Kids Book Index
Alicia D. Williams, illustrated by Anna Cunha
Nani is a young drummer in a village where a lion has forbidden noise. Determined to bring back joy, she faces the ruler with courage, music, and quick thinking. In the quiet village, Nani plays for the ornery lion until he dances himself out. Her drumming changes the tense encounter and returns sound to the community.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Orris and Timble: Star StoriesKate DiCamillo, illustrated by Carmen MokThis concluding volume in Kate DiCamillo’s trilogy returns to Orris, a rat, and Timble, an owl. The two became friends after Timble was lost when young, but their bond faces questions as Timble grows older. Though they are very different, the story considers whether their friendship can endure. Trust between the friends gives Orris an opportunity to leave the barn and fly.Grades K–2ATOS Book Level 2.8AR Interest Level LG K-3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Midnight MotorbikeMaureen Shay Tajsar, illustrated by Ishita JainUnable to sleep in South India’s heat, a mother and daughter set out together on a motorbike after dark. Their ride moves through a moonlit landscape, where they encounter the ocean, the lingering warmth of night, and a sudden monsoon rain. Lyrical text and vivid art make the journey a sensory experience of travel, weather, and a shared nighttime adventure.Grades K–2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Big Bike, Little BikeKellie DuBay Gillis, illustrated by Jacob SouvaA single bicycle moves from rider to rider in playful digital illustrations. Each person sees the same bike differently: it may seem large or small, speedy or slow, dirty or clean. The changing viewpoints shape the bike’s journey, showing how one object can be understood in several ways as it passes between people.Grades K–2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details