Kids Book Index
Michael S. Bandy, Eric Stein
On his first train journey, Michael must ride in the segregated section until the train leaves Atlanta. During the trip, he meets and quickly befriends a white boy, but segregation limits how long they can be together. The story is the final volume in a trilogy about the author’s childhood in the segregated South, with realistic watercolor illustrations and back matter.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
If You Take Away the OtterSusannah Buhrman-DeeverThis book tells the history of sea otters and examines the role they play in a healthy ecosystem. It considers what happens when otters disappear and kelp forests break down. The story also describes how people learned from the consequences of their actions and helped sea otters survive. Colorful scenes accompany this account of one species’ connection to its ecosystem.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD910LATOS Book Level 5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Ellie’s DragonBob Graham, illustrated by Bob GrahamEllie discovers a newborn dragon, Scratch, on an egg carton at a grocery store and brings him home to her dollhouse. Her mother and teacher cannot see him, while Ellie's friends marvel when he comes to preschool. As Ellie's interests change, Scratch begins to fade. Watercolor and ink illustrations accompany their companionship. The book addresses the bittersweet changes of growing up.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 459LATOS Book Level 3.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Nothing in CommonKate HoeflerTwo neighbors watch an old man and his dog from separate windows, yet never greet one another because they believe they have nothing in common. One day, they notice that the old man is alone and realize the dog is missing. The two children reunite the dog with its owner and, through their shared concern, discover a connection with each other.Five to NineWord Count 405On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details