Kids Book Index
Margarita Engle
Orangutanka: A Story in Poems follows a young orangutan in a wildlife preserve. While the other orangutans settle down for an afternoon nap, she wants to dance. Her lively movements form the center of this story, which is written in the Japanese tanka poetic form. Colorful illustrations accompany the poems, and the book includes back matter.
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Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Changed MusicMargarita EngleIn 1930s Cuba, Millo Castro Zaldarriaga dreams of playing drums even though girls are not permitted to learn the instrument. Her father initially refuses to let her join her sisters’ band. Unable to set aside the rhythms she hears, Millo eventually receives instruction from a teacher who recognizes her ability. Inspired by a real musician, this poetic picture-book narrative traces her challenge to rules about who may drum.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Sky Painter: Louis Fuertes, Bird ArtistMargarita EngleThis portrait introduces the artist and naturalist Louis Fuertes, described as the father of modern bird art. His life and work are presented through free verse and rhyme, with watercolor illustrations. A historical note provides additional context, while the book connects Fuertes’s artistic practice to his study and depiction of birds in art.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Oskar and the Eight BlessingsRichard Simon, Tanya SimonAfter Kristallnacht, Oskar is sent from Germany to America for safety. On Hanukkah in 1938, he walks up Broadway toward his aunt’s apartment and meets strangers who show him care. Set in New York City, the story follows a young refugee’s journey through a city where small acts of kindness offer hope.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD570LATOS Book Level 2.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details