Kids Book Index
Claudia Guadalupe Martínez
A Mexican jumping bean isn't a bean at all. It's a fascinating home and food source for a special kind of caterpillar!With Spanish vocabulary and a clever counting concept, this poetic story shares the life cycle of a Mexican jumping bean.
Hands Up!Breanna J. McDanielA girl's raised hands symbolize joy, growth, and protest.Five to NineLexile 360LATOS 1.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Gittel’s Journey: An Ellis Island StoryLesléa NewmanBoth a heart-wrenching and heartwarming story, Gittel’s Journey offers a fresh perspective on the immigration journey. Gittel and her mother were supposed to immigrate to America together, but when her mother is stopped by the health inspector, Gittel must make the journey alone.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Nya's Long Walk: A Step at a TimeLinda Sue ParkIn this picture book companion to the beloved bestseller A Long Walk to Water, a young South Sudanese girl goes on a journey that requires determination, persistence, and compassion.Young Nya takes little sister Akeer along on the two-hour walk to fetch water for the family.Five to NineLexile AD530LATOS 2.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details