Kids Book Index
Sara E. Echenique
Antonio and his sister live in Puerto Rico, where he once told her vivid stories each night. Hurricane Maria tears the roof from their family home while they shelter with their parents. Afterward, a blue tarp covers the house, and Antonio stops speaking. His older sister tries to help restore his voice as their family recovers and rebuilds after the storm.
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Shigeru Ban Builds a Better World (Art for Good series)Isadoro SaturnoThis book portrays Japanese architect Shigeru Ban and his work making durable buildings from paper for people affected by disasters. It explains that his architectural work uses an unexpected material to address the need for shelter after catastrophe. An interview with Ban is included, along with a timeline and a booklet insert. The book also uses simple, elegant illustrations to accompany its account of the architect and his buildings.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Tomfoolery!: Randolph Caldecott and the Rambunctious Coming-of-Age of Children’s BooksMichelle MarkelThis picture-book biography traces Randolph Caldecott’s path from a childhood shaped by illness to work as a banker and, eventually, an artist. It follows an artist who pursued his own direction and challenged convention while helping shape lively picture books for children. Pen-and-watercolor illustrations incorporate Caldecott’s art alongside original scenes, including his interest in animals and action.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Outside Amelia’s WindowCaroline NastroAmelia is a shy wheelchair user with a large imagination. After an injury, she finds comfort in fairy tales about distant places and magical creatures. Though reluctant to play with her new neighbors, she finds inspiration in a family of birds. That inspiration helps her move toward the people outside her window. The illustrations combine pencil and watercolor in a soft, dreamlike style.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details