Kids Book Index
Lynne Kelly
Iris is deaf and enjoys repairing radios despite being unable to hear them. After learning of a whale that is alone because its song is not heard, she decides to use her technical knowledge to try to help. Her wish to make contact with the whale connects her interest in radios with a search for connection across different ways of hearing.
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The Stonewall Riots: Coming Out In the StreetsGayle PitmanGayle Pitman's The Stonewall Riots: Coming Out In the Streets uses a collection of objects and artifacts to consider the beginnings of the modern LGBTQ+ movement. A parking meter, police hat, and broken jukebox are the named objects considered alongside historic NYC riots in 1968. Harry N. Abrams published the book on 2019-01-01. It has 224 pages and carries ISBN 9781419737206.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Meena Meets Her MatchKarla ManternachMeena fills her days with color: bright clothes, rainbow-colored food, and eye-catching finds from neighborhood recycling bins. When her friend Sofía no longer plays with her at recess and an alarming breakfast incident occurs, that colorful outlook fades. Meena responds by planning the class’s most colorful Valentine’s Day box, while facing family matters, friendship changes, and personal secrets.All readersLexile Text Measure 660LATOS Book Level 4.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Swarm of BeesLemony SnicketA boy and a swarm of angry bees stir up mischief around town. The boy has a wagon full of tomatoes, while the bees, like someone feeling furious, buzz around looking for trouble. As the town becomes riled up, the book shows a way toward feeling better through love and community. Hand-stamped illustrations accompany the zany characters and their commotion.All readersLexile Text Measure 301LATOS Book Level 2.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details