Kids Book Index
Deborah Hopkinson
This environmentally focused picture book considers the universe, including galaxies, stars, and planets, before turning to Earth and the life it contains. A clear narrative introduces words for Earth and the skies and places each person within the wider universe. Ink and acrylic illustrations accompany this exploration of the planet, space, and the singular nature of the world we share.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
I’ll Go and Come BackRajani LaRoccaJyoti, who lives in America, visits her grandmother Sita Pati in India. At first, India feels so different from home that Jyoti struggles to enjoy the visit, especially when her cousins are at school. Although Jyoti speaks English and her grandmother speaks Tamil, they connect through rangoli designs, games, and warm drinks at bedtime. The following summer, Sita Pati visits America and feels lonely and out of place until she and Jyoti reconnect through familiar activities.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Brown Is BeautifulSupriya KelkarA girl notices brown in many forms around her, including a mother bear, twisting roots, and a wild mustang. As she travels, she gathers reminders of the brown things she sees for a scrapbook intended for her new baby brother. The book celebrates brown across nature and people, with illustrations that represent many skin tones. Its focus is on recognizing the color’s many shades and meanings.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of The Grandmother of JuneteenthAlice Faye DuncanTold in Opal Lee’s voice, this true story connects her life with the history behind Juneteenth, the holiday marking the end of slavery in the United States. Growing up in Texas, Opal knows the holiday’s history but learns that many people across the country have not heard of it. The book centers Black joy and includes digital artwork, back matter, and sourcing that provide further context for Opal Lee and Juneteenth.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details