Kids Book Index
Gloria Koster
Bob, an anthropomorphized library book, recounts his change from a longtime favorite at Wisdom Hill Elementary to a forgotten book. His newest borrower, Sebastian, does not remember him. Buried and neglected, Bob experiences a series of mishaps after his earlier years with enthusiastic borrowers. Full-color illustrations and back matter accompany his account.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Between Words: A Friendship TaleSaki Tanaka, illustrated by Saki TanakaKai travels from place to place with his father, following the seasons and hearing languages unfamiliar to him. This nomadic life makes it hard for him to form friendships. A chance encounter with a mermaid gives Kai an opening for connection, showing that friendship can grow even when people do not share the same words.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Sole Man: Jan Matzeliger’s Lasting InventionShana KellerIn 1873, twenty-one-year-old Jan Ernst Matzeliger leaves South America and immigrates to the United States. This account follows the determined Black mechanic as he faces the challenges of a new country in the late nineteenth century. Despite those obstacles, he designs a complex machine used in shoemaking. The book connects Matzeliger’s migration and mechanical work with the invention that became his lasting contribution.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Pasta Pasta Lotsa PastaAimee LucidoA family meal becomes increasingly hectic as every guest asks for a different pasta dish. Nonna Ana arrives from Catania with a preference for lasagna, while the gathering introduces many other kinds of pasta. Told in rhymes with tongue-twisting language, the story centers on a lively dinner where differing requests keep the pasta coming and the family table busy.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details