Kids Book Index
Hui Li
Lulu’s grandfather introduces her to ancient Chinese calligraphy. As she encounters the writing, Chinese characters come alive and open into a magical world of drawn figures. Lulu must face an angry dragon within that world. The story brings together a grandfather and granddaughter, calligraphy, animated characters, and a challenge that calls for bravery and wit.
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Cicada SymphonySue FliessThis rhyming book explores cicadas and the sounds they make from evening through morning. It introduces the large variety of cicadas found around the world and explains that some emerge annually, while others come out only after thirteen or seventeen years underground. Alongside the lively text, the book includes facts about these noisy insects and back matter that extends the subject beyond the main pages.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
BigVashti HarrisonA young Black girl grows up with a big laugh, heart, and dreams. At first, being called “big” feels positive, but the word changes as people begin commenting on her body in hurtful and cruel ways. She comes to feel judged and unseen, then moves toward self-love and acceptance. The story explores the impact of language about body size and the girl’s changing view of herself.All readersLexile Text Measure 190LATOS Book Level 1.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Only Way to Make BreadCristina QuinteroThis book considers many different ways to make bread. It names breads including sourdough, bannock, and bao, and describes possible ingredients such as white, whole-wheat, or corn flour. A baker might use water or milk, perhaps with eggs, and add ingredients in varying amounts. The book presents breadmaking as a process with many possible choices rather than a single fixed method.Younger ReadersLexile Text Measure AD630LATOS Book Level 4.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details