Kids Book Index
Khodi Dill
Written in rhyme, this board book introduces 15 notable Black lives through memorable quotations. Its focus on Black heroes invites young children to consider their own inner heroes while affirming Black lives. The book uses rhyming couplets and triplets alongside richly colored illustrations to present figures connected by courage, identity, and activism.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
INVISIBLE THINGSAndy J. Pizza, Sophie MillerUsing imaginary invisible glasses as a starting point, this book asks what feelings, ideas, and everyday sensations might look like if they could be seen. Its examples range from an itch and a dog’s bark to the taste of a lollipop, gratitude, grit, and the mixed emotions a sad song can bring. It also considers how laughter can spread, even when it begins as a pretend laugh.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD620LATOS Book Level 4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Fix and StitchBarbara NassSquirrel is trying to get ready for winter, but friends repeatedly interrupt him because they need his help. He must balance preparing for the coming season with responding to the needs of others. As Squirrel’s own deadline approaches, the story asks whether he will be ready in time and whether those he has helped will be there when he needs support.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 510LATOS Book Level 3.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Little LandDiana Sudyka, illustrated by Diana SudykaA single piece of land changes across millions of years, from a prehistoric past through environmental change in the present. Its history includes destructive pollution as well as a later return of green growth. The book considers how life and land begin again after transformation, and includes back matter. Gouache and digital illustrations depict the land's long sequence of changes.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details