Kids Book Index
David Milgrim
Pip wants to fly and repeatedly flaps in hopes of getting into the sky. Otto, a robot, tries to help Pip work out how to soar. Their effort unfolds through spare language and bold artwork, with Pip’s wish to fly at the center of the story. The book follows the two friends as they look for a way to make Pip’s goal possible.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
How Raven Got His Crooked Nose: An Alaskan Dena' ina FableBarbara J. Atwater, Ethan J. AtwaterWhile a Dena'ina girl and her grandmother gather berries and prepare salmon, the grandmother tells how Chulyen, Raven, came to have a crooked nose. Raven loses his nose, while Chida, a grandmother, finds it and uses it as a useful scraping tool. When Raven discovers where it is, he devises a way to take it back. The worn nose is put on in haste and remains crooked. Dena'ina words appear throughout, with pronunciation help and a glossary.Folklore, Mythology, and Traditional LiteratureOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Day You BeginJacqueline WoodsonRigoberto, who has immigrated from Venezuela, feels singled out when his classmates laugh as he introduces himself. His experience includes speaking with the language of home and feeling apart from the people around him. Later he meets Angelina and realizes that he is not alone in feeling like an outsider. The story follows a young immigrant as a difficult classroom moment gives way to shared understanding and a sense of connection with classmates.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD980LATOS Book Level 4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Fox on the SwingEvelina DaciūtėPaul, a young boy, meets a fox who invites him to think closely about his feelings. Their meeting starts a journey centered on discovering what true happiness means. Originally published in Lithuania, this picture book follows the fox’s invitation to reflect and the boy’s search for a deeper understanding of his emotions and happiness.Younger ReadersLexile Text Measure 720LATOS Book Level 3.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details