Kids Book Index
Holly Goldberg Sloan
Julia is much shorter than other children her age and is cast as a Munchkin in a summer regional production of The Wizard of Oz. Preparing for and performing in the show challenges her, while giving her room to develop a stronger sense of herself. Through the theater experience, Julia works toward feeling more at ease with who she is and more certain of her own abilities.
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If Sharks DisappearedLily Williams, illustrated by Lily WilliamsThis book considers what might happen if sharks vanished from the ocean. It describes a healthy ocean as home to animals of many sizes, including whales, shrimp, and sharks. The subject connects sharks with the wider community of ocean animals and asks what the ocean's fate would be without them. Its focus is on sharks and the variety of life in a healthy ocean.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure AD830LATOS Book Level 4.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
This Is Our Constitution: Discover America with a Gold Star FatherKhizr KhanKhizr Khan, a lawyer, explains the United States Constitution for young people. He provides historical context for this cornerstone of American democracy and considers what the Constitution says and why it matters for everyone. The book moves through the document amendment by amendment, connecting its provisions to the present. It includes back matter to accompany its discussion of the Constitution and its role in American civic life.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Silent Days, Silent DreamsAllen SayA fictionalized biography tells the story of self-taught artist James Castle. Born in 1899 on an Idaho farm, Castle grew up deaf, mute, and autistic and did not learn to speak, read, write, or use sign language. He used art as a means of expression. The book focuses on the life of an artist whose creative work became his way to communicate.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 790LATOS Book Level 4.59On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details