Kids Book Index
Tebo, illustrated by Tebo
A Smurf arrives unable to speak the Smurfs’ language and unable to remember who he is. The other Smurfs do not recognize him, creating unanswered questions about his identity. The effort to help the stranger brings together Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Hefty Smurf, and Brainy Smurf. Their new adventure takes them through dangers as they seek answers and help the unfamiliar Smurf.
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Mythology Land: 12 Classic Legends ReimaginedClaire Cock-Starkey, illustrated by Pham Quang PhucMythology Land gathers twelve retold legends about characters and creatures from myth. Each story is paired with an illustrated map of its setting. The collection travels to Midgard and the land of giants associated with Thor, into the Deep Dark Forest with Baba Yaga, and along the Yangtze River for a race involving animals. These different locations frame stories drawn from multiple mythic worlds and their distinctive landscapes.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Chip and Chatti Save the FarmHeidi Paul, illustrated by Heidi Paul, interiors; Karen Vermeulen, cover artChip the dog and Chatti the cat feel stranded after their family leaves them in an unfamiliar home. They meet Twinkle, a mouse who grants wishes, and ask for a route into the countryside. Joined by Bingo, a traveling man who understands their language, they encounter forest animals and reach Farmer Nils’s farm. Nils is missing, and the person who has taken his place is neglecting the animals there.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Speechless: A Graphic NovelAron Nels Steinke, illustrated by Aron Nels SteinkeMira begins middle school hoping for a fresh start, but social anxiety makes it difficult for her to speak anywhere outside home. Her former best friend Chloe is now an enemy, and Mira finds comfort in her private stop-motion animation channel. When a family emergency means Chloe must stay with Mira’s family, Mira is distressed by the new arrangement. The graphic novel follows her friendship conflict, anxiety, and efforts to express herself through animation and beyond.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeLexile Text Measure GN270LATOS Book Level 2.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details