Kids Book Index
Kirby Howell-Baptiste, illustrated by Paul Davey
Written by Kirby Howell-Baptiste, this picture book addresses little Black girls with a message of confidence and possibility. It encourages them to reach for their most ambitious dreams while presenting that encouragement in a joyful, affirming mode. The book centers Black girlhood, self-belief, and dreams of what might be achieved.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Fox: A Circle of Life StoryIsabel Thomas, illustrated by Daniel EgnéusFox: A Circle of Life Story portrays a mother fox searching for food in an early-spring forest. Frost covers the forest, and the fox has three cubs to feed. The book takes a scientific look at the fox’s place in the circle of life. Isabel Thomas wrote the 48-page book; Bloomsbury Children's Books published it on November 30, 2021.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Good Egg and the Talent ShowJory John, illustrated by Pete OswaldThe Good Egg is excited for a talent show but has no act to perform. He decides he will simply watch from the audience. When his friends need help onstage, he steps in and discovers a talent through helping them. The story centers a talent-show day, friendship, kindness, and the Good Egg’s realization that he does not need a conventional act.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure 281LATOS Book Level 2.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Little Homesteader: A Summer Treasury of Recipes, Crafts and WisdomAngela Ferraro-Fanning, illustrated by AnneliesDrawsThis summer collection gathers cooking, crafting, and gardening projects alongside seasonal wisdom and facts about nature. Activities include making natural shampoo, learning about honey harvesting, decorating a picnic blanket with handprints, creating a sun catcher, and preparing summertime treats such as watermelon popsicles. Its projects focus on hands-on ways to explore summer, food, plants, and materials from the natural world.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details