Kids Book Index
Christine Dencer
Sophie 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.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Juneteenth for MazieFloyd Cooper, illustrated by Floyd CooperMazie feels frustrated by the limits on her freedom. Her father responds by teaching her about their ancestors and the day those ancestors gained freedom. As she learns this family history, Mazie prepares to honor that day. The story connects a child’s feelings about freedom with her father’s account of the past and a commemoration rooted in her ancestors’ experience.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD660LATOS Book Level 3.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Jake Makes a World: Jacob Lawrence, a Young Artist in HarlemSharifa Rhodes-‐PittsA boy in Harlem draws creative energy from the colors and music around him. He paints, makes masks, and uses art to remake the world he knows. The book links his artistic work to the sights and sounds of his neighborhood. Biographical material appears at the end, along with reproductions of seven paintings by Jacob Lawrence, adding another view of the artist’s work.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Moon BearsMark NewmanMoon Bears introduces these Asian animals through factual details about their appearance, behavior, and lives. Readers learn what rescued indigenous moon bears eat and how they live, while photographs show their large round ears and moon-shaped markings. The book combines wildlife information with photographic portraits by Mark Newman, bringing the bears’ distinctive features and personalities into view, including the wide spacing between their ears.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details