Kids Book Index
Oliver Jeffers, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
A father takes two children on a journey into space, where they look back at Earth and its conflicts. Views from the cosmos present past earthly conflicts in reverse chronological sequence. The book includes a solar-system map and a timeline, placing the space journey alongside snapshots of events from Earth’s past.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The TalkAlicia D. WilliamsAs Jay grows from a little boy into a bigger one, he has an important conversation with his family. The picture book focuses on the difficult discussion many Black and Brown families have with children about staying safe in a world that treats them differently because of skin color. Jay’s everyday life includes time with friends and family, including his grandmother and parents.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD540LATOS Book Level 2.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Marcel’s Masterpiece: How a Toilet Shaped the History of ArtJeff Mack, illustrated by Jeff MackThis book introduces artist Marcel Duchamp and the Dada movement through the story of how he made a toilet into a famous artwork. It considers how Dada changed people’s ideas about what art might be and what objects could count as art. Playful illustrations and humorous puns help explain the movement, connecting Duchamp’s work with larger questions about creativity and art history.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Michael Rosen’s Sticky McStickstick: The Friend Who Helped Me Walk AgainMichael RosenMichael Rosen recounts his recovery after he was hospitalized for COVID in 2020 and had to learn to walk again. Medical staff support his transition from illness to recovery, along with a dependable walking stick he calls Sticky McStickstick. Ink-and-watercolor illustrations accompany this account of sickness, rehabilitation, and regaining movement during the pandemic.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details