Kids Book Index
Ishta Mercurio
Nanda’s world begins in her mother’s arms and expands as she grows from a baby into a young woman. She learns about and interacts with the world around her, moving outward toward the vast universe. By the end, she is ready to blast into space. The story traces growth, discovery, and an expanding sense of what the world can hold.
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Paws + EdwardEspen DekkoPaws is an elderly dog spending a day with Edward, the child who cares for him. He is tired and remembers earlier days when he chased rabbits. Paws still accompanies Edward to the park twice daily because Edward needs time outdoors. That night, Paws dies while asleep. Edward is left grieving the loss, but as he goes to bed, he comes to understand that Paws is somewhere better.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Upper Case: Trouble in Capital City (Private I series)Tara LazarPrivate I faces a new case when Question Mark arrives at his office worried about missing letters. As Private I searches for them, he meets punctuation characters carrying out their familiar roles. The story builds its mystery around wordplay, puns, letters, and punctuation, following the detective after his earlier case involving 7 Ate 9. Boldly colored illustrations accompany this investigation in Capital City.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Smell My Foot! (Chick and Brain series)Cece Bell, illustrated by Cece BellChick and Brain begins with Chick, who is polite but naive, facing danger from Spot the dog. Chick nearly becomes Spot’s lunch before Brain, Chick’s friend, saves him. Watercolor-and-ink comic-book panels show the encounter between Chick, Brain, and Spot. The story centers on an animal friendship, a close call, and Brain’s intervention when Chick needs help.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details