Kids Book Index
Korena Di Roma Howley
Sarang’s rural school in a South Korean fishing village may close as more families move away and enrollment falls. Determined to keep the school open, Sarang proposes finding new students among local grandmothers, including her own Halmeoni. Many of the women were denied schooling as girls, and Sarang hopes students, villagers, and reluctant grandmothers can begin an educational journey together.
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Recycling Day: What Happens to the Things We Throw AwayPolly FaberThis illustrated guide follows discarded materials through recycling and waste handling. Metal, plastic, paper, fabric, food scraps, broken objects, and other throwaways are sorted, processed, or repurposed. The book introduces the workers, vehicles, machines, and facilities involved, from collection to recycling centers, shipping, and landfill work. It also includes information about reducing waste and reusing items, while showing how some discarded materials can be used again in different forms.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Moon SongMichaela Goade, illustrated by Michaela GoadeOn an island beside a silvery sea, two Tlingit cousins experience a winter night together. One girl makes up a story to comfort her worried cousin after darkness falls. She draws his attention to moonlight in the forest, glowing life by the shore, and northern lights in the sky. Their nighttime exploration connects the natural world’s light with a sense of comfort while honoring Tlingit and Haida cultures.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 459LATOS Book Level 3.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Seven Ways Through the WoodsJenn ReeseA group of children enters a fantasy forest where different routes offer different journeys. Some paths stretch and twist through the woods, while others pass quickly. Along the way, the children may encounter griffins, giants, serpents, sprites, and other magical beings. The story invites them to choose a direction and discover what lies beyond it as they travel through the forest together.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details