Kids Book Index
Michelle Sterling
Maribel spends a year in America with her mother while her father remains in the Philippines. Living in a new country and apart from him, she holds on to memories and hope as she waits for them to reunite. The story follows a daughter’s continuing bond with her father and her discovery that distance does not undo their family’s love.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
BigVashti HarrisonA young Black girl grows up with a big laugh, heart, and dreams. At first, being called “big” feels positive, but the word changes as people begin commenting on her body in hurtful and cruel ways. She comes to feel judged and unseen, then moves toward self-love and acceptance. The story explores the impact of language about body size and the girl’s changing view of herself.All readersLexile Text Measure 190LATOS Book Level 1.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
What a Map Can DoGabrielle BalkanA raccoon narrator leads an adventure through the many ways maps can represent the world. The book introduces maps of homes, cities, stars, and even the human body, showing that mapping can describe places both familiar and far-reaching. Along the way, the narrator explains how to understand different kinds of maps and how to make them. The result is a playful exploration of navigation, representation, and discovery through maps.Younger ReadersLexile Text Measure AD540LATOS Book Level 3.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Mi Papá Es Un Agrícola / My Father, the FarmworkerJ. Roman Pérez VarelaTold by a proud son, this bilingual English-and-Spanish story portrays his father’s work as a farmworker. From sunrise to sunset, harvesters gather crops in fields that provide food. The son describes the sacrifice and hardship his father endures for the family, while the narrative emphasizes the farmworker’s dignity and humanity. The book centers a child’s perspective on labor, family, and the people who harvest crops.Younger ReadersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details