Kids Book Index
Maya Myers
Dot is the smallest person in both her family and school, so people often assume she is younger than she is. She disproves those assumptions by solving a square-root problem, ordering from an adult menu, and borrowing difficult library books. When a bully targets a friend who is even smaller than Dot, Dot intervenes. Her actions show that she is willing to protect herself and other people despite her small stature.
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Soul Food SundayWinsome BinghamEvery Sunday, a young Black boy’s aunts, uncles, and cousins gather for Soul Food Sunday. Instead of playing with his cousins, he joins Granny in the kitchen for the first time. She teaches him how to prepare parts of the meal, including grating cheese for macaroni and cheese, preparing greens, and getting chicken, ribs, and sausage ready for the grill. While Granny naps, the boy makes a jug of sweet tea on his own. The meal is shaped by family work and Sunday tradition.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
In My MosqueM. O. YukselFictional children describe what they notice when they attend the same mosque. Their observations include lining up shoes before entering, the carpet beneath their feet, the call to prayer, and moving through prayers. The book also shows boys and girls of different ages and backgrounds; they pray separately by gender and come together at the end. A glossary and information about mosques, including historical and well-known mosques worldwide, extend the account of religious practice and community life.Understanding Oneself and OthersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Nothing Fits a DinosaurJonathan FenskeAfter a bath, Mommasaurus tells a young dinosaur that it is time to settle down for the night. He needs pajamas, but cannot find anything that fits. His bedtime problem creates dinosaur-themed drama around a practical question: how does a dinosaur get dressed? The story follows the young dinosaur’s attempt to prepare for bed when ordinary clothes are the wrong size.Younger ReadersLexile Text Measure AD440LATOS Book Level 1.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details