Kids Book Index
Linda Sue Park, illustrated by Lenny Wen
Rhyming text accompanies an East Asian presenting child during a day in the city. The child notices the colors, shapes, and many uses of eyes, viewing the world with observation and wonder. Painterly illustrations include a range of people as the book celebrates difference. Its warm narrative connects eyes with everyday encounters and visual discovery.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Outside Mom, Inside MomJane Park, illustrated by Lenny WenA child observes that Mom behaves differently at home and in public. At home she is warm, outgoing, and active; outside, she is quiet, reserved, and careful. As the child of a Korean immigrant watches this code-switching, the story explores the difference between these two sides of Mom and ultimately celebrates being true to oneself.YOUNGEROn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Stop That Mop!Jonathan Fenske, illustrated by Jonathan FenskeA mop has had enough of cleaning up everyone else’s slop and glop, so it runs away. Multiple characters race after the runaway mop, turning its escape into a fast-moving chase. Rhymes carry the action as the mop resists returning to its cleaning work. Cartoon-style illustrations accompany this comic pursuit of an object determined to avoid the messes it is expected to mop.Under FiveATOS Book Level 0.9AR Interest Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
So Many Years: A Juneteenth StoryAnne Wynter, illustrated by Jerome PumphreyThis nonfiction picture book traces the history of Juneteenth, connecting enslavement and emancipation to celebrations that began in the nineteenth century and continue today. Its account honors Black resilience and joy while acknowledging the sobering history behind the holiday. Vibrant illustrations contrast that history with enduring community celebration across generations.YOUNGERLexile Text Measure 281LATOS Book Level 2.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details