Kids Book Index
Mary Beth Leatherdale
This illustrated account follows Terry Fox, who was once the shortest and least athletic student in his class. After losing a leg to cancer, he continued on a remarkable journey across Canada, running with a prosthetic leg. The story centers on perseverance in the face of illness and disability, with friendship as a source of hope. Pencil, crayon, and ink artwork accompanies Terry’s story.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Me & MamaCozbi A. CabreraWritten and illustrated by Cozbi A. Cabrera, Me & Mama is a 2020 picture book about a mother and daughter. Their relationship is presented as a celebration of a mother’s love, including on rainy days. Simon & Schuster published the book under its Denene Millner Books imprint. The book’s focus remains the warmth and closeness between Mama and her child.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Teachers March!: How Selma’s Teachers Changed HistorySandra Neil Wallace, Rich WallaceThis account depicts the 1965 Selma Teachers’ March and the educators who took part in it. Reverend F. D. Reese appears as a leader in Selma, Alabama’s Voting Rights Movement. The book addresses an often-overlooked part of African Americans’ struggle for voting rights and presents protest as action taken for a just cause. Vibrant acrylic illustrations accompany the narrative, which uses fictionalized dialogue. A timeline and bibliography provide additional historical material.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Thank You, MiyukiRoxane Marie GalliezMiyuki is eager to begin a day of play while her grandfather practices tai chi and meditation. Over the course of the day, he models meditation for his curious granddaughter. Their time together brings Miyuki into mindfulness and gratitude, while the illustrations draw on a deep appreciation for Japanese arts.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details