Kids Book Index
written and illustrated by Marika Maijala, translated from the Finnish by Mia Spangenberg
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2023 KIDS’ INDIE NEXT LIST SELECTIONA racing dog named Rosie escapes the track and bounds towards freedom in this panoramic heartwarming tale.
We Share This School: A Community BookDan SaksA rhyming, heartfelt celebration of school communities and the vital role they play in young children’s lives.This formative board book is an appreciation of school communities and the many ways in which they help develop empathy, compassion, and collective responsibility.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
SIMON AND THE BETTER BONECorey R. TaborUsing the same innovative format as his Caldecott Honor winner, Mel Fell, Corey R. Tabor reimagines Aesop’s “The Dog and His Reflection” in a clever, charming tale of empathy and generosity.Under FiveWord count 251On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Fix and StitchBarbara NassSquirrel must balance helping others with preparing for winter. Who will help him when he needs it?Under FiveLexile 510LATOS 3.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details