Kids Book Index
Daniel Bernstrom
Emmalene, a blind girl, notices music in the everyday sounds of her busy city. Her grandmother, Grandma Jean, initially hears those same sounds as noise. As they spend time together, Emmalene helps her grandmother attend to the sounds around them in a new way. Illustrated by Jenin Mohammed, the book centers on their shared experience of the city’s soundscape.
This book appears on 3 reading lists across 2 editions from 3 organizations.
My Paati’s SarisJyoti Rajan GopalA young Tamil child helps their paati, or grandmother, prepare for an evening of festivities. As the child admires the colorful saris’ textures and patterns, the garments become a refuge. The story explores the child’s love for a grandmother and her sari collection, and also concerns expressing one’s true self. Art Twink provides the illustrations. The celebration frames their shared preparations.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
With Lots of LoveJenny Torres SanchezRocio and her family move from Central America to the United States, where she tries to adapt to a different life. She misses the home she left, especially her grandmother, along with her grandmother’s cooking, piñatas, and hugs. A birthday gift from Abuela, a star piñata, connects Rocio to the grandmother she longs for while she settles into new surroundings.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD610LATOS Book Level 3.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Still This Love Goes OnBuffy Sainte-MarieStill This Love Goes On turns a song by Cree songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie into an illustrated book. It celebrates changing seasons while affirming enduring love, and includes Indigenous traditions, community, longing, and reunion. Pastel-and-pencil artwork accompanies the song, with sheet music included for readers who want to follow its musical form.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD370LATOS Book Level 2.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details