Kids Book Index
Bridget Heos
A boy wants to grow the ingredients for his own pizza. He learns where its many ingredients come from and how to grow those needed for pizza sauce. Growing an entire pizza would require a wheat field, a cow, a pig, and a vegetable garden, so the narrator encourages child gardeners to begin on a smaller scale. A pizza-sauce recipe and resource list are included.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Mango, Abuela, and MeMeg MedinaMia’s abuela moves in with her family, but Mia speaks little Spanish and Abuela speaks little English. Sharing a room and spending time together initially leaves them with much silence. Mia begins labeling household objects and teaching English words, while Abuela teaches Mia Spanish. A parrot reminds Abuela of one she had at home, and their relationship continues to grow until Abuela reads to Mia and tells stories about Abuelo.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD560LATOS Book Level 3.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
An A from Miss KellerPatricia Polacco, illustrated by Patricia PolaccoTrisha is anxious about being selected for Miss Keller’s writing class. Miss Keller has a reputation for demanding exceptional work, and her students believe she has never awarded an A. Trisha finds that satisfying the teacher is difficult. Yet Miss Keller is also dedicated, and her expectations encourage Trisha to become the strongest writer she can be. The story centers on a challenging teacher, a hesitant student, and the effort to develop as a writer.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 700LATOS Book Level 4.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Sona and the Wedding GameKashmira ShethOn her older sister’s wedding day, Sona learns about a Hindu wedding custom that makes the bride’s younger sibling responsible for taking the groom’s shoes and bargaining for their return. Her cousin Vishal knows more about the traditions and doubts that Sona can manage the task. Nervous but determined, Sona makes a plan and involves him. The story follows her role in a family celebration shaped by Hindu wedding traditions.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details