Kids Book Index
Stacy McAnulty
Told from the Moon’s own perspective, this nonfiction picture book covers the Moon’s formation, history, and relationship with Earth. The Moon introduces itself as it describes why it is connected to Earth. Whimsical digital colored-pencil illustrations accompany this account of a familiar object in space and its long history.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
SweetyAndrea ZuillSweety is a naked mole rat who feels out of place among others of her kind. She wears headgear, loves mushrooms, and has interests that make her seem awkward to those around her. Looking for companions with similar passions, she receives support from her family as she learns to value what makes her different. Her story follows her search for people who understand her and her growing comfort with herself.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD550LATOS Book Level 3.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Snowman - Cold = Puddle: Spring EquationsLaura Purdie SalasSpring and its changes in nature are presented through a sequence of equations that combine mathematics, science, and poetry. Each equation works as a brief poem and uses metaphor to consider familiar seasonal sights in a different way. The book includes a snowman becoming a puddle as one of its spring transformations. Detailed collage illustrations accompany this exploration of the ordinary changes that arrive with the season.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Ho‘onani: Hula WarriorHeather GaleBased on a true story, this book follows Ho‘onani, a young person in Hawai‘i who does not see herself as only a girl or only a boy. At school, she wants to take part in a traditional kane hula chant and hopes to lead the troupe, although it is limited to boys. As others question her place in the group, Ho‘onani persists in trying to participate and lead. Her story centers on Hawaiian culture, gender identity, acceptance, and leadership.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details