Kids Book Index
Kealani Netane
Tala lives in Hawaiʻi and longs to dance as gracefully as Aunty Sina. She is preparing to perform the traditional Samoan taualuga dance at her grandmother’s birthday, but learning its movements proves difficult. Tala must face her fear as she practices for the celebration. The story centers on her wish to take part in a family occasion and her effort to learn a dance connected to Samoan tradition.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Just What to DoKyle LukoffA young child considers how to support loved ones who are grieving. The story focuses on the impulse to cheer up someone who is sad and on the different ways comfort can be offered in difficult moments. As the child learns strategies for being there for others, the book keeps its attention on grief, care, and the practical question of how to respond when someone needs support.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
All That GrowsJack Wong, illustrated by Jack WongA child explores the neighborhood and works in a garden with an older sister who knows about plant life. Through their time together, the sister shares what she knows, while the child discovers that learning can reveal still more to understand. The story connects outdoor exploration with gardening and the growing knowledge passed between siblings. Soft pastel artwork in deep hues accompanies the child’s encounters with plants and the neighborhood.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Taro Gomi’s Big Book of WordsTaro Gomi, illustrated by Taro GomiThis book pairs bright, playful pictures of people, animals, and everyday objects with labels. The labels supply both names and conversational phrases, presenting language and communication through illustrated examples. Its pages focus on words and phrases while using images to identify what is shown and to place language in exchanges between people. The visual material includes animals as well as people and objects.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details