Kids Book Index
Lissette Norman
Yesenia, a young Dominican American girl, explains how her family uses plátanos to stay close to home. The fruit appears in almost every meal they make and can be prepared either sweet and sugary or salty and savory. A plátanos recipe is included. Vibrant digital illustrations accompany the book, which is also available in a Spanish-and-English bilingual edition.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Book of TurtlesSy MontgomeryThis informational picture book introduces turtles through their shells, anatomy, types, traits, and behaviors. It includes examples of unusually large, fast, long-necked, flat-bodied, and even smelly species. The book also explores turtles’ abilities to learn complex tasks, move athletically, and hunt. It notes that 61 percent of turtle species are declining dangerously or are already extinct in the wild, then offers ten ways people can protect and advocate for turtles. Detailed acrylic paintings show many species.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 870LATOS Book Level 5.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Other Words for NonnoDave CameronJill and her grandfather, Nonno, share a love of words during their weekly walks. Their word game gives familiar things playful alternate names. Jill later notices that Nonno has growing silences and repeats himself while they play. She finds a way to help him, using the word game that has long connected them. Muted watercolor illustrations accompany their changing relationship.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Poop for Breakfast: Why Some Animals Eat ItSara LevineThe book explains why some animals eat their own excrement and introduces several reasons for this behavior across different animals. One example is male butterflies, which consume poop and pass it to females as a gift that makes their eggs stronger. Pencil, paper, and digital illustrations accompany the animal examples. Back matter follows the explanation of animals that eat their own excrement.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details