Kids Book Index
Adib Khorram
Kian's family has prepared a haft-sin table for Persian New Year, arranging seven objects whose names begin with S and are meant to bring joy in the coming year. After Kian and his cat knock over the table, he must seek replacements for its seven items. The story follows his effort to restore the holiday display and its tradition.
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The Mysterious Sea BunnyPeter Raymundo, illustrated by Peter RaymundoA one-inch sea slug, called a sea bunny because it resembles a soft white rabbit, moves slowly across the ocean floor. Its unusual features include crawling upside down with slime and breathing through its fluffy-looking rear end. The book also explains why a predator that catches the slug gets an unpleasant surprise. Painterly, cartoon-like illustrations accompany this look at the animal.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD510LATOS Book Level 3.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Follow That Frog!Philip C. SteadA croaking visitor comes to Aunt Josephine’s door, but she directs her niece Sadie to disregard whoever is outside. Instead, Aunt Josephine recounts her pursuit of a rare giant frog and remembers adventures from around the world, including time in Peru’s jungles. Her fast-moving tale of the frog unfolds while the unanswered visitor remains at the door, combining family storytelling, travel, and comic adventure.Five to NineWord Count 484On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Sharice’s Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a CongresswomanSharice Davids, Nancy K. MaysSharice Davids tells her own story in a picture-book autobiography, tracing her path to representing Kansas in the U.S. Congress. A member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, she recalls a childhood shaped by a single mother serving in the military. Her mother encouraged hard work, and Davids pursued martial arts before law school. The book includes Ho-Chunk culture and history in its back matter.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details