Kids Book Index
Terry Fan, Eric Fan
Lizzy has a pet cloud that keeps growing. As she looks after it, she must work out how to manage its increasing size. Her relationship with the cloud also brings a difficult realization: she needs to know when to release something she loves. This whimsical story centers care, attachment, and the changes that come with letting a beloved pet cloud go.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
Fire Chief FranLinda AshmanFire Chief Fran and her crew respond to the changing needs of a day at the firehouse. Their work includes emergency calls, such as helping a puppy in danger and dealing with a fire at a café, as well as the routines that fill the time between runs. Told in rhyming sentences, the story follows Fran’s team, their fire truck, and the varied tasks involved in firefighting and rescue work.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD590LATOS Book Level 3.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A History of MeAdrea TheodoreInspired by a mother’s experience as the only Black child in her classroom, this book asks readers to consider whom they see in the mirror. It follows the difficulty of being the only brown girl among white classmates while emphasizing strength, creativity, and courage passed through generations. The story connects pride in personal history with hope for the future and offers a perspective on how history can shape a sense of self.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Loujain Dreams of SunflowersLina Al-Hathloul, Uma Mishra-NewberyLoujain wants to fly like her father, who fastens feathered wings each morning. In her country, flying is permitted for boys but not girls, and classmates taunt her ambition. With support from her parents, she persists and learns to fly. From the air, she hopes to see the colorful sunflower field her father has described. Gouache illustrations and back matter accompany the story.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 610LATOS Book Level 4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details