Kids Book Index
Rachel Greener, illustrated by Clare Owen
Making a Baby is an inclusive guide about how every family begins, intended for conversations between parents and their young children. It uses an honest, cheerful approach to that subject. The book says that an egg, a sperm, and a womb are needed to make a baby. It also acknowledges that people may wait a long time and make repeated attempts.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
BordersThomas KingA Blackfoot boy and his mother drive from their home on a Blackfoot reserve in Alberta to visit his older sister in Salt Lake City. At the Canada–United States border, officials demand that they identify as either Canadian or American. His mother answers Blackfoot and refuses to choose either national label. Denied entry in both directions, they spend several days in the space between the borders, sleeping in their car and passing time at the duty-free shop. Their journey centers on identity, family, and resistance.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
She Persisted: Maria TallchiefChristine DayThis biography follows Maria Tallchief’s path as a dancer. Although she was told that a more Russian-sounding name might be necessary for a professional ballet career, she kept her Osage name. Tallchief continued working to dance at her best and became America’s first prima ballerina. The account also notes that many well-known American ballets were created for her, linking her career to both dance and Osage identity.Third to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Meena Lost and FoundKarla Manternach, illustrated by Mina PriceMeena’s seizures are under control, and she has started the Finders Keepers Club. She is also trying to become a better friend. When Sofía’s cat, Oriol, disappears, Meena is the first person to join the search. The story combines Meena’s health, her club, and her effort to strengthen a friendship with the immediate problem of finding a missing cat.Third to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details