Kids Book Index
Carole Boston Weatherford & Jeffery Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Ernel Martinez
A narrator introduces the process of creating rap, from putting words on a page to performing rhymes with a microphone. The book explores the feelings, literary devices, patterns, and recurring ideas that shape rap. It follows a creative voice through writing and performance, with an emphasis on using language and rhythm to express oneself.
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The House on the Canal: The Story of the House That Hid Anne FrankThomas Harding, illustrated by Britta TeckentrupA tall, narrow house with a green door on an Amsterdam canal tells its four-century history. Built in 1635, it has been home to a stonemason, a woman raising twelve children during plague, a merchant and his wife, and many later families. It has also served as a stable and a chemist’s workplace, survived a fire, and stood empty at the start of World War II. Later, it became the hiding place of Anne Frank and her family.Historical People, Places, and EventsLexile Text Measure 701LATOS Book Level 4.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Dad, Is It Time to Gather Mint?: Celebrating the SeasonsTyna Legault Taylor, illustrated by Michelle DaoJoshua loves spending time on the land with his dad near Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek in northeastern Ontario. In warm weather, they gather mint from the shore, and Joshua keeps asking when the season will be right. He considers changing leaves, snowfall, and budding flowers as he watches the year unfold. The story includes Omushkegomowin and Anishinaabemowin words, with a glossary and pronunciation guide at the back.Kindergarten to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Rise Up!: 25 Powerful Protests in American HistoryRachel C. Katz, illustrated by Sophie BassThis nonfiction picture book surveys 25 episodes of protest, resistance, and revolution in United States history. Its range begins with the Boston Tea Party and reaches the Capitol Crawl. The book shows Americans responding to unfairness or seeking expanded rights by marching, cheering, writing songs and speeches, volunteering, campaigning, voting, and challenging tradition. Background notes, a map, and a timeline are also included.Kindergarten to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details