families at the museum. The nearly wordless narrative uses whimsical mixed-media illustrations. Paper folding, an unexpected lost object, and the museum outing bring the families together.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Lili MacaroniNicole TestaLili Macaroni delights in drawing butterflies, counting stars, and simply being herself. After she begins kindergarten, however, classmates make hurtful comments about her hair, eyes, and laugh. Their criticism of her appearance leaves Lili sad. In response, she devises her own unusual way to send those sorrows away. The story contrasts Lili's earlier confidence with the impact of her classmates' remarks and follows the solution she creates for herself.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details