Kids Book Index
Robbin Gourley, illustrated by Robbin Gourley
Young, blind Arthel Watson is drawn to the music and everyday sounds of rural Appalachia. This account follows the influence those sounds have on his path toward becoming a folk singer and bluegrass musician. Gentle watercolor illustrations accompany the story of his early connection to Appalachian music, its songs, and the soundscape around him.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Popcorn Astronauts: And Other Biteable RhymesDeborah RuddellThe Popcorn Astronauts gathers poems about favorite foods across the calendar year. Each seasonal piece is an ode to something edible, creating a collection that moves through the seasons by way of food. Imaginative watercolor illustrations accompany the poems and bring their playful food-centered ideas to life. The book is structured as a seasonal poetry collection rather than a single continuous story.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
• Puppy Pirates series Stowaway! (978-0-553-51167-3) X Marks the Spot (978-0-553-51170-3)Erin SoderbergWally finds a group of puppy pirates by following their scent and hopes to join their adventure and fun. Detailed sketches illustrate Wally’s encounter with the pirate band. This Puppy Pirates entry is by Erin Soderberg and was published by Random House Books for Young Readers in 2015. The selected edition has ISBN 9780553511673. The series title names Stowaway! and X Marks the Spot.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Amazing Age of John Roy LynchChris BartonA picture-book biography traces John Roy Lynch’s life from enslavement through the Civil War and into public service. After escaping at sixteen, he found work and attended school. In postwar Mississippi, he entered politics before reaching voting age, then served as a justice of the peace and in the U.S. Congress. The account also addresses racism and Lynch’s family history, including his white Irish father, an overseer who sought freedom for Lynch’s mother and children.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 920LATOS Book Level 5.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details