Kids Book Index
Sonia Manzano
On Christmas Eve, a roast is too large for the oven while everyone is in a bad mood. José tries to find a solution to the dinner problem, one that may become the Christmas miracle the group needs. The oversized roast brings unexpected holiday cheer to the community. Colorful gouache artwork accompanies the events as the holiday meal becomes a shared concern.
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In a Villagethe Sea by Muon VanIn a remote village, a woman stays with her baby and waits for her fisherman husband to return after a storm. The story moves from the wider world toward the comfort of home, focusing on the family’s separation and hoped-for reunion. Detailed digitally colored-pencil illustrations accompany the woman’s wait as dangerous weather keeps her husband away from the village.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Bird and DizGary GolioThis picture book portrays jazz musicians Charlie “Bird” Parker and John “Dizzy” Gillespie making music together. As they perform “Salt Peanuts,” their friendly collaboration and competition are compared with a game of tag. The two musicians trade sounds and push one another toward a fast, surprising style of jazz known as bebop. Colorful, textured illustrations unfold across accordion-fold pages, creating long visual scenes to accompany their musical exchange.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Misty (Stanley & Me series)Christine DencerSophie is afraid of her friend’s dog and must face that fear. The story asks whether she can overcome her unease with the animal while remaining connected to her friend. Lively, colorful illustrations accompany Sophie’s effort to deal with a fear that affects both her relationship with the dog and her friendship.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details