Kids Book Index
David Almond
Silvester is an elderly puppet master who is alone after all his earlier puppets are gone. He makes one final wooden puppet, but this creation seems unlike the others and apparently comes to life. Silvester and the puppet meet a young girl who wants to learn puppet-making. Black-and-white line illustrations accompany their encounter and the passing on of the craft.
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Kevin and the BlackbirdsDavid AlmondKevin is a young boy living at a monastery after his parents send him there during lean times. Although he has been told to stay indoors, the nature-loving boy reaches from his window and befriends two blackbirds. The birds build a nest in his hands, forming an unexpected connection with him. This retelling of an old Irish tale follows a wild child described as kindhearted, with realistic gouache artwork accompanying the story.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
If You Want to Ride a HorseAmy NoveskyUsing poetic and introspective language, this book explores riding horses and caring for them. It presents horse ownership, horseback riding, and the daily attention horses require, pairing the text with soft mixed-media art. Back matter adds material related to the subject, complementing the book’s discussion of horses. The result centers the practical care of an animal alongside the experience and pleasures of riding.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Ramadan KareemM. O. YukselA little girl describes the way her family and community observe Ramadan. Her account includes fasting, prayer, and feasting, and presents traditions associated with the Islamic month. The book also looks beyond one household to children and families in different parts of the world. Written in free verse and illustrated with lively digital art, it centers on the religious practices, shared gatherings, and joy connected with Ramadan.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 561LATOS Book Level 3.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details