Kids Book Index
Alison McGhee
A father tells his young son the history behind each of his tattoos. The designs recall a favorite book his mother read to him, something his own father used to say, and the longest trip he ever took. One tattoo is a small heart containing numbers. As the father shares these memories, the tattoos become a path through family history and love.
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Also an OctopusMaggie Tokuda-HallAn octopus who plays the ukulele becomes the starting point for a story created with friends and the reader. Wanting to travel to distant galaxies in a purple spaceship, the octopus tries to build one from soda cans, glue, umbrellas, glitter, and waffles. A bunny friend may help, and the book draws attention to how a story develops from an initial idea.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 401LATOS Book Level 2.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Today All Aboard for the Bobo RoadStephen DaviesFatima and Galo join their father, Big Ali, on his minibus journey along the Bobo Road. As he drives, they load luggage and collect passengers with an assortment of belongings, including bicycles, rice sacks, melons, goats, and chickens. The route passes Gurunsi houses, a lake with hippos, waterfalls, and jungle before reaching Bobo. The trip also invites counting the many items carried on the bus.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Airport BookLisa Brown, illustrated by Lisa BrownA family begins an airplane trip by packing at home, then arrives at the airport to check in, pass through security, and board a plane. The flight includes safety instructions, snacks, and watching clouds. After landing, the family waits for luggage before meeting the children’s grandparents. Alongside the family’s trip, the little girl’s stuffed monkey travels in the cargo hold and has an encounter with a dog. The family includes a small boy, a younger girl, and their Black and white parents.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details