Kids Book Index
Jordan Scott, Jamal Saeed, illustrated by Zahra Marwan
A Syrian boy treats the apple tree planted on the day of his birth as his sister; when war forces his family to flee, he carries the tree with him as a living connection to home.
Speechless: A Graphic NovelAron Nels Steinke, illustrated by Aron Nels SteinkeHer former best friend, Chloe, has become her worst enemy, and Mira's only solace is making videos for her secret stop-motion animation channel. But when Chloe's mom has to travel for a family emergency, Mira is horrified to learn that her family has volunteered to let Chloe stay with them.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Night WalkJason Cockcroft, illustrated by Jason CockcroftA boy and his grandfather follow Grandma's favorite dawn walk through woods and water to find a place to remember her.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
New Shoes for LeoLauren Agra DeedyDebut Cuban-American author Lauren Agra Deedy and award-winning artist Susan Gal join forces in this charming, heartfelt picture book story about an immigrant family―and their love and caring for family they left behind.* "Jubilant. . . exuberant . . . energetic." ―Publishers Weekly, starred reviewWilliam's Mami and his Tía Ana are busy packing a big box...Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details