Kids Book Index
Zeno Sworder, illustrated by Zeno Sworder
This story uses symbolism to portray the sacrifices Chinese immigrant parents make for their child. They provide clothes, books, and an education as the child grows up. Later, the grown child takes care of the parents. Dreamlike illustrations inspired by woodblock art accompany this account of family love, migration, and care across generations.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Other Words for NonnoDave CameronJill and her grandfather, Nonno, share a love of words during their weekly walks. Their word game gives familiar things playful alternate names. Jill later notices that Nonno has growing silences and repeats himself while they play. She finds a way to help him, using the word game that has long connected them. Muted watercolor illustrations accompany their changing relationship.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Why Did the Monster Cross the Road?R. L. StineLarger Funny tries to cheer up smaller Hunny by telling monster jokes. The book fills its pages with playful, spooky jokes and monsters, turning frightening material toward silliness. One joke asks why a monster crossed the road and answers that it wanted to bite someone on the other side. Bold artwork accompanies the jokes and the pair’s effort to laugh together.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Nature Is a Sculptor: Weathering and ErosionHeather Ferranti KinserWater, ice, wind, rain, rivers, and glaciers alter the land over time. These forces create large formations such as canyons and caves as well as smaller results, including smooth pebbles and fine sand. The book considers weathering and erosion as processes that shape natural landscapes. Poetic text, photographs, and back matter accompany this examination of the natural forces acting on land.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details