Kids Book Index
Marie-Louise Gay, illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay
Mustafa and his family have traveled a long distance to reach a new home. At night, he dreams about the country where he once lived and sometimes wakes unsure of where he is. While struggling to settle into unfamiliar surroundings, Mustafa meets a girl and her cat at a nearby park. Their friendship helps him through the process of adapting to his new life and place.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Look at Me!: How to Attract Attention in the Animal WorldSteve Jenkins, Robin PageThis book examines the many ways animals draw one another’s attention. It explains displays used to lure prey, discourage predators, protect themselves, and attract mates. Colorful torn- and cut-paper collages show animals altering their appearance to signal or warn others. A glossary in the back identifies the animals included, supporting the book’s look at why conspicuous behavior matters in the animal world.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Saffron Ice CreamRashin Kheiriyeh, illustrated by Rashin KheiriyehAfter moving from Iran to the United States, a young girl takes her first trip to a Brooklyn beach. The outing recalls visits to the Caspian Sea, including Persian music, saffron ice cream, and a best friend named Azadeh. She also remembers the beach’s gender-separated swimming area. At Coney Island, she finds a new flavor of ice cream and meets another girl.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD580LATOS Book Level 3.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Nick the SidekickDave Whamond, illustrated by Dave WhamondNick signs up to become a superhero and is selected by Super Fantastic Guy for his intelligence, investigative ability, and sharp hearing. Instead of the role he expected, Nick does the work while Super Fantastic Guy receives the credit. Nick wants a chance to prove himself. When he overhears criminals planning a bank robbery, he has an opportunity to act, but Super Fantastic Guy later claims credit for solving it.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 420LATOS Book Level 2.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details