Kids Book Index
Neill Cameron
Alex and Freddy are robot brothers who can save the future world they protect, even as they fight with each other and frustrate their parents. They also face bullies and the challenge of fitting in. When they learn that other super-powered robots exist, a sinister robotic mind’s plan to shut them down and destroy their world raises the stakes further.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Go Show the WorldWab KinewBuilt from the lyrics of a rap song, this picture book honors Indigenous people across time in the United States and Canada. It includes historic and contemporary figures such as Tecumseh, Sacagawea, Crazy Horse, Net-no-kwa, astronaut John Herrington, and hockey goalie Carey Price. Verse and illustrations present both widely recognized and lesser-known people, highlighting Indigenous diversity and contributions to North American culture.All readersWord Count 498On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Drawn TogetherMinh LêA young boy visits his Thai grandfather, but they do not share a language. Their inability to communicate leaves them confused, frustrated, and quiet with one another. When they begin drawing, however, they discover that art and storytelling give them a way to connect. Their shared activity builds a bond that does not depend on spoken words, bringing the boy and his grandfather together across differences in language and background.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD310LATOS Book Level 2.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Midnight Teacher: Lilly Ann Granderson and Her Secret SchoolJanet HalfmannThis historical-fiction picture book tells of Lilly Ann Granderson, an enslaved African American woman in Petersburg, Virginia. After learning to read and write in secret from her enslaver’s children, she sought out more reading material, including newspapers. As her skills grew, Lilly Ann began a school to pass what she had learned to other people, despite the danger involved in doing so during slavery.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details