Kids Book Index
Kirsten Pendreigh
After her grandfather dies, a girl takes the Pacific west coast trip he had planned for her. She and her mother kayak and camp together while looking for the whales he loved. During the journey, the girl finds peace while grieving. Digital art accompanies their coastal expedition, bringing together a mother and daughter, memories of Grandpa, and a search for whales.
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The Most Important Animal of AllPenny WormsAt the close of the school year, seven children present research about seven animals and argue for each animal’s importance. Their choices include the elephant and beaver, animals that create habitats for other creatures, as well as tiger and shark predators and a bat that reduces insect populations. Detailed color illustrations accompany the presentations, with further information, a glossary, and an index in the back matter.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
EclipseAndy Rash, illustrated by Andy RashA boy and his father watch the total solar eclipse of 2017 together. Their shared experience centers on the sun and moon during the eclipse, while the story also portrays the bond between parent and child. Cartoon-style digital illustrations depict the event, and brief back matter provides additional information about eclipses.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Milloo’s Mind: The Story of Maryam Faruqi, Trailblazer for Women’s EducationReem FaruqiSet in India in the 1930s, this picture-book biography follows Maryam “Milloo” Faruqi’s love of learning. After the 1947 Partition, she founded schools for girls in Pakistan. The story traces her determination to pursue education at a time when girls were discouraged from attending school and her later work creating opportunities for thousands of girls.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details