Kids Book Index
Barney Saltzberg
In an open desert, Boulder longs to see Cactus’s flowers bloom up close, but cannot move nearer to her. Rabbit notices their wish and begins working to help. As Boulder and Cactus share their dreams, Rabbit persists at a difficult task and gathers friends to bring Boulder closer. The story follows their effort to make a long-held hope possible.
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Bird Brothers: A Delhi StoryRina SinghThis nonfiction story follows brothers Nadeem Shehzad and Mohammad Saud, who grow up in Delhi watching black kites overhead. During kite-flying season, the birds are injured by glass-coated strings called manja, and worsening smog brings dehydration and breathing problems. After caring for an injured kite at home, the brothers learn how to treat damaged wings, bones, muscles, and tendons. They build rooftop aviaries and establish a wildlife rehabilitation center for black kites.Contemporary People, Places, and IssuesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Welcome Home, EsmereldaDaniela RamirezEsmerelda has moved around the world with her military family and has never lived in the United States. When they relocate from Germany to San Antonio, Texas, she worries about leaving friends behind and wonders whether she will fit in. Although extended family lives there, Texas does not immediately feel like home. Music, dance, and time with her abuela help Esmerelda find welcome and connection.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Rain and the Reading HorseMaria GianferrariRain is nervous about reading aloud when she joins a school program involving a gentle horse named Snow. Her words often catch as she reads, and shyness and anxiety make the experience difficult at first. Time spent with Snow, including reading to and caring for the horse, gradually helps Rain feel more at ease. The story follows her developing relationship with Snow as she works through her fears and gains confidence in using her voice.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details