Kids Book Index
Rachel Katstaller
Cielo is a skateboarder who meets her crew at a local state park to practice their moves. She confronts her fear of failure on the ramp, discovering courage and persistence as she keeps skating. A glossary introduces skate terms and lingo. The book names Cielo as a fierce skater and connects her love of skateboarding with the challenge of facing fears.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Racing Ace: Drive It! Fix It!Larry Dane BrimnerAce is prepared to compete in a race, but her car repeatedly stops working. To have a chance at first place, she must repair the vehicle before the race is over. Illustrated by Kaylani Juanita, the book follows Ace as mechanical setbacks interrupt her plan to compete and require her to find a way to get her car running again.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
GibberishYoung VoDat arrives in a new country and faces his first day at school surrounded by a language he does not understand. In unfamiliar surroundings, he struggles to adjust and feels out of place. The story portrays the challenge of learning a new language, while play becomes a way of connecting across the barriers he encounters. Dat’s experience focuses on navigating a new environment when communication and belonging are still uncertain.Five to NineWord Count 231On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the SkyKim JihyunA wordless picture book follows a summertime exploration through a forest, a lake, and a field. Deep blue watercolor scenes trace an escape from the city and invite readers to shape the experience anew each time they return to the book. The story’s landscape centers on quiet outdoor discovery, with the journey conveyed through images rather than spoken or written dialogue.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details