Kids Book Index
Ellen F. Feld, illustrated by Nicole Laposta
Sara wants to earn a blue ribbon with Rocket, a two-year-old colt who has grown into an unruly pony. Rocket runs away when called in from the field, chews his lead ropes, and nips at Sara when she works with him. Believing that showing Rocket may help him become a better pony, Sara decides to bring him to a local horse show.
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My Incredible IndiaJasbinder BilamA grandmother uses mementos she has collected to introduce her granddaughter to their homeland, India. The book travels across the country’s varied regions, including elephants bathing from a houseboat in Kerala, ancient cave paintings in Bhimbetka, Delhi’s streets, and a train through snow-covered peaks. It looks at people and places as well as India’s plants and animals, with an index and back matter. Mixed-media artwork reflects the country’s colors.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Luna RancheraRodrigo MorlesinLuna and Ranchera are a canine mother-and-daughter singing act whose fame reaches around the world. Their story begins when Luna is struggling to feed her pups and steals from nearby ranchers. While escaping another theft, she hides on top of a beehive. The tale is set in a Nuevo Wild West populated by desert animals, cowboys, and cowgirls.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Salma Makes a HomeDanny RamadanAfter nearly two years apart, Salma’s father joins the family in Canada. She is thrilled by the reunion but fears that he may miss Damascus so deeply that he will leave again. Salma shows Baba around their city and helps him learn English, while his memories of Syria make her recognize her own homesickness. The story follows the family as they navigate reunion, migration, and what home can mean.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeLexile Text Measure 680LATOS Book Level 4.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details