Kids Book Index
Taeeun Yoo, illustrated by Taeeun Yoo
A young girl spends time in her grandfather’s garden, noticing insects, flowers, and the scent of soil while he waters the plants. When he gives her a flower to care for, tending it becomes part of the relationship they share. The garden brings the girl and her grandfather closer as she learns to look after her own plant.
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Kati’s Tiny Messengers: Dr. Katalin Karikó and the Battle against COVID-19Megan HoytKati’s Tiny Messengers tells the story of Katalin Karikó, a scientist whose determination guided her work with messenger RNA. Her research aimed to disrupt the spread of viruses and later contributed to the development of a COVID-19 vaccine. The book follows this long-running scientific effort, linking Karikó’s persistence to mRNA’s role in responding to the pandemic. Mixed-media digital illustrations accompany the account, which also includes extensive back matter.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Light She Feels InsideGwendolyn Wallace, illustrated by Olivia DuchessMaya experiences a warm glow while picking strawberries in a community garden, listening to neighborhood music, and spending time with people she loves. Other moments bring a different feeling: she is pushed on the playground, hears worries about bills, and sees a cousin stopped by police. As these feelings grow difficult to carry, Maya learns to honor them, drawing on the example of Black women throughout history.Kindergarten to Second GradeLexile Text Measure AD860LATOS Book Level 5.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Mama Shamsi at the BazaarMojdeh Hassani & Samira IravaniSamira goes to the market with her grandmother, Mama Shamsi. In Tehran’s busy bazaar, she is overwhelmed by its sights and sounds. Her grandmother’s imaginative perspective and the comfort of her chador help Samira take in the bustling community differently. Together, the pair stays close as Samira encounters the pleasures and unexpected wonders of market day.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details