Kids Book Index
Varian Johnson, illustrated by Reggie Brown
Elijah is adjusting to being a big brother while a new baby keeps his dad busy. With his father's coaching, he looks for ways to help his family and still have fun. He finds a way to make time for flying his new kite, balancing his wish to play with the responsibilities that come with the family's changing routine.
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CrocoAzul López, illustrated by Azul López, Kit MaudeCroco, a young crocodile, becomes stuck in a hole and must work out a way to get free. Friends offer suggestions, but their advice does not provide the answer Croco needs. Facing the problem, Croco keeps trying and ultimately discovers a solution independently. The tale centers on persistence, self-reliance, and finding a way forward when help from others is not enough.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Our PebblesJarvis, illustrated by JarvisA boy looks back on favorite trips with his grandfather, when they walked to the beach together and searched for just the right pebbles. Those outings became a shared ritual, and the boy keeps their meaning alive by valuing the pebbles and passing on their memory. The story links beach memories with a child’s enduring love for his grandfather as people and life change.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Made for MoreChloe Ito Ward, illustrated by Gael AbaryAn Asian American girl embraces her identity through the Japanese roots and Hawaiian life that shape her. She celebrates her skin color alongside the natural world around her, including tropical landscapes. The story brings together her Japanese and Hawaiian cultures as parts of who she is, while connecting self-recognition with the beauty of nature.YOUNGEROn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details