Kids Book Index
Julie Fogliano
Told from a child’s perspective, this story begins when two young girls meet by chance at a park. Their encounter quickly grows into a friendship marked by shared laughter, creativity, and the easy enthusiasm of early childhood. The book follows the joy of a first friendship as the two girls discover one another and begin playing together.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Girl and the GhostHanna AlkafAfter her grandmother dies, lonely Suraya receives Pink, the pelesit once bound to her grandmother. Pink, who often appears as a grasshopper, becomes Suraya’s constant companion, but he also carries a history of hurting people. When Suraya makes a friend named Jing Wei, Pink’s jealousy and anger create danger. Suraya’s mother seeks help, yet the healer she approaches intends to capture Pink for harmful purposes. Suraya must face the consequences of the ghost’s past and the threat surrounding him.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Nacho’s Nachos: The Story behind the World’s Favorite SnackSandra NickelThis illustrated nonfiction story recounts how Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya created nachos. Born in Mexico in 1895, Ignacio was known by the nickname Nacho. The book follows the chance events and culinary inspiration behind his invention of the cheesy dish that later became widely known. It presents the origin of the snack through the life of its inventive chef and also includes the original recipe for nachos, linking a familiar food to its creator’s story.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble MagnetZanib MianOmar is an imaginative ten-year-old navigating the everyday complications of a big move. With his Pakistani family around him, he encounters religious differences, an unfriendly neighbor, and other changes in his life. His imagination also makes room for dragons and zombies. The story follows Omar through the ups and downs that come with settling into new circumstances, family life, and being himself while the unfamiliar parts of his world begin to take shape.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details